No. 17 North Carolina women beat Hampton 62-32
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No. 17 North Carolina women beat Hampton 62-32

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Deja Kelly scored 12 points, Maria Gakdeng had 10 points and nine rebounds and No. 17 North Carolina beat Hampton 62-32 on Wednesday. North Carolina allowed less than 40 points in a game for the first time since a 93-25 victory over South Carolina State on Nov. 16, 2022. North Carolina led by double figures the rest of the way, including 32-13 at halftime as Hampton was just 6 of 18 from the field with 19 turnovers. North Carolina scored 14 straight points in the third quarter, with five from Kelly, for a 46-15 lead.

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Miller leads East Carolina against Hampton after 24-point game
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Miller leads East Carolina against Hampton after 24-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! East Carolina Pirates at Hampton Pirates Hampton, Virginia; Thursday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Carolina takes on Hampton after Khia Miller scored 24 points in East Carolina’s 60-43 win against the Elon Phoenix. Hampton’s average of 3.7 made 3-pointers per game this season is …

Rivers scores 25, James has 21 and No. 22 NC State women slip past Davidson 59-57
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Rivers scores 25, James has 21 and No. 22 NC State women slip past Davidson 59-57

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 22 NC State rallied in the fourth quarter to edge upset-minded Davidson 59-57 on Wednesday night. The last tie was 52-all before Rivers scored the next six points for a 58-52 NC State lead. Rivers scored six points on 3-for-4 shooting and was the only …

No. 14 North Carolina women beat UNC Greensboro 80-56 for its seventh straight victory
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No. 14 North Carolina women beat UNC Greensboro 80-56 for its seventh straight victory

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 14 North Carolina beat UNC Greensboro 80-56 on Wednesday night for its seventh straight victory. The Tar Heels scored 17 points off 17 UNC Greensboro turnovers. The Tar Heels made 14 of 20 free throws compared to 7 of 10 for UNC Greensboro. Jaila Lee …

Hampton hosts Miller and East Carolina
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Hampton hosts Miller and East Carolina

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! East Carolina Pirates at Hampton Pirates Hampton, Virginia; Thursday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Carolina visits Hampton after Khia Miller scored 24 points in East Carolina’s 60-43 victory against the Elon Phoenix. East Carolina ranks eighth in the AAC with 12.9 assists per game …

Gamble and UNC Greensboro host No. 14 North Carolina
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Gamble and UNC Greensboro host No. 14 North Carolina

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! UNC Greensboro Spartans at North Carolina Tar Heels Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UNC Greensboro visits No. 14 North Carolina after Jayde Gamble scored 20 points in UNC Greensboro’s 83-61 victory over the Le Moyne Dolphins. North Carolina makes 43.6% …

North Carolina Central visits West Virginia following Small’s 26-point showing
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North Carolina Central visits West Virginia following Small’s 26-point showing

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! North Carolina Central Eagles at West Virginia Mountaineers Morgantown, West Virginia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: West Virginia hosts North Carolina Central after Javon Small scored 26 points in West Virginia’s 73-60 victory against the Georgetown Hoyas. North Carolina Central scores 79.5 points while …

Reniya Kelly scores 18 and No. 16 North Carolina women...
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Reniya Kelly scores 18 and No. 16 North Carolina women...

Daily Mail  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Reniya Kelly had 18 points and six assists, Maria Gakdeng added 16 points and nine rebounds, and No. 16 North Carolina beat 14th-ranked Kentucky 72-53 on Thursday night in the SEC/ACC Challenge. North Carolina only made one field goal in the opening five minutes of the third quarter as Kentucky got as close as seven points. …

No. 10 Alabama beats No. 20 North Carolina 94-79 in the ACC-SEC Challenge
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No. 10 Alabama beats No. 20 North Carolina 94-79 in the ACC-SEC Challenge

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 20 North Carolina 94-79 on Wednesday night in the ACC-SEC Challenge. Clifford Omoruyi and Derrion Reid each scored 11 points and Grant Nelson had 10 points to help the Crimson Tide beat three straight Top 25 opponents for the first time in three seasons. Key …

No. 16 North Carolina takes on North Carolina Central, looks for 4th straight victory
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No. 16 North Carolina takes on North Carolina Central, looks for 4th straight victory

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! North Carolina Central Eagles at North Carolina Tar Heels Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Friday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 16 North Carolina heads into a matchup against North Carolina Central as winners of three consecutive games. North Carolina averages 67.0 points per game, 15.9 …

Hull has breakout game, No. 14 North Carolina women pull away from NC A&T 66-47
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Hull has breakout game, No. 14 North Carolina women pull away from NC A&T 66-47

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 14 North Carolina pulled away from North Carolina A&T for a 66-47 win on Tuesday night. It wasn’t until Lanie Grant closed the third with a 3-pointer for a 47-34 lead and a 7-0 surge to start the fourth quarter that the Tar Heels put …

Te-Hina Paopao scores 23 points as No. 1 South Carolina holds off NC State 71-57 at Ally Tipoff
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Te-Hina Paopao scores 23 points as No. 1 South Carolina holds off NC State 71-57 at Ally Tipoff

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 South Carolina passed its first big test of the season with a 71-57 victory over ninth-ranked North Carolina State on Sunday in the Ally Tipoff at Charlotte’s Spectrum Center. Bree Hall’s driving layup put South Carolina up by 20 with 2:42 left in the …

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

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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 …

NC State Dominates South Carolina Upstate in Season Opener
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NC State Dominates South Carolina Upstate in Season Opener

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NC State dominated South Carolina Upstate in their season opener, cruising to a 97-66 victory. Marcus Hill and Breon Pass led the Wolfpack with 14 points each, while Brandon Huntley-Hatfield contributed 13 points and Ben Middlebrooks had 10 points and 10 rebounds. The Wolfpack led 50-35 at halftime and maintained their lead throughout the second half, ultimately securing the victory.

South Carolina Dominates Michigan in a Thrilling 68-62 Victory
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South Carolina Dominates Michigan in a Thrilling 68-62 Victory

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South Carolina emerged victorious over Michigan in a thrilling 68-62 contest in the Hall of Fame Series opener. Chloe Kitts and Tessa Johnson led the Gamecocks with 19 and 15 points respectively, while Syla Swords and Jordan Hobbs contributed 27 and 19 points for Michigan. Despite trailing by 64-62 with 22 seconds left, South Carolina held on to secure the …

North Carolina Women Dominate Charleston Southern in Season Opener
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North Carolina Women Dominate Charleston Southern in Season Opener

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No. 15 North Carolina women beat Charleston Southern 83-53 to begin the season. The Tar Heels open the season ranked for the third consecutive year. The team was led by Alyssa Ustby with 18 points, eight rebounds and four assists, while Lexi Donarski added 14 points. UNC dominated the game, outscoring Charleston Southern 83-53.

State Blasts Stanford 59-28: Bailey's Explosive Offense Fuels Wolfpack Victory
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State Blasts Stanford 59-28: Bailey's Explosive Offense Fuels Wolfpack Victory

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North Carolina State dominated Stanford 59-28, snapping a two-game home losing streak with an overpowering quick-strike start to the second half. CJ Bailey shone on offense and special teams, rushing for two touchdowns and adding three more. The Wolfpack's defense struggled mightily against Stanford, forcing only one punt late in the fourth quarter while yielding 527 total yards.

March Madness: Kelly, Ustby lead No. 8 seed North Carolina to 59-56 NCAA victory over Michigan State
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March Madness: Kelly, Ustby lead No. 8 seed North Carolina to 59-56 NCAA victory over Michigan State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “First, I need to make my damn free throws, so start with that,” Kelly said as the Tar Heels survived in a 59-56 victory Friday. Alyssa Ustby had 16 points and 17 rebounds, no board bigger than collecting Kelly’s final foul line miss with 3.2 …

No. 9 Duke hosts No. 7 North Carolina following Davis’ 22-point game
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No. 9 Duke hosts No. 7 North Carolina following Davis’ 22-point game

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North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Duke scores 80.2 points, 10.4 more per game than the 69.8 North Carolina gives up. North Carolina averages 8.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 more made shots on average than the 6.6 per game Duke allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Blue …

No. 9 North Carolina beats North Carolina State 79-70, maintains hold on 1st place in ACC
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No. 9 North Carolina beats North Carolina State 79-70, maintains hold on 1st place in ACC

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina turned in a strong defensive performance and found a spark in a scrum against rival North Carolina State. Harrison Ingram scored a season-high 22 points and the ninth-ranked Tar Heels appeared motivated following a feisty moment when the teams squared off in the second half Saturday, rallying from a 10-point deficit for a 79-70 …

Davis sets Smith Center record with 42 points as No. 9 North Carolina beats Miami 75-71
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Davis sets Smith Center record with 42 points as No. 9 North Carolina beats Miami 75-71

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — After a huge first half, RJ Davis saw no reason to back off. For me to have a performance like that tonight means the world to me.” Davis, a senior guard who set a single-game Smith Center scoring record, had 21 points in each half. We needed every bit of his 42.” Norchad Omier had 22 …

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

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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 …

No. 3 North Carolina holds off Florida State 75-68 to extend win streak to 10 games
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 3 North Carolina holds off Florida State 75-68 to extend win streak to 10 games

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — North Carolina had won seven straight Atlantic Coast Conference games by double digits. 3 North Carolina rally from an eight-point deficit early in the second half and beat Florida State 75-68. Cadeau shot 8 of 9 from the free-throw line and had six assists as North Carolina extended its win streak to 10 games. BIC PICTURE North …

Parker, Taylor score 15 each, NC State rolls past Virginia 76-60
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Parker, Taylor score 15 each, NC State rolls past Virginia 76-60

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Dennis Parker Jr. and Jayden Taylor scored 15 points each and North Carolina State defeated Virginia 76-60 on Saturday in the conference home opener for the Wolfpack. The Wolfpack led 35-28 at halftime then opened the second half on an 11-4 run in which Parker scored four points and Horne hit a 3-pointer to give them a …

Davis, Bacot lead No. 8 North Carolina to 65-55 victory over 16th-ranked Clemson
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Davis, Bacot lead No. 8 North Carolina to 65-55 victory over 16th-ranked Clemson

Associated Press  

CLEMSON, S.C. — North Carolina coach Hubert Davis spent more time listening than talking down the stretch of his team’s game at Clemson. Bacot, in his fifth season, said the Tar Heels knew they needed to stay sharp to defeat a team in Clemson that entered the week as the ACC’s best in the NET rankings. North Carolina held the …

No. 3 NC State blows out Old Dominion 87-50 for another 12-0 start
1 year ago

No. 3 NC State blows out Old Dominion 87-50 for another 12-0 start

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NORFOLK, Va. — Madison Hayes scored 17 points to lead six players in double figures and No. 10 BAYLOR 61, PROVIDENCE 36 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Bella Fontleroy scored 14 points, Sarah Andrews added 12 points and Baylor routed Providence in the West Palm Beach Classic. 21 FLORIDA STATE 110, ALABAMA STATE 45 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Ta’Niya Latson’s 23 points …

Top-ranked South Carolina women hold off No. 11 Utah for 78-69 win in Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase
1 year ago

Top-ranked South Carolina women hold off No. 11 Utah for 78-69 win in Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — South Carolina faced another challenge from a ranked team on Sunday and the No. This is the worst we’re going to be and we’re just in December.” Alissa Pili made 15 of her 23 shots from the floor and finished with 37 points for Utah, getting the better of her individual matchups with the 6-foot-7 Cardoso and …

No. 1 South Carolina rallies from 11 down to beat No. 24 UNC 65-58 in ACC/SEC Challenge
1 year ago

No. 1 South Carolina rallies from 11 down to beat No. 24 UNC 65-58 in ACC/SEC Challenge

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Top-ranked South Carolina’s romping, high-scoring offense never showed up at No. Bree Hall scored 15 points and South Carolina rallied from 11 down in the second quarter to push past UNC 65-58 in Thursday night’s ACC/SEC Challenge. But the Gamecocks ended up in a fight to the final seconds with the Tar Heels, who got off …

Rivers helps No. 5 North Carolina State beat Vanderbilt 70-62
1 year ago

Rivers helps No. 5 North Carolina State beat Vanderbilt 70-62

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Saniya Rivers scored 22 points as No. River Baldwin added 12 points and 10 rebounds for N.C. State, Aziaha James chipped in 14 points, and Zoe Brooks had 10 points, four assists and four steals. N.C. State put more cushion between itself and Vanderbilt by outscoring the Commodores 19-10 in the third quarter. That team I saw …

Sanchez, Lee help No. 16 Kansas State women turn back No. 18 North Carolina 63-56
1 year ago

Sanchez, Lee help No. 16 Kansas State women turn back No. 18 North Carolina 63-56

Associated Press  

ESTERO, Fla. — Gisela Sanchez scored 15 points off the bench, including four free throws in the final 20 seconds, and No. 18 North Carolina 63-56 on Saturday in a battle of unbeaten teams at the Gulf Coast Showcase. The Wildcats made 8 of 10 free throws in the final two minutes and were 15 of 20 from the line …

Deja Kelly scores 10 points in 4th quarter, No. 18 North Carolina women rally past Vermont 54-51
1 year ago

Deja Kelly scores 10 points in 4th quarter, No. 18 North Carolina women rally past Vermont 54-51

Associated Press  

ESTERO, Fla. — Deja Kelly scored 10 of her 18 points in the fourth quarter to rally No. The Tar Heels trailed 45-34 with less that six minutes to play but it wasn’t until a 13-1 run that North Carolina took the lead. Kayla McPherson made a layup to give her six points in the rally and put North Carolina …

Ustby leads No. 17 North Carolina women past Elon 68-39 with 16 points, 11 rebounds
1 year, 1 month ago

Ustby leads No. 17 North Carolina women past Elon 68-39 with 16 points, 11 rebounds

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Alyssa Ustby scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and No. 17 North Carolina defeated Elon 68-39 on Saturday. Jessica Booth and Maraja Pass had eight points apiece for the Phoenix, who had seven field goals in the first quarter and 14 in the game. North Carolina never trailed and when Kelly hit a jumper the …

No. 16 North Carolina survives a late scare from Davidson, Tar Heels earn a 74-70 win
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 16 North Carolina survives a late scare from Davidson, Tar Heels earn a 74-70 win

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Lexi Donarski hit two free throws with nine seconds left and Indya Nivar blocked a 3-point attempt by Mallorie Haines at the buzzer and No. After Millie Prior’s layup at the four-minute mark put Davidson up 66-65, Alyssa Ustby scored at the basket and Donarski drilled a 3 to put the Tar Heels up 70-66. Prior …

Transfers Nivar, Donarski, Gakdeng help No. 16 North Carolina women rout Gardner-Webb 102-49
1 year, 1 month ago

Transfers Nivar, Donarski, Gakdeng help No. 16 North Carolina women rout Gardner-Webb 102-49

Associated Press  

CHAPLE HILL, N.C. — Indya Nivar had 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead a trio of transfers with impressive debuts and No. 16 North Carolina beat Gardner-Webb 102-49 in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday night. All five North Carolina starters scored in double figures with Deja Kella adding 14. North Carolina was 16 of 23 in …

No. 14 North Carolina in full control with Maye accounting for 4 touchdowns in 40-7 win over Orange
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 14 North Carolina in full control with Maye accounting for 4 touchdowns in 40-7 win over Orange

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “This was important to to get better and that’s what they did.” The Tar Heels overpowered the Orange with a ball-control offense that churned out 644 yards total offense and about twice as much time of possession. North Carolina’s second scoring drive ended on Maye’s 1-yard …

No. 17 North Carolina edges Appalachian State 40-34 in two overtimes
1 year, 3 months ago

No. 17 North Carolina edges Appalachian State 40-34 in two overtimes

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Drake Maye’s 13-yard run in the second overtime helped rescue North Carolina and the Tar Heels’ defense made it hold up in a 40-34 win. “They picked themselves back up and went right back to work.” Appalachian State gained 494 yards in total offense, but couldn’t …

No. 1 South Carolina tops Tennessee for SEC title
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 1 South Carolina tops Tennessee for SEC title

Associated Press  

GREEENVILLE, S.C. — Zia Cooke scored 24 points and Aliyah Boston added 18 as No. 14 OHIO STATE 72 MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark had 30 points, 17 assists and 10 rebounds in her 10th career triple-double for the Iowa Hawkeyes, who built a 37-point halftime lead and beat Ohio State to win the Big Ten Tournament for the second straight …

Duke beats N.C. State for fifth consecutive win, 71-67
1 year, 9 months ago

Duke beats N.C. State for fifth consecutive win, 71-67

Associated Press  

DURHAM, N.C. — Jeremy Roach scored 20 points and helped Duke hold off North Carolina State in a 71-67 victory on Tuesday night to win its fifth straight game and complete a 16-0 home schedule. Terquavion Smith, who along with Joiner averages over 17 points a game and scored 24 points in the Wolfpack’s 84-60 win over the Blue Devils …

Cooke, No. 1 South Carolina women top Florida 87-56
1 year, 10 months ago

Cooke, No. 1 South Carolina women top Florida 87-56

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Zia Cooke scored 22 points and No. Rikki Harris had 15 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two steals for Ohio State and Taylor Thierry scored 13 points. 19 NORTH CAROLINA 66, OT RALEIGH, N.C. — Aziaha James scored seven of her 18 points in overtime as North Carolina State rallied to beat North Carolina. …

South Carolina wins rematch of NCAA final to stay undefeated
1 year, 10 months ago

South Carolina wins rematch of NCAA final to stay undefeated

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 STANFORD 67 SEATTLE — Elle Ladine scored 21 points and Dalayah Daniels made two key free throws with 8 seconds left, helping Washington knock off Stanford. Monika Czinano scored 14 points and Kate Martin added 11 for the Hawkeyes, who took the lead midway …

Maryland-Eastern Shore rallies late to beat NC Central 59-58
1 year, 11 months ago

Maryland-Eastern Shore rallies late to beat NC Central 59-58

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! DURHAM, N.C. — Zion Styles and Donchevell Nugent scored 13 points apiece and Maryland-Eastern Shore scored the final eight points to beat North Carolina Central 59-58 on Monday night. Nathanial Pollard Jr. grabbed an offensive rebound and scored with 28 seconds left to get UMES …

Boston leads No. 1 South Carolina women past Vandy 96-48
1 year, 11 months ago

Boston leads No. 1 South Carolina women past Vandy 96-48

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Aliyah Boston had 16 points and 10 rebounds as top-ranked South Carolina dominated Vanderbilt 96-48 Thursday night for the Gamecocks’ 25th straight victory. 2 OHIO STATE 84, NORTHWESTERN 54 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Taylor Mikesell and Rebeka Mikulasikova each scored 18 points and …

No. 1 South Carolina battles back to beat Mississippi State
1 year, 11 months ago

No. 1 South Carolina battles back to beat Mississippi State

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— Zia Cooke scored 16 points and Aliyah Boston added 12 to help No. 4 NOTRE DAME 50 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — First-year guard Paulina Paris scored 11 of her season-high 16 points in the fourth quarter to help North Carolina push past Notre Dame. 6 INDIANA 72, NORTHWESTERN 50 EVANSTON, Ill. — Mackenzie Holmes scored 24 points and grabbed …

Hayes scores 20, No. 8 NC State women beat Clemson 77-59
2 years ago

Hayes scores 20, No. 8 NC State women beat Clemson 77-59

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Madson Hayes scored a career-high 20 points as No. For the second straight game, N.C. State played without both point guard Diamond Johnson and forward Jada Boyd, the team’s two leading scorers who each have ankle injuries. “I’m just glad to get the heck out of her with a W, and hopefully we’ll get some people healthy …

No. 1 South Carolina hands No. 2 Stanford first loss of season in OT thriller
2 years, 1 month ago

No. 1 South Carolina hands No. 2 Stanford first loss of season in OT thriller

New York Times  

In one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the women’s college basketball season, No. South Carolina star Aliyah Boston hit a game-tying jumper with 2.1 seconds left in regulation, giving her the 63rd double-double of her career. Stanford’s Agnes Emma-Nnopu got a steal down 73-71 with 14 seconds left, but a series of sloppy errors closed the door on …

North Carolina holds on at the end, tops reeling Miami 27-24
2 years, 2 months ago

North Carolina holds on at the end, tops reeling Miami 27-24

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Maye passed for 309 yards and two touchdowns, one of them a 74-yarder to J.J. Jones, as North Carolina overcame a huge effort by Van Dyke to beat Miami 27-24 on Saturday and move atop the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Coastal Division. “It’s amazing how hard young …

No. 1 South Carolina women beat Creighton, reach Final Four
2 years, 8 months ago

No. 1 South Carolina women beat Creighton, reach Final Four

Associated Press  

GREENSBORO, N.C. — South Carolina and Aliyah Boston gained what they’d pointed toward all season — a shot at redemption at the Final Four. The Gamecocks took control early and rarely gave Creighton a chance to get back into the game, which ended with South Carolina getting its fourth Final Four appearance in the past seven tournaments. “It was pressure-packed …

North Carolina women rout Arizona 63-45 to reach Sweet 16
2 years, 9 months ago

North Carolina women rout Arizona 63-45 to reach Sweet 16

Associated Press  

TUCSON, Ariz. — North Carolina’s players locked arms and kicked in unison as the band played the school fight song in an otherwise-deflated McKale Center. Kennedy Todd-Williams scored 19 points, Deja Kelly added 15 and North Carolina overwhelmed Arizona 63-45 Monday night to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in seven years. Disjointed and tentative against North Carolina’s …

March Madness: North Carolina upsets Baylor in overtime, will face UCLA in Sweet 16
2 years, 9 months ago

March Madness: North Carolina upsets Baylor in overtime, will face UCLA in Sweet 16

LA Times  

North Carolina’s Armando Bacot goes up for a shot against Baylor’s Jeremy Sochan on Saturday. To persevere in a moment like that and just come together, I’m just so proud of everyone.” RJ Davis scored a career-high 30 points with a nifty layup while being fouled in overtime, when Bacot made the tiebreaking free throws after missing three in the …

Record-setting defense leads S Carolina women to 79-21 win
2 years, 9 months ago

Record-setting defense leads S Carolina women to 79-21 win

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina figured out one way to solve its fourth quarter woes is to hold the opponent to the fewest points ever in a woman’s NCAA Tournament game. South Carolina did that in 2021, shutting out Texas in the fourth quarter of a 62-34 win in last year’s NCAA Tournament regional final. Grace was one of a …

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