BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Ven-Allen Lubin collected his first double-double as a Tar Heel and Ian Jackson hit five of North Carolina's season-high 15 3-pointers while scoring 19 points in a 91-59 victory over Virginia Tech on Tuesday night. The Tar Heels (20-11, 13-6 ACC) extended their season-high win streak to six as they prepare to end the regular season at home against No. … [Read more...] about North Carolina rolls to season-high 6th straight win, beats Virginia Tech behind season-high 15 3s
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UNC football to no longer be featured on ‘Hard Knocks’ as deal falls through, report says
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – The University of North Carolina football program under new head coach Bill Belichick will no longer be the focus on HBO's "Hard Knocks" this offseason, according to a report from NFL insider Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. Following weeks of discussion between UNC, Belichick and NFL Films, the agreement fell through after all parties were close to a … [Read more...] about UNC football to no longer be featured on ‘Hard Knocks’ as deal falls through, report says
Late foul shots help Virginia women edge No. 8 UNC
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Paris Clark and Kymora Johnson each hit two late foul shots to help Virginia beat No. 8 North Carolina 78-75 on Sunday. Latasha Lattimore had 23 points for Virginia (16-14, 8-10 ACC) in its third consecutive win. Clark scored 17 points, and Johnson had 15 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds. Clark was fouled by Indya Nivar with 13.1 seconds left. … [Read more...] about Late foul shots help Virginia women edge No. 8 UNC
Lubin leads UNC’s balanced scoring in win over Miami for Tar Heels’ 5th straight victory
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Ven-Allen Lubin scored 19 points, Jae’Lyn Withers had 11 points and 10 rebounds and North Carolina beat Miami 92-73 on Saturday for its fifth straight victory, the Tar Heels' longest win streak this season. Lubin was 9-of-10 from the floor and Withers collected his third double-double this season. Drake Powell added 16 points, RJ Davis 13, Ian … [Read more...] about Lubin leads UNC’s balanced scoring in win over Miami for Tar Heels’ 5th straight victory
Live scoreboard: UNC men’s basketball vs. Miami
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Two teams that are going in opposite directions will face off Saturday in the second-to-last season before the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season ends for men's basketball. North Carolina (18-11 overall, 11-6 ACC) will host Miami (6-22, 2-15) early Saturday afternoon at the Smith Center. Tipoff is set for noon. The Tar Heels have won four … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: UNC men’s basketball vs. Miami