Gakdeng, Grant lead balanced No. 19 North Carolina women to 77-57 win over Florida.
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Gakdeng, Grant lead balanced No. 19 North Carolina women to 77-57 win over Florida.

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 19 North Carolina raced past Florida 77-57 on Wednesday night at the Jumpman Invitational. Grant hit consecutive 3-pointers and Trayanna Crisp added another in the final minute as the Tar Heels closed the first quarter with an 11-0 run to grab a 23-7 lead. Laila Hull hit a 3-pointer to start an 8-0 North Carolina run and Florida never got closer than 15 after that. Florida, sixth in the country at 50.1% from the field, was just 3 of 14 in the first quarter when the Tar Heels hit five 3-pointers.

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Will Richard scores 22 points, No. 7 Florida holds off UNC rally to remain unbeaten with 90-84 win
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Will Richard scores 22 points, No. 7 Florida holds off UNC rally to remain unbeaten with 90-84 win

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 Florida held off a furious second-half rally by North Carolina to remain unbeaten with a 90-84 victory Tuesday night in the Jumpman Invitational. R.J. Davis had 29 points and eight rebounds for the Tar Heels, who battled back from a 17-point first-half deficit to …

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 …

Presbyterian faces North Carolina Central on 8-game slide
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Presbyterian faces North Carolina Central on 8-game slide

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Presbyterian Blue Hose at North Carolina Central Eagles Durham, North Carolina; Wednesday, 11 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Presbyterian enters the matchup with North Carolina Central as losers of eight straight games. North Carolina Central is 0-9 in games decided by 10 points or more. North …

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 …

Georgia Southern hosts North Florida after Harris’ 26-point game
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Georgia Southern hosts North Florida after Harris’ 26-point game

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! North Florida Ospreys at Georgia Southern Eagles Statesboro, Georgia; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Eagles -1.5; over/under is 162.5 BOTTOM LINE: North Florida plays Georgia Southern after Josh Harris scored 26 points in North Florida’s 115-83 victory over the Warner Royals. Georgia Southern …

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

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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. …

North Carolina Central visits No. 7 LSU after Williams’ 24-point game
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North Carolina Central visits No. 7 LSU after Williams’ 24-point game

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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 LSU Tigers Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 7 LSU takes on North Carolina Central after Mikaylah Williams scored 24 points in LSU’s 82-65 win against the NC State Wolfpack. LSU scores 89.3 points per game, …

North Florida faces Coppin State, aims to break 4-game slide
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North Florida faces Coppin State, aims to break 4-game slide

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Coppin State Eagles at North Florida Ospreys Jacksonville, Florida; Friday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Florida looks to end its four-game slide when the Ospreys play Coppin State. North Florida ranks sixth in the ASUN with 14.3 assists per game led by Sarah Taub …

North Florida Ospreys face the Coppin State Eagles on 4-game losing streak
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North Florida Ospreys face the Coppin State Eagles on 4-game losing streak

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Coppin State Eagles at North Florida Ospreys Jacksonville, Florida; Friday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Florida heads into the matchup with Coppin State after losing four straight games. Coppin State ranks fourth in the MEAC scoring 25.7 points per game in the paint led …

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 …

Kitts scored 14 points in No. 1 South Carolina’s 42nd straight win, 95-44, over East Carolina
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Kitts scored 14 points in No. 1 South Carolina’s 42nd straight win, 95-44, over East Carolina

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 South Carolina to a 95-44 win over East Carolina on Sunday for the Gamecocks’ 42nd straight victory. As the lead grew, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley mixed and matched her players, twice even using a full, hockey-style line change to sub out all five …

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 …

North Florida Rallys to 74-71 Victory Over South Carolina in Season Opener
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North Florida Rallys to 74-71 Victory Over South Carolina in Season Opener

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North Florida secured a 74-71 victory over South Carolina in their season opener. Jaylen Smith shone with 14 points, 3-pointers, and a crucial layup in the final seconds. The Ospreys dominated the second half, outscoring the Gamecocks 42-24. The victory marks a significant step for North Florida, who finished last in the Atlantic Coast Conference South Division in 2023.

Double-Double Delight: Makayla Timpson Leads Florida State to Historic Victory over North Florida
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Double-Double Delight: Makayla Timpson Leads Florida State to Historic Victory over North Florida

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Florida State women's basketball team dominated North Florida with a 119-49 victory. Ta'Niya Latson had a double-double with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Makayla Timpson contributed 17 points and 22 rebounds. The Seminoles led 56-20 at halftime and scored 39 points in the third quarter to secure the win.

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.

North Carolina Dominates Florida State in Thrilling Victory
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North Carolina Dominates Florida State in Thrilling Victory

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North Carolina cruised to a 35-11 victory over Florida State, with Omarion Hampton scoring four touchdowns and racking up 172 rushing and 93 receiving yards. The Tar Heels dominated the game in all phases, while the Seminoles struggled to generate any offensive offense, managing just 61 yards in the first half.

SC State Soars Past NC Central, Clinches Top 25 Poll Position
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SC State Soars Past NC Central, Clinches Top 25 Poll Position

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South Carolina State defeated North Carolina Central 24-21 in a thrilling game played in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Eric Phoenix threw two touchdown passes to Caden High and added a TD run, while Walker Harris caught a touchdown pass for the Eagles. NC Central had five wins in a row since their last two losses, but they were unable to maintain …

North Carolina Aims to Halt Florida State's Unbeatable Run with Ground Attack
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North Carolina Aims to Halt Florida State's Unbeatable Run with Ground Attack

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North Carolina seeks to build on its impressive win over Virginia and climb the ACC standings with a victory over Florida State. The Tar Heels are coming off a four-game losing streak and are looking to secure bowl eligibility in November. The Seminoles, on the other hand, are struggling with a 1-6 record in ACC games and need to establish …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

No. 3 North Carolina holds off Florida State 75-68 to extend win streak to 10 games
11 months, 1 week 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 …

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

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

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

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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 …

Florida Gulf Coast tops No. 18 North Carolina on late basket by Adams
1 year, 1 month ago

Florida Gulf Coast tops No. 18 North Carolina on late basket by Adams

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ESTERO, Fla. — Kierra Adams got to the basket for a layup with seven seconds left to lift Florida Gulf Coast to a 65-64 upset win over No. 16 KANSAS STATE 70 ESTERO, Fla. — Caitlin Clark scored 32 points, and Iowa survived wasting a pair of double-digit leads before rallying to finally beat Kansas State in the championship game …

Kierra Adams’s layup lifts Florida Gulf Coast past No. 18 North Carolina 65-64
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Kierra Adams’s layup lifts Florida Gulf Coast past No. 18 North Carolina 65-64

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ESTERO, Fla. — Kierra Adams got to the basket for a layup with seven seconds left to lift Florida Gulf Coast to a 65-64 upset win over No. The Eagles took a four-point lead to start the fourth quarter, but Deja Kelly scored six straight points on two jumpers and a pair of free throws and the Tar Heels led …

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

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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 …

Davis scores 30 and No. 14 North Carolina beats No. 20 Arkansas for 3rd place at Battle 4 Atlantis
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Davis scores 30 and No. 14 North Carolina beats No. 20 Arkansas for 3rd place at Battle 4 Atlantis

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Davis made a fast-break layup to cap an 11-2 run and give North Carolina a 59-50 lead with 11:21 left. North Carolina had three-point play opportunities on back-to-back possessions, to foul out Makhi Mitchell, and Davis made his free throw for a 72-61 lead. The …

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

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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. 17 North Carolina women beat Hampton 62-32
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 17 North Carolina women beat Hampton 62-32

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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. …

Bacot scores 26, UNC beats Michigan at Jumpman Invitational
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Bacot scores 26, UNC beats Michigan at Jumpman Invitational

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Armando Bacot scored 26 points on 11-of-16 shooting, RJ Davis hit four 3-pointers and finished with 19 points and North Carolina held on to beat Michigan 80-76 Wednesday night. Caleb Love added 18 points, including four free throws in the closing seconds, for North Carolina. The Wolverines scored 11 of the next 15 points — including 3s …

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

Boykin, defense help No. 14 NC State rally past FSU 19-17
2 years, 2 months ago

Boykin, defense help No. 14 NC State rally past FSU 19-17

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “After halftime,” he said, “we knew that the game was going to be on us.” Boykin picked off Jordan Travis’ pass in the end zone with 38 seconds left, lifting N.C. State past Florida State 19-17 despite losing quarterback Devin Leary to injury. “We made a …

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

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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 …

North Carolina ousts Peacocks, sets up Final Four Duke clash
2 years, 9 months ago

North Carolina ousts Peacocks, sets up Final Four Duke clash

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PHILADELPHIA — North Carolina crushed all hope of a March Madness miracle in the early going Sunday, getting 20 points and 22 rebounds from Armando Bacot in a wire-to-wire 69-49 runaway over 15th-seeded Saint Peter’s. Next Saturday in New Orleans will mark the first Final Four meeting — first NCAA Tournament meeting, in fact — between the Tobacco Road archrivals …

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

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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 …

Great defense, bad shooting as S. Carolina beats Miami 49-33
2 years, 9 months ago

Great defense, bad shooting as S. Carolina beats Miami 49-33

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley said as long as her defense can keep playing this good, her team’s bad shooting can fix itself, later in the NCAA Tournament. Hurricanes coach Katie Meier said the only way she saw to beat South Carolina was to slow down Boston, show as much toughness and fight as the Gamecocks …

Manek, Love lead North Carolina past Syracuse 88-79 in OT
2 years, 10 months ago

Manek, Love lead North Carolina past Syracuse 88-79 in OT

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Brady Manek scored 22 points, Caleb Love hit three clutch 3-pointers and North Carolina defeated Syracuse 88-79 in overtime on Monday night. RJ Davis hit a 3-pointer on North Carolina’s next possession and the Tar Heels were in control with an eight-point lead. North Carolina’s Armando Bacot had 17 points and 18 rebounds for his 23rd …

Gators beat Gamecocks for first SEC win 71-63
2 years, 11 months ago

Gators beat Gamecocks for first SEC win 71-63

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! COLUMBIA, S.C. — Phlandrous Fleming Jr. and Kowacie Reeves scored 14 points each and Florida beat South Carolina 71-63 on Saturday for its first Southeastern Conference win of the season. South Carolina was forced to foul and Tyree Appleby made two free throws before a …

No. 1 SC women beat No. 2 UConn 73-57 to solidify top spot
3 years, 1 month ago

No. 1 SC women beat No. 2 UConn 73-57 to solidify top spot

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PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Dawn Staley’s top-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks turned up their defense in the fourth quarter to turn away UConn. The Gamecocks wouldn’t let the Huskies beat them in the Bahamas, outscoring them 16-3 in the final quarter, setting off a postgame celebration that had South Carolina swaying alongside a Bahamian dance group. Trailing 52-50 late in the …

Cooke, No. 1 South Carolina women beat No. 5 NC State 66-57
3 years, 1 month ago

Cooke, No. 1 South Carolina women beat No. 5 NC State 66-57

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RALEIGH, N.C. — The top-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks sure looked ready for their marquee season-opening matchup of Final Four contenders. Zia Cooke scored 17 points and South Carolina never trailed in its 66-57 win against N.C. State on Tuesday night, earning an impressive road win that ended the Wolfpack’s long nonconference home winning streak. So we just had to make …

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