DAYTON, OH (WNCN) — Despite the controversy surrounding their selection into the NCAA Tournament, the North Carolina Tar Heels' play proved worthy of a postseason berth. UNC (23-13) routed San Diego State (21-10) in the second game of the First Four play-in round in Dayton on Tuesday night, winning by a final score of 95-68. RJ Davis led all scorers with 26 points, going … [Read more...] about UNC routs San Diego State in NCAA Tournament First Four play-in game
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Fans react as UNC slips in to NCAA Tournament amid controversy
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) -- The “Chase For The Championship” kicked into high gear Monday and CBS 17 is your home for the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Raleigh is a host site this year. Duke will play here in Raleigh. And Tar Heel fans are celebrating the University of North Carolina’s surprise return to March Madness that some are calling -- on this St. Patrick’s Day -- a … [Read more...] about Fans react as UNC slips in to NCAA Tournament amid controversy
Tar Heel women get No. 3 seed, will host Oregon State
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina women fell a game short of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game in Greensboro earlier this month, but they still drew a favorable seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels (27-7) are the No. 3 seed in the Birmingham regional and will face Oregon State (19-15), the No. 14 seed in the bracket. The game will be played … [Read more...] about Tar Heel women get No. 3 seed, will host Oregon State
Can UNC make a run after controversial addition to NCAA tournament bracket?
RALEIGH, NC (WNCN) — Despite how controversial of a decision it's turned out to be, the North Carolina Tar Heels are heading to Dayton. UNC will play San Diego State in Dayton, Ohio Tuesday evening in the NCAA Tournament First Four. The winner of that game will go on as the No. 11 seed to Milwaukee to play No. 6 seed Ole Miss in the Round of 64. Why is UNC a … [Read more...] about Can UNC make a run after controversial addition to NCAA tournament bracket?
Tar Heels cruise to win over Notre Dame in second round of ACC Tournament
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) — Jae'Lyn Withers scored 21 points — all on 3-pointers — and had nine rebounds and Ven-Allen Lubin recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 boards as North Carolina routed Notre Dame in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Wednesday afternoon. The fifth-seeded Tar Heels (21-12) won 76-56 over the Fighting Irish (15-18) in the second round of … [Read more...] about Tar Heels cruise to win over Notre Dame in second round of ACC Tournament