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Platinum performance

By Chris Moore | February 29

North Carolina didn’t need two 3-pointers in the closing minutes to beat Maryland. In fact, the Tar Heels wouldn’t usually take them, as they had ...

UNC men's team controls its destiny against Duke moving into ACC tournament

By Megan Walsh | February 29

After an 88-64 victory against Maryland on Wednesday, UNC’s rematch against Duke at Cameron Indoor on Saturday will determine the ACC regular season ...

UNC faces Maryland in ?nal home game for Tyler Zeller

By Chris Moore | February 28

When North Carolina takes the court Wednesday against Maryland, the Tar Heels will look quite a bit different than usual. Yes, the Tar Heels will don ...

On his 81st birthday, a look at UNC legend Dean Smith

By Tashiana Wesley | February 28

Smith coached the Tar Heels for 36 years prior to his retirement in 1997. During that time, he earned 879 victories and led UNC to two NCAA championships, ...

Men's basketball scores just 17 field goals in win against Virginia

By Mark Thompson | February 26

Nothing came easily for No. 7 North Carolina in its 54-51 win against Virginia.

Tyler Zeller comes up big in Virginia win

By Brandon Moree | February 26

Not only did the senior Academic All-American score the final bucket of the game, but he also scored the first 10 points for the Tar Heels as they jumped ...

UNC takes N.C. state 86-74 in Raleigh

By Kelly Parsons | February 21

RALEIGH, N.C. — Fueled by sophomore point guard Kendall Marshall’s career-high 22 points and 13 assists, No.

Kendall Marshall posts career high against NC State

By Kelly Parsons | February 21

Having reached double-digit assists in 12 games so far this season, Kendall Marshall is used to giving the ball away.

UNC sweeps series against NC State

By Brandon Moree | February 21

With the likes of Tyler Zeller and John Henson, the North Carolina basketball team usually destroys teams in the paint. But on Tuesday night in the RBC ...

N.C. State to host Tar Heels tonight

By Kelly Parsons | February 20

As if the eventual ACC regular season champion wasn’t enough of a mystery, N.C. State almost shook up the conference standings even more Thursday when ...

Paws off Smith Center

By Megan Walsh | February 19

When No. 8 North Carolina took the lead on Saturday with an inside jumper from freshman James Michael McAdoo in the eighth minute, point guard Kendall ...

Tigers can’t keep Barnes off the board

By Mark Thompson | February 19

With nine minutes remaining in the game, Sisyphus’ boulder proved too heavy to push for the 56th time in 56 tries.

Clemson looks to nab ?rst Chapel Hill win

By From staff and wire reports | February 16

Clemson has visited Chapel Hill 55 times without notching a single win, and odds are it won’t this time around either.

UNC men's basketball beats Miami 73-64

February 15

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — As if memories of 3-pointers from Florida State’s Deividas Dulkys and Duke’s Austin Rivers haven’t plagued North Carolina ...

No. 8 North Carolina to meet Miami again

February 15

When No. 8 North Carolina visits Miami on Wednesday night in search of its fourth straight conference road win, the Hurricanes should look a little familiar. ...

UNC gets rebound win against UVa with help of solid rebounding

By Mark Thompson | February 12

Former UNC basketball player Shammond Williams stopped by No. 5 North Carolina’s practice Friday to see how the Tar Heels would respond to their loss ...

Zeller bounces back against Virginia

By Megan Walsh | February 12

The day after Wednesday’s loss to Duke, Tyler Zeller tried his best to avoid any and all attention.

Lowdown: No. 19 Virginia at No. 5 North Carolina

February 10

Forward Mike Scott is the frontrunner for ACC Player of the Year, but John Henson and Tyler Zeller have a huge advantage in the post with starting big ...

UNC leads Duke at halftime 43-40

By Kelly Parsons | February 8

After the first half at the Smith Center, No. 5 North Carolina leads No. 10 Duke 43-40. UNC forward Tyler Zeller leads all scorers with 19 points. He ...

Zeller starts big, then stumbles

By Mark Thompson | February 8

This story cracked like a whip, and for Zeller, it seared.