RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Brock Nelson scored two power-play goals in the first 7 1/2 minutes of the third period and the Colorado Avalanche rallied past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 on Saturday night for their 10th consecutive victory. After trailing 3-1 through two periods, NHL-leading Colorado (31-2-7) scored four unanswered goals in the third to [...] … [Read more...] about Avalanche rally past Hurricanes as teams play in ‘throwback’ uniforms
SMU upsets No. 12 UNC in Dallas
DALLAS (AP) — Boopie Miller had 27 points and 12 assists and SMU beat No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 on Saturday, giving the Mustangs their first win over a ranked team for second-year coach Andy Enfield. Corey Washington added 23 points, while B.J. Edwards scored 15 points and had six assists for the Mustangs (12-2), [...] … [Read more...] about SMU upsets No. 12 UNC in Dallas
NC State fall to No. 21 Virginia, 76-61, after Wolfpack shooting went dry
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sam Lewis matched his career high with 23 points, Thijs De Ridder took over after halftime and No. 21 Virginia beat N.C. State 76-61 on Saturday. Lewis had 20 points on 7-for-8 shooting by halftime for the Cavaliers (12-2, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who never trailed three days after losing in [...] … [Read more...] about NC State fall to No. 21 Virginia, 76-61, after Wolfpack shooting went dry
Isaiah Evans scores career-high to lead No. 6 Duke to victory over Florida State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Isaiah Evans scored a career-high 28 points to lead No. 6 Duke to a 91-87 victory against Florida State on Saturday. The sophomore guard shot 6 of 14 from 3-point range, surpassing his career-best 23 points set in the opener against Texas on Nov. 4. Evans’ six 3-pointers were also a career-high. Cameron [...] … [Read more...] about Isaiah Evans scores career-high to lead No. 6 Duke to victory over Florida State
Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin tapped to join Team USA for the winter Olympics in Milan
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Team USA has announced the roster for their hockey team in the Olympic Winter Games, and one familiar face is joining the team. Jaccob Slavin, the 10-year defenseman and alternate team captain for the Carolina Hurricanes, was named to Team USA for the Winter Games in Milan, according to General Manager [...] … [Read more...] about Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin tapped to join Team USA for the winter Olympics in Milan