Virginia holds on to extend streak against No. 15 UNC, 44-41
4 years, 1 month ago

Virginia holds on to extend streak against No. 15 UNC, 44-41

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — With his team’s lead dwindling and his defense getting weary, Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall knew an extended drive might be just what the Cavaliers needed to hang on against No. “We wanted to score, but we wanted to take as long as possible.” The drive reached the Tar Heels’ 10 before a third-down sack forced Virginia to settle for Brian Delaney’s 35-yard field goal. After pulling within 41-27, UNC intercepted Armstrong and Howell’s pass to Brown got them within 41-34, setting the stage for Virginia’s clock-eating drive. “When you can’t stop the run and you can’t consistently run the ball, you’re not going to win many games,” said Tar Heels coach Mack Brown, who fell to 3-9 against Virginia. I’ve just got to give him a catchable ball.” THE TAKEAWAY North Carolina: The Tar Heels got a bizarre opportunity in the second quarter and used it to pull even at 13.

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Virginia closes the game on a 25-4 run to beat Bethune-Cookman 59-41
1 week, 3 days ago

Virginia closes the game on a 25-4 run to beat Bethune-Cookman 59-41

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Elijah Saunders scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half, when Jacob Cofie scored all 12 of his points, and Virginia closed the game on a 25-4 run to beat Bethune-Cookman 59-41 on Thursday night. Bethune-Cookman scored 12 of the …

Bueckers scores 29, Auriemma ties Division I coaching record as No. 2 UConn beats No. 14 UNC 69-58
1 month, 1 week ago

Bueckers scores 29, Auriemma ties Division I coaching record as No. 2 UConn beats No. 14 UNC 69-58

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 14 North Carolina 69-58 on Friday night, allowing longtime coach Geno Auriemma to tie the record for career victories in Division I men’s or women’s basketball. Key moment The Tar Heels trailed by 21 but clawed their way back within striking range at 61-52 on …

No. 1 Kansas blows 20-point first-half lead, holds on to beat No. 9 North Carolina 92-89
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No. 1 Kansas blows 20-point first-half lead, holds on to beat No. 9 North Carolina 92-89

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LAWRENCE, Kan. — Hunter Dickinson had 20 points for top-ranked Kansas, which blew a 20-point first-half lead against No. 9 North Carolina before holding on for a 92-89 victory when the Tar Heels’ Elliot Cadeau missed a 3-pointer as time expired Friday night. But the …

Davis' 24 Points Ignite North Carolina Comeback Against Elon
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Davis' 24 Points Ignite North Carolina Comeback Against Elon

Associated Press  

RJ Davis shines for North Carolina, helping them overcome a 22-point deficit in the second half against Elon. The Tar Heels dominated the second half, scoring 41.2% from the field and holding the Phoenix scoreless for over seven minutes. Davis, who recently earned All-American recognition, scored 24 points and added 10 rebounds. The Tar Heels will look to build on …

No. 9 North Carolina Aims to Ride Back to ACC Contention
2 months ago

No. 9 North Carolina Aims to Ride Back to ACC Contention

Associated Press  

No. 9 North Carolina aims to return RJ Davis to ACC contention in the 2024-25 season. The Tar Heels have two starters back and 10 newcomers with big shoes to fill, including McDonald's All-Americans Ian Jackson and Drake Powell. The team opens the season ranked in the top 10 in 14 of the past 19 years and has a record …

Kitley scores 34, leads No. 12 Virginia Tech women over Duke 61-56
10 months, 1 week ago

Kitley scores 34, leads No. 12 Virginia Tech women over Duke 61-56

Hindustan Times  

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Elizabeth Kitley matched her career high with 34 points and No. 12 Virginia Tech upped its win streak to eight with a 61-56 victory over Duke on Thursday night. Kitley had 11 points and five rebounds in the fourth quarter as Virginia Tech pulled away from a 42-all tie. Kitley had 10 points in the first quarter …

Kitley, Amoore help No. 16 Virginia Tech sweep No. 3 NC State with 72-61 road win
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kitley, Amoore help No. 16 Virginia Tech sweep No. 3 NC State with 72-61 road win

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — No. Elizabeth Kitley had 25 points and 13 rebounds while the Hokies hit 11 3-pointers to beat the Wolfpack 72-61 on Thursday night, earning a season sweep in a matchup of top Atlantic Coast Conference contenders. But throughout the game, from start to finish, I thought they had an attitude that was really good.” Georgia Amoore had …

Hall, Clemson take down No. 3 North Carolina 80-76 on the road to bolster NCAA resume
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Hall, Clemson take down No. 3 North Carolina 80-76 on the road to bolster NCAA resume

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Brad Brownell kept telling his Clemson players that they were a better team than their results had shown so far with their NCAA Tournament hopes in question. PJ Hall had 25 points along with the go-ahead putback with 3:14 left as the Tigers stunned the Tar Heels 80-76 on Tuesday night, earning a marquee win despite …

Ingram’s first taste of Duke-UNC rivalry ends with huge effort in No. 3 Tar Heels’ win
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ingram’s first taste of Duke-UNC rivalry ends with huge effort in No. 3 Tar Heels’ win

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Harrison Ingram saw his teammate’s shot go up, then the ball bouncing off the back of the rim and clipping the glass as it headed toward a Duke rebounder. It was the second-half play that summarized everything about Ingram’s effort as the third-ranked Tar Heels beat the seventh-ranked Blue Devils 93-84 on Saturday night. The Tar …

Davis scores 21 points as No. 4 North Carolina beats Louisville 86-70 for 7th straight win
11 months ago

Davis scores 21 points as No. 4 North Carolina beats Louisville 86-70 for 7th straight win

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — RJ Davis scored 21 points and No. 4 North Carolina beat Louisville 86-70 for its seventh straight victory Wednesday night, the Tar Heels’ longest winning streak in five seasons. Armando Bacot had 19 points, former Louisville player Jae’Lyn Withers set season highs with 15 points and 10 rebounds off the bench, and Cormac Ryan scored 14 …

Rob Dillingham scores 17 points, No. 14 Kentucky holds off No. 9 North Carolina 87-83
1 year ago

Rob Dillingham scores 17 points, No. 14 Kentucky holds off No. 9 North Carolina 87-83

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Kentucky seemed to make all the big plays down the stretch. Rob Dillingham scored 17 points, including two straight baskets to swing the momentum back to Kentucky, and the 14th-ranked Wildcats held on for an 87-83 victory over over the No. “The play was not to turn it over.” Aaron Bradshaw was fouled and knocked down a free …

No. 17 UNC uses 22-point run to erase 14-point hole and beat Florida State 78-70 in ACC opener
1 year ago

No. 17 UNC uses 22-point run to erase 14-point hole and beat Florida State 78-70 in ACC opener

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina found energy from its full-court pressure. RJ Davis scored 27 points and North Carolina ran off 22 unanswered points in the second half to rally past Florida State 78-70 on Saturday. Armando Bacot added 13 points and 13 rebounds for the Tar Heels, who trailed by 14 early after the break after managing just …

Bacot and Ingram help No. 20 North Carolina beat UC Riverside 77-52 for a 3-0 start
1 year, 1 month ago

Bacot and Ingram help No. 20 North Carolina beat UC Riverside 77-52 for a 3-0 start

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Preseason Associated Press All-American Armando Bacot had 21 points and UNC ran off 19 straight points out of halftime to beat UC Riverside 77-52 on Friday night. Now we did it in the second half, but I just talked to them for our development as …

Bacot, Davis carry No. 19 North Carolina past Lehigh 90-68
1 year, 1 month ago

Bacot, Davis carry No. 19 North Carolina past Lehigh 90-68

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — No. 19 North Carolina didn’t want any extra stress, and the two most experienced players in Tar Heels uniforms made sure there was a comfortable conclusion Sunday. Armando Bacot’s 22-point, 20-rebound effort and RJ Davis’ 22 points led North Carolina to a 90-68 win over Lehigh. … But unfortunately, it felt like Carolina just kind of …

No. 24 UNC survives 2OT thriller to beat rival Duke 47-45 in home finale
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 24 UNC survives 2OT thriller to beat rival Duke 47-45 in home finale

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — For the second straight year, Drake Maye pushed No. Maye pushed the Tar Heels to one final lead before UNC stopped Duke’s 2-point conversion attempt to tie the game in the second overtime, sending the No. “I think he’s as good as anybody I’ve ever been around,” Brown said, adding: “He never even flinched.” Maye ran …

Virginia Tech scores 35 straight points to win 48-22, snaps 5-game Boston College win streak
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Virginia Tech scores 35 straight points to win 48-22, snaps 5-game Boston College win streak

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOSTON — Virginia Tech coach Brent Pry came into the game against Boston College hoping to steal possessions from the Eagles. Virginia Tech cornerback Dorian Strong intercepted a long pass attempt on the first play from scrimmage, then picked off Thomas Castellanos again later in the …

Mike Hollins and Malik Washington help Virginia stun No. 10 North Carolina 31-27
1 year, 2 months ago

Mike Hollins and Malik Washington help Virginia stun No. 10 North Carolina 31-27

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Washington’s TD catch was the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter, while Hollins ran for three touchdowns to help Virginia upset UNC 31-27 on Saturday night, shaking up the Atlantic Coast Conference race with its first-ever road win against a top-10 opponent. Washington’s flex — coming …

Virginia Tech keeps rolling in March Madness, tops Tennessee
1 year, 8 months ago

Virginia Tech keeps rolling in March Madness, tops Tennessee

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Throughout this historic season for Virginia Tech, coach Kenny Brooks has repeated the belief that Elizabeth Kitley is the best player for the Hokies, but Georgia Amoore is the most important. She’s playing with the utmost confidence and she’s been playing like this ever since we really started this stretch.” Kayana Traylor added 14 points and Kitley scored …

No. 13 Virginia beats UNC; Tar Heels could miss NCAA tourney
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 13 Virginia beats UNC; Tar Heels could miss NCAA tourney

Associated Press  

GREENSBORO, N.C. — No. Jayden Gardner had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Cavaliers as they dealt a damaging blow to the Tar Heels’ already shaky NCAA hopes, beating UNC 68-59 in Thursday night’s Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinals. UNC also continued a season-long trend of struggling to hit outside shots, making 8 of 27 3-point attempts while …

Kitley’s jumper lifts No. 9 Hokies past No. 22 Tar Heels
1 year, 9 months ago

Kitley’s jumper lifts No. 9 Hokies past No. 22 Tar Heels

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Elizabeth Kitley watched the ball drop through the net, heard the horn and skipped toward midcourt to celebrate with her Virginia Tech teammates on North Carolina’s home court. “So I didn’t want to fall down and get hurt or anything.” The 6-foot-6 senior capped a night when she set Virginia Tech’s career scoring record with her …

Clark’s record night lifts No. 10 Virginia past Hokies 78-68
1 year, 11 months ago

Clark’s record night lifts No. 10 Virginia past Hokies 78-68

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Kihei Clark picked a special night to have his best offensive game of the season. “But I mean, you go out, you just, you know, you try to play your game and to take the opportunities as they come, but obviously it gives a little extra motivation with them on the sideline.” Darius Maddox led the Hokies …

Nix leads No. 15 Oregon to Holiday Bowl win vs. Tar Heels
1 year, 11 months ago

Nix leads No. 15 Oregon to Holiday Bowl win vs. Tar Heels

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SAN DIEGO — The Holiday Bowl emerged from a two-year pandemic hiatus with a new home and the same reputation for thrilling finishes. It took every fourth down, it took every yard, it took every inch, it took every ounce of effort that our guys had to finish the way they needed to finish.” North Carolina got the ball to …

Maye, Downs lead No. 17 UNC to 31-28 victory over Virginia
2 years, 1 month ago

Maye, Downs lead No. 17 UNC to 31-28 victory over Virginia

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! After Virginia went ahead in the third quarter, Brown said Downs approached him on the sideline, tryng to offer the coach the same encouragement he provides to them. Elliott praised the players that stepped in for what he called “the big three,” but said: “We talk …

Maye finds Green late, lifts UNC past rival Duke 38-35
2 years, 2 months ago

Maye finds Green late, lifts UNC past rival Duke 38-35

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Drake Maye connected with Antoine Green for an 8-yard score with 16 seconds left that stood up on replay review, lifting the Tar Heels past rival Duke 38-35 on Saturday night. He even quipped that he jokingly told one of the officials: “Don’t do it, don’t …

Maye’s big day leads North Carolina past Virginia Tech 41-10
2 years, 2 months ago

Maye’s big day leads North Carolina past Virginia Tech 41-10

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Drake Maye threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more to continue his strong start to the season and North Carolina opened up Atlantic Coast Conference play with a 41-10 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday. “Standing in the pocket or …

Tar Heels survive ejection, big rally, beat ’21 champ Baylor
2 years, 9 months ago

Tar Heels survive ejection, big rally, beat ’21 champ Baylor

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — So much for the idea that North Carolina is soft against top-tier competition. “All year we’ve just been hearing different things about us, how we’re a soft team, how we don’t like to fight,” All-Atlantic Coast Conference power forward Armando Bacot said. To persevere in a moment like that and just come together, I’m just so …

TIPPING OFF: Tar Heels get hot, now take on ’21 champ Baylor
2 years, 9 months ago

TIPPING OFF: Tar Heels get hot, now take on ’21 champ Baylor

Associated Press  

A look at what’s happening in the NCAA Tournament today: GAME OF THE DAY NORTH CAROLINA VS. BAYLOR Just a month ago it looked like North Carolina and first-year coach Hubert Davis might be on the wrong side of the NCAA bubble. Two weeks ago they won at Duke by double digits in front of the “Cameron Crazies” in coach …

No. 9 Duke rolls past UNC in Coach K’s Chapel Hill finale
2 years, 10 months ago

No. 9 Duke rolls past UNC in Coach K’s Chapel Hill finale

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Mike Krzyzewski walked off North Carolina’s homecourt a final time, armed with one more victory and the sound of a once-rowdy crowd mustering only a meager set of boos. Griffin scored a season-high 27 points to help the Blue Devils beat the rival Tar Heels 87-67, earning a fifth straight win overall in Krzyzewski’s final visit …

Virginia’s balanced attack sends Cavs past Syracuse
2 years, 11 months ago

Virginia’s balanced attack sends Cavs past Syracuse

Associated Press  

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Kihei Clark and Armaan Franklin scored 17 points apiece, Kadin Shedrick had a double-double and Virginia beat Syracuse 74-69 on Saturday night in an Atlantic Coast Conference tilt. Buddy Boeheim’s 3-pointer with 1:19 left brought Syracuse within 72-69, but the Orange missed their last three shots while Clark made two free throws with 22 seconds left to …

Howell shines as UNC tops rival Duke, 38-7
3 years, 2 months ago

Howell shines as UNC tops rival Duke, 38-7

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Sam Howell threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns and North Carolina topped Duke 38-7 on Saturday, keeping hold of the coveted Victory Bell for a third straight year. “He’s only getting better.” THE TAKEAWAY Duke: ACC leading rusher Mataeo Durant ran for 114 yards, but the Blue Devils were otherwise mostly ineffective offensively. Duke entered …

Howell, Chandler, Downs help No. 21 UNC beat Virginia 59-39
3 years, 3 months ago

Howell, Chandler, Downs help No. 21 UNC beat Virginia 59-39

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Up and down the field they went, Sam Howell and North Carolina’s offense ending drive after drive in the end zone whether through the air on the ground. Howell threw five touchdown passes and ran for a career-best 112 yards as North Carolina took over after halftime to beat Virginia 59-39 on Saturday night. The Tar …

No. 21 UNC aims to end skid vs. Virginia in key ACC matchup
3 years, 3 months ago

No. 21 UNC aims to end skid vs. Virginia in key ACC matchup

Associated Press  

A shaky opening-night performance dealt a quick blow to North Carolina’s goal of winning its Atlantic Coast Conference division championship. That include s last year’s 44-41 game with the Cavaliers rolling to a 21-point lead behind a big performance from quarterback Brennan Armstrong, then holding off a frantic UNC rally. Brown said his players know they’ve lost four straight meetings, …

Virginia Tech holds off Howell, No. 10 North Carolina 17-10
3 years, 3 months ago

Virginia Tech holds off Howell, No. 10 North Carolina 17-10

Associated Press  

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech didn’t appear to get much consideration when the experts tabbed No. Braxton Burmeister ran for a touchdown and threw for another and Virginia Tech made Sam Howell look pedestrian in a 17-10 victory over North Carolina on Friday night in the opener for both teams. “We couldn’t put the game away but the defense continued …

No. 10 Tar Heels, Hokies meet in pivotal early ACC matchup
3 years, 3 months ago

No. 10 Tar Heels, Hokies meet in pivotal early ACC matchup

Associated Press  

10 North Carolina at Virginia Tech, Friday at 6 p.m. EDT. Howell threw three TD passes in UNC’s 56-45 victory last season, but it came against a secondary decimated by injuries and COVID-19 quarantine. His numbers didn’t scream dual-threat in part-time action last season — 46 carries, 182 yards, two TDs — but coach Justin Fuente insists he’ll show far …

UNC’s surprising loss to Marquette puts Heels directly on NCAA Tournament bubble
3 years, 10 months ago

UNC’s surprising loss to Marquette puts Heels directly on NCAA Tournament bubble

New York Times  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Gulp. But really, the only lens through which to view Wednesday’s embarrassing 83-70 loss is how it impacts the Tar Heels’ NCAA Tournament path — and, yeah, it’s much more treacherous now. “We’ve had a couple of good wins,” coach Roy Williams said, “and then we turn around and we think we’re a lot better than …

Howell, Tar Heels make big rally to beat Wake Forest 59-53
4 years, 1 month ago

Howell, Tar Heels make big rally to beat Wake Forest 59-53

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — There’s no deficit that Sam Howell and his North Carolina teammates feel they can’t overcome. And that’s what quarterbacks are remembered for.” The Tar Heels finished with a program-record 742 yards, with Brown calling it “one of the best offensive performances that I’ve ever been around.” Yet more importantly, the Tar Heels completed comebacks after frantic …

Williams’ 3 TDs help No. 18 UNC pull away from Syracuse 31-6
4 years, 3 months ago

Williams’ 3 TDs help No. 18 UNC pull away from Syracuse 31-6

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina opened a high-expectation season with a fast start and a strong finish, sandwiched around a run of mistake-filled play. “I thought we probably scored too quickly and felt like it was going to be an easy day, and then had some lapses against a new defense,” coach Mack Brown said, adding: “We settled down …

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