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No. 12 North Carolina runs over Gardner-Webb

By Powell Latimer | November 23

No. 12 North Carolina used the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs for a post-loss rebound, dominating the Bulldogs in a 93-72 win Monday night at the Smith Center.Deon ...

Tar Heels off to good start

By Louie Horvath | November 23

North Carolina is leading 53-38 at the end of the half, benefitting from 14 Gardner-Webb turnovers. The Tar Heels shot 54.8 percent in the first half, ...

Senior guard Marcus Ginyard expresses frustration during UNC's 87-71 loss in Madison Square Garden. DTH/Andrew Johnson

Syracuse owns second half in 87-71 win over Tar Heels

By Powell Latimer | November 23

NEW YORK — In the second half of the 2K Sports Classic Championship game, Marcus Ginyard needed a moment.North Carolina’s senior wing took a hard ...

Syracuse’s strength and size overpowers Carolina

By Mike Ehrlich | November 22

NEW YORK — With five North Carolina players who stand at least 6 feet 10 inches, there are very few teams in the nation that can make the Tar Heels ...

Syracuse forward Wesley Johnson shoots against UNC's Ed Davis and Tyler Zeller.

Syracuse upsets UNC to win 2K Sports Classic

By Mike Ehrlich | November 20

Behind a 20-1 run to start the second half, Syracuse beat North Carolina 87-71 to win the 2K Sports Classic in Madison Square Garden.Tournament MVP Wes ...

UNC leads Syracuse 39-37 at half

By Powell Latimer | November 20

As the first half of No. 6 North Carolina's up-and-down contest with Syracuse drew to a close, the Tar Heels had a plan.With time ticking of the ...

Live blog from UNC vs. Syracuse

By Powell Latimer and Mike Ehrlich | November 20

UNC vs Syracuse

Larry Drew II directs UNC’s defense during No. 4 North Carolina’s 77-73 win against No. 15 Ohio State. DTH/Andrew Johnson

UNC survives late OSU rally

By Mike Ehrlich | November 20

NEW YORK — In North Carolina’s biggest challenge this year, its best player was limited to the role of spectator for long stretches of the game.But ...

UNC’s Ed Davis goes for a shot against Ohio State’s David Lighty. DTH/Andrew Johnson

Drew bests Turner in point guard battle

By Powell Latimer | November 20

NEW YORK — Roy Williams said he’s spent much of this season chewing out sophomore point Larry Drew II. Whatever he’s saying, it seems to be working.When ...

UNC leads Ohio St. 38-24 at half

By Mike Ehrlich | November 19

Thanks to an abysmal half of shooting from the floor by No. 15 Ohio State, No. 4 North Carolina has a 38-24 halftime lead in Madison Square Garden.OSU ...

Despite technical foul, Thompson contributes to game

By Mike Ehrlich | November 16

Deon Thompson, a senior and the team’s only returning starter, knew he had made a mistake more characteristic of a freshman.After being whistled for ...

Senior Deon Thompson led the Tar Heels with 20 points Sunday against Valparaiso. DTH/Phong Dinh

Tar Heels survive Valpo’s challenge

By David Reynolds | November 16

North Carolina’s Will Graves had to think for a few seconds before assigning a grade to his team’s performance in its 88-77 victory against Valparaiso.His ...

Senior Marcus Ginyard lays in two of his 17 points over N.C. Central’s Dami Sapara. DTH/Margaret Cheatham Williams

Tar Heels lock down NCCU

By Mike Ehrlich | November 12

The second half of Wednesday’s game between North Carolina and N.C. Central started a lot like the first half ended. An NCCU airball. An Ed Davis block. ...

Ed Davis plays defense against N.C. Central University.

UNC runs to 51-20 lead against N.C. Central

By David Reynolds | November 11

It was close, but only for a couple of minutes.After a Vincent Davis basket brought North Carolina Central to within two points of North Carolina, the ...

UNC-NC Central live blog

By Mike Ehrlich | November 11

UNC-NC Central basketball

UNC v. Florida International live blog

By David Reynolds | November 9

SportSaturday editor David Reynolds is liveblogging the UNC men's basketball game against Florida International. Ask a question about what's happening ...

Live blog from UNC's exhibition vs. Belmont Abbey

By Powell Latimer | November 6

UNC vs. Belmont Abbey exhibition

Deon Thompson (21) and North Carolina enter the season ranked in the top 10 despite losing four of five starters. DTH File Photo

Expectations still high for UNC

By Powell Latimer | October 20

In the weeks leading up to the start of the 2009-10 men’s basketball season, Roy Williams did a series of double takes.North Carolina’s head coach ...

Will Graves needs to add outside scoring as he is the main candidate to fill in for the departed Wayne Ellington. DTH File Photo

Will Graves refocuses after his suspension

By Anna Kim | October 20

Will Graves keeps his national championship ring within arm’s reach of his pillow. It also reminds him of the opportunity he allowed to slip through ...

Out of the shadows

By Mike Ehrlich | October 20

North Carolina’s 2009 team left behind an NCAA title trophy, a retired jersey and an impressive legacy. The 2009-10 squad now gets to follow that ...