With the conclusion of Late Night with Roy on Friday, college basketball is officially back and I know I am not the only one happy about it.
A trio of first-years join forces with three veteran leaders as UNC looks to return to the Sweet 16. We had a writer break down the Late Night with Roy festivities with his sarcastic take on the event. But that’s not all that happened. Here’s what else transpired this weekend:
Men’s Soccer:
Three days after taking over the No. 1 spot in the country, head coach Carlos Somoano’s squad fell to N.C. State, 1-0, even while edging its opponent in shots at 18-2. Read how mentality overruled UNC’s play in its quest for a fifth conference win.
Women’s Soccer:
The No. 3 team in the nation traveled to Blacksburg, Va. for a matchup with Virginia Tech on Saturday night. A goal from forward Alessia Russo in the 22nd minute got the scoring started for the Tar Heels en route to a 2-0 win. The team has now won seven contests in a row and moves to 7-0 in ACC play.
Football:
Running back Michael Carter had a career-high 165 yards against the Hokies. However, a late fumble, one of many mistakes from UNC on the night, from the Virginia Tech 1-yard line turned a convincing win into a loss for North Carolina football. Read more on how Carter hopes to move on from his miscue here.