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1/9/2019 1:13am

Team effort cements rivalry victory for UNC men's basketball over N.C. State, 90-82

By Alex Zietlow

Over the course of the North Carolina men’s basketball team’s matchup with the Wolfpack on Tuesday night, Roy Williams saw one of the most frustrating performances from his team all season.  But as much as the performance was frustrating, in certain ways, it was the best this team has played all year. The Tar Heels left with their sixth consecutive win in PNC Arena, 90-82 — a win characterized by a first half led by Maye, and a second half propelled by the entire team.

1/8/2019 9:53pm

ANALYSIS: The glass-half-full outlook for UNC women's basketball

By Ryan Wilcox

While the 2018-2019 season thus far has produced perhaps more low moments on paper than expected, there’s still plenty of reason to hold optimism for the North Carolina women’s basketball team.

1/6/2019 6:51pm

'The only way to earn respect is to get wins': Bailey, UNC fall at home to FSU

By Brennan Doherty

The look on Janelle Bailey's face as the postgame news conference began told the story, one of the North Carolina women’s basketball team showing its potential for success but once again coming up empty-handed, this time in a 64-63 loss to Florida State in the team’s ACC home opener. 

1/6/2019 5:34pm

UNC women's basketball stages comeback against FSU but falls short yet again

By Sam Jarden

The UNC women’s basketball team returned to ACC action on Sunday afternoon against Florida State (14-1, 7-1 ACC). The Tar Heels (9-7, 0-2 ACC) rallied back from a nine-point halftime deficit before dropping a tight, 64-63, contest in front of a boisterous crowd at Carmichael Arena. 

1/5/2019 3:08pm

No. 15 UNC men's basketball starts off conference play with 85-60 win at Pittsburgh

By Brian Keyes

PITTSBURGH — The No. 15 North Carolina men’s basketball team defeated Pittsburgh on Saturday, 85-60, in the team’s first win of ACC play. 

1/5/2019 12:05pm

UNC wrestling wins two of three at Cowboy Shootout

By Matt Chilson

The No. 15 North Carolina wrestling team traveled to Laramie, Wyo. and won two out of three duals at the Cowboy Shootout on Friday. The Tar Heels saw many of their top wrestlers tested against ranked opponents at the duals.

1/4/2019 10:28am

UNC women's basketball sees comeback bid fall short in 73-66 loss to No. 3 Louisville

By Matt Chilson

On Thursday, the North Carolina women’s basketball team’s upset bid fell short against No. 3 Louisville. The Tar Heels lost by a score of 73-66.

1/3/2019 3:39pm

Why NBA players Harrison Barnes and Marvin Williams spoke out against Silent Sam

By Chapel Fowler

Around 300 current and former UNC athletes signed petitions opposing Silent Sam's return to campus. Here's why Harrison Barnes and Marvin Williams, both in the NBA, chose to join.

1/3/2019 12:29pm

Balanced scoring effort and second-half run separate No. 15 UNC against Harvard

By Ryan Wilcox

Despite a 20-point win, a balanced scoring effort, and a 10-3 record entering ACC play, Roy Williams remained unimpressed following his team's win over Harvard.

1/3/2019 11:01am

Kenny Williams continues strong offensive play in 77-57 win over Harvard

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle

Kenny Williams has scored double figures in six of his last seven games headed into ACC play. Read what he and head coach Roy Williams thinks the team needs to improve on in conference play.

1/2/2019 8:43pm

No. 15 UNC defeats Harvard, 77-57, in final tune up before start of ACC play

By Chris Hilburn-Trenkle

On Wednesday night, the North Carolina men's basketball team took on Harvard in its final non-conference game of the regular season at the Smith Center.

12/31/2018 10:02am

No. 12 UNC wrestling picks up two ranked wins and two losses at South Beach Duals

By Matt Chilson

North Carolina (5-3) faced three ranked opponents throughout the weekend. UNC dropped two duals on Saturday but bounced back with two victories over ranked opponents on Sunday. 

12/31/2018 9:18am

Nassir Little defends Roy Williams amidst talk regarding playing time after win

By Parth Upadhyaya

On the night of Dec. 22, after UNC’s third loss of the season to Kentucky, Harold Little’s phone wouldn’t stop buzzing. 

12/29/2018 2:22pm

No. 14 UNC men's basketball runs away from Davidson, 82-60, for ninth win

By Chapel Fowler

Five UNC players scored in double figures, led by Johnson with 17 and Williams with 12. Maye notched a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds, and White had seven points, seven rebounds and seven assists.

12/29/2018 10:17am

UNC women's basketball returns to strong form with 85-63 win over Howard on Friday

By Jared McMasters

Friday featured an afternoon where the North Carolina women’s basketball team returned to strong form as the Tar Heels defeated Howard, 85-63, in Carmichael Arena.

12/23/2018 10:44am

Three takeaways from No. 9 UNC's loss to No. 19 Kentucky on Saturday

By Parth Upadhyaya

The Tar Heels (8-3) led the Wildcats (9-2) for only 3:01 of the total 40 minutes on Saturday. UNC played from behind from the 10:55 mark of the first half, and every time it cut into the lead, silly turnovers allowed Kentucky to relinquish momentum. 

12/22/2018 8:21pm

Poor shooting, inability to slow Kentucky offense doom UNC in 80-72 loss to Wildcats

By Brennan Doherty

One week after its biggest win of the season, No. 9 North Carolina fell to No. 19 Kentucky, 80-72, on Saturday at the CBS Sports Classic at the United Center in Chicago. 

12/20/2018 9:41pm

UNC women's basketball falls to Auburn, 86-81, in overtime to snap win streak

By Jared McMasters

On Thursday, the North Carolina women’s basketball team fell to Auburn in overtime, 86-81, in its final game of the Carolinas Challenge.

12/19/2018 8:38pm

Why 2019 quarterback Sam Howell, a humble star, flipped from Florida State to UNC

By Chapel Fowler

For a day that was supposed to be all about Sam Howell, UNC's newest quarterback and a 2019 four-star recruit, he tried his best to direct attention to others.

12/19/2018 8:05pm

‘A fun three weeks’: Mack Brown won't start from scratch when rebuilding UNC football program

By Alex Zietlow

For UNC’s newly-hired head football coach, it’s been a fun but busy three weeks.