DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – Some of the best women’s basketball players in America are set to make their way to the Triangle area next month. The USA Basketball Women’s National Team plans to host training camp at Duke University, inviting 18 players in total to compete from Dec. 12 through Dec. 14 at the Durham [...] … [Read more...] about USA Basketball to host training camp for women’s national team in Durham
Final score: No. 18 UNC hosts NC Central in men’s basketball
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina men's basketball is looking to keep rolling Friday night against a team from just up the road in Durham. The No. 18 Tar Heels (3-0) host the NC Central Eagles (1-3) at the Smith Center. The late Friday night tip off is set for 9 p.m. The new [...] … [Read more...] about Final score: No. 18 UNC hosts NC Central in men’s basketball
Rhode Island women upset No. 16 NC State 68-63
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Vanessa Harris scored 15 points, five in a closing 9-1 run, and Rhode Island earned one of its biggest wins in history with a 68-63 upset of No. 16 North Carolina State on Sunday. Harris hit a 3-pointer with 1:56 to play to put the Rams on top 64-63. The Wolfpack [...] … [Read more...] about Rhode Island women upset No. 16 NC State 68-63
Boozer posts double-double, Ngongba adds 16 as No. 5 Duke cruises past Howard
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Cameron Boozer’s 26 points and 12 rebounds led No. 5 Duke to another lopsided victory in a 93-56 romp past Howard on Sunday. Patrick Ngongba II added 16 points on 8-for-9 shooting and Isaiah Evans had 11 points for Duke (7-0). The hot-shooting Blue Devils were shooting above 70% from the [...] … [Read more...] about Boozer posts double-double, Ngongba adds 16 as No. 5 Duke cruises past Howard
Hurricanes to celebrate 20th anniversary of Stanley Cup championship team
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — On Tuesday, the Carolina Hurricanes announced the organization is holding a 20th anniversary celebration of their 2005-2006 Stanley Cup championship team. The Canes announced that the events for the 20-year celebration will be held from Dec. 7-9 at the Lenovo Center. The 2005-2006 Canes team was the first professional sports title [...] … [Read more...] about Hurricanes to celebrate 20th anniversary of Stanley Cup championship team