March Madness: North Carolina upsets Baylor in overtime, will face UCLA in Sweet 16
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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 final 38 seconds of regulation. 7 Murray State 60 INDIANAPOLIS — St. Peter’s broke the hearts of Kentuckians yet again, getting 17 points from KC Ndefo to beat Murray State in the second round of the NCAA tournament and complete its rise from obscurity into the Sweet 16. 9 Memphis 78 PORTLAND, Ore. — Drew Timme scored 21 of his 25 points in the second half, and the Bulldogs, the NCAA tournament’s top overall seed, rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat the Tigers. Notae’s replacement, Chris Lykes, hit all four free-throw attempts in the final 10 seconds to secure the win after New Mexico State closed to within two points on Teddy Allen’s three-pointer with 12 seconds left.

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No. 19 North Carolina women pull away in OT for a win over No. 14 Duke after losing 16-point lead
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No. 19 North Carolina women pull away in OT for a win over No. 14 Duke after losing 16-point lead

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 19 North Carolina made 10 of 14 free throws in overtime to beat No. After the Blue Devils scored the first three points in overtime, Blanca Thomas made three free throws before Lexi Donarski drilled a 3-pointer to put the Tar Heels up 46-43. North …

Davis scores 26 points to help surging North Carolina thump SMU
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Davis scores 26 points to help surging North Carolina thump SMU

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — RJ Davis scored 26 points and Ian Jackson scored 18 points and North Carolina controlled SMU for an 82-67 win on Tuesday night in a contest it never trailed. Drake Powell scored 17 points for the Tar Heels who finished shooting …

RJ Davis rallies North Carolina past No. 18 UCLA 76-74 in CBS Sports Classic
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RJ Davis rallies North Carolina past No. 18 UCLA 76-74 in CBS Sports Classic

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NEW YORK — RJ Davis made the tying and go-ahead free throws with 13 seconds left, and North Carolina erased a 16-point deficit for a 76-74 victory over No. Seth Trimble added 12 and forced a UCLA turnover that set up the free throws by …

Elliot Cadeau, UNC ponder emotional loss to No. 7 Florida after comeback falls short
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Elliot Cadeau, UNC ponder emotional loss to No. 7 Florida after comeback falls short

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “I feel like I made some plays toward the end that didn’t help the team.” Coach Hubert Davis said he didn’t say anything to Cadeau after the game — a trait that he learned from legendary Tar Heels coach Dean Smith. I rarely say anything …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

North Carolina’s brutal schedule continues with games against No. 7 Florida, No. 18 UCLA up next
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North Carolina’s brutal schedule continues with games against No. 7 Florida, No. 18 UCLA up next

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! There is no more, ‘My bad, I’ll get it the next possession.’ Every possession counts,” said Davis, whose team has won back-to-back games against Georgia Tech and La Salle. And they entered this week as one of five unbeatens left in men’s Division I basketball …

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 …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Smothers’ late TD helps NC State edge rival North Carolina 35-30 in Brown’s farewell at UNC
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Smothers’ late TD helps NC State edge rival North Carolina 35-30 in Brown’s farewell at UNC

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Hollywood Smothers slipped through the middle of the line for a 2-yard touchdown with 25 seconds left to help N.C. State beat rival North Carolina 35-30 on Saturday night in the Tar Heels’ final game under Mack Brown. “So I’m really, really …

Kaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61
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Kaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! SAN DIEGO — Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 15 of his 22 points points in the second half and Camden Heide added 15 for No. 13 Purdue, which beat N.C. State 71-61 on Thursday in the opening game of the Rady Children’s Invitational. Takeaways N.C. State: The …

Kaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61
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Kaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! SAN DIEGO — Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 15 of his 22 points points in the second half and Camden Heide added 15 for No. 13 Purdue, which beat N.C. State 71-61 on Thursday in the opening game of the Rady Children’s Invitational. Takeaways N.C. State: The …

No. 16 North Carolina takes on North Carolina Central, looks for 4th straight victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Michigan State holds off No. 12 North Carolina 94-91 in overtime for 3rd at Maui Invitational
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Michigan State holds off No. 12 North Carolina 94-91 in overtime for 3rd at Maui Invitational

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Takeaways Michigan State: The Spartans played without freshman guard Jase Richardson, who had 18 points in the tournament semifinals against Memphis. Michigan State’s 94 points were the most allowed by North Carolina this season. Key moment After North Carolina took a 87-86 lead on a …

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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
2 months 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 …

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.

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

Associated Press  

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.

Virginia's Running Game Takes Center Stage in ACC Battle with North Carolina
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Virginia's Running Game Takes Center Stage in ACC Battle with North Carolina

Associated Press  

North Carolina and Virginia clash in a crucial ACC matchup on Saturday (Noon ET). The Cavaliers, fresh off a thrilling win against Clemson, seek to extend their winning streak against the Tar Heels. Meanwhile, Virginia seeks to bounce back after a string of losses and the loss of star player Tylee Craft. The key matchup revolves around the running game, …

South Carolina women surge past N.C. State 78-59
9 months ago

South Carolina women surge past N.C. State 78-59

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — All-America center Kamilla Cardoso scored 22 points and unbeaten South Carolina emphatically kept its perfect season going, advancing to the championship game of the women’s NCAA Tournament with a 78-59 victory over North Carolina State on Friday night. South Carolina will meet the winner of the second Final Four game between Iowa and UConn — a matchup featuring …

N.C. State and its 2 DJs headed to 1st Final Four since 1983 after 76-64 win over Duke
9 months, 1 week ago

N.C. State and its 2 DJs headed to 1st Final Four since 1983 after 76-64 win over Duke

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Bruising big man DJ Burns Jr. plays with plenty of joy, skipping on and off the floor and interacting with North Carolina State fans that he often works into a frenzy with slick moves and a soft-touch shot. The 6-foot-9, 275-pound Burns scored a season-high 29 points on 13-of-19 shooting, DJ Horne had 20 and 11th-seeded N.C. State …

North Carolina State defeats Duke to lock in the Final Four field
9 months, 1 week ago

North Carolina State defeats Duke to lock in the Final Four field

LA Times  

North Carolina State’s DJ Burns Jr., right, works against Duke’s Mark Mitchell during the second half of the Wolfpack’s Elite Eight victory Sunday. Bruising big man DJ Burns Jr. scored a season-high 29 points, DJ Horne had 20 and 11th-seeded North Carolina State reached its first Final Four in four decades, beating Atlantic Coast Conference rival Duke 76-64 in the …

March Madness evokes memories of NC State’s last Elite Eight in 2022
9 months, 1 week ago

March Madness evokes memories of NC State’s last Elite Eight in 2022

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore — The specter of two years ago still hangs over North Carolina State. This is a new year, new team and all those things.” Sunday’s game marks the Wolfpack’s third overall trip to the Elite Eight. “I feel like we’ve had that type of caliber team.” N.C. State advanced with a 77-67 victory over Stanford on Friday. And …

N.C. State keeps magical March Madness run alive with 67-58 win over Marquette
9 months, 1 week ago

N.C. State keeps magical March Madness run alive with 67-58 win over Marquette

Associated Press  

DALLAS — DJ Horne blew kisses to the crowd and blew off the notion of North Carolina State as a Cinderella. Horne scored 19 points and N.C. State kept its magical NCAA Tournament run alive, beating Marquette 67-58 on Friday night to reach the Elite Eight for the first time since 1986. “And we weren’t quite good enough on the …

Top-seeded North Carolina and Clemson looking to move ACC beyond Sweet 16 vs Alabama and Arizona
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Top-seeded North Carolina and Clemson looking to move ACC beyond Sweet 16 vs Alabama and Arizona

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Armando Bacot and his North Carolina teammates heard the bashing about the ACC’s quality this season and they’ve added it as a chip on their broad shoulders. Ever since Zion Williamson left Duke for the NBA in 2019 after one season, “I feel like the respect for the ACC just in general kind of went down,” Bacot …

Top freshmen Watkins of USC and Kansas’ Nichols square off in bid for women’s NCAA Sweet 16 berth
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Top freshmen Watkins of USC and Kansas’ Nichols square off in bid for women’s NCAA Sweet 16 berth

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins and S’Mya Nichols used to face off in AAU ball. “The freshmen this year really broke out, proved their points, proved themselves and was a great addition to the teams that they’re on.” Watkins and Nichols are surrounded by veteran supporting casts. Coach Lindsay Gottlieb jokingly calls the USC squad “JuJu and the Nerds,” a …

Jared McCain makes 8 3s, scores 30 points as Duke ends James Madison’s March Madness run
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jared McCain makes 8 3s, scores 30 points as Duke ends James Madison’s March Madness run

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sixteen seconds into the game, Jared McCain took a kick-out pass from Kyle Filipowski, swished a 3 from the wing and smiled toward the raucous section of James Madison fans as if to say, better get used to this. McCain scored 22 of his 30 points in the first half and set a Duke record for an …

RJ Davis goes for 20 as North Carolina beats Michigan State 85-69
9 months, 2 weeks ago

RJ Davis goes for 20 as North Carolina beats Michigan State 85-69

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CHARLOTTE, N.C. — RJ Davis scored 20 points to help North Carolina beat Michigan State 85-69 in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, pushing the Tar Heels to the Sweet 16 while keeping them unbeaten in March Madness against Spartans Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo. …

North Carolina beats Tom Izzo, Michigan State in March Madness again to reach Sweet 16
9 months, 2 weeks ago

North Carolina beats Tom Izzo, Michigan State in March Madness again to reach Sweet 16

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Once again, North Carolina is moving on in the NCAA Tournament at the expense of Michigan State and Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo. RJ Davis scored 20 points to help UNC beat the Spartans 85-69 on Saturday, pushing the Tar Heels to the Sweet 16 while keeping them unbeaten in March Madness against Izzo’s teams in …

In March Madness, Gonzaga plays near-perfect 2nd half to dispatch Kansas 89-68
9 months, 2 weeks ago

In March Madness, Gonzaga plays near-perfect 2nd half to dispatch Kansas 89-68

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — And to think, some folks said they might not make it to March Madness. They improved to 16-2 since Jan. 18, with the only two losses coming to Saint Mary’s, the team that beat Gonzaga for the West Coast Conference title but was dismissed from the tournament Friday night. “Late December, it was looking like maybe …

Aziaha James stars as NC State beats Chattanooga 64-45 in NCAA women’s tourney
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Aziaha James stars as NC State beats Chattanooga 64-45 in NCAA women’s tourney

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Aziaha James scored each of her 19 points in the second half, and North Carolina State pulled away from Chattanooga for a 64-45 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. “And, yeah, it did well for me in the second half.” A 12-0 run in the third quarter stretched N.C. State’s advantage to …

North Carolina and Michigan State play in second round of NCAA Tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

North Carolina and Michigan State play in second round of NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Michigan State Spartans vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tar Heels -3.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. North Carolina averages 81.7 points, 16.2 more per game than the 65.5 Michigan State gives up. Michigan State …

James Madison pulls first 12-5 upset of March Madness by knocking off Wisconsin 72-61
9 months, 2 weeks ago

James Madison pulls first 12-5 upset of March Madness by knocking off Wisconsin 72-61

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — James Madison announced itself by beating a Big Ten team to start this season. When the Dukes did it again to start their NCAA Tournament, they made sure everybody knew: “It’s not an upset,” Xavier Brown yelled, popping his jersey in the middle of the celebration with teammates and in front of the fired-up JMU family section …

Michigan State’s Izzo goes for his 1st March Madness win against North Carolina in the West Region
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Michigan State’s Izzo goes for his 1st March Madness win against North Carolina in the West Region

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “And yet I think this year with parity in college basketball and craziness, I bet you nobody feels any more comfortable than anybody else.” The Michigan State-UNC matchup comes in the Tar Heels’ home state, one of two games Saturday in the West Region. “That …

Richardson scores 25 as Duke rallies in second half to beat Richmond 72-61 in women’s March Madness
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Richardson scores 25 as Duke rallies in second half to beat Richmond 72-61 in women’s March Madness

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Reigan Richardson scored 25 points and had seven rebounds as Duke rallied in the second half to overtake Richmond 72-61 in a first-round women’s NCAA Tournament game Friday. “I don’t want that final score to indicate or let these guys think there was anything other a herculean effort today.” Richmond hit 8 of 10 3-point tries in …

March Madness: Langborg lights it up in OT as Northwestern beats Florida Atlantic 77-65 in East
9 months, 2 weeks ago

March Madness: Langborg lights it up in OT as Northwestern beats Florida Atlantic 77-65 in East

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ryan Langborg was playing for Princeton last year when he caught the eye of Northwestern coach Chris Collins as both teams advanced at the NCAA Tournament site in Sacramento, California. “I usually don’t celebrate a lot when I make shots, but I know I had my tongue out and things like that,” said Langborg, who set a …

March Madness: Kelly, Ustby lead No. 8 seed North Carolina to 59-56 NCAA victory over Michigan State
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

North Carolina and Michigan State square off in second round of NCAA Tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

North Carolina and Michigan State square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Michigan State Spartans vs. North Carolina Tar Heels Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tar Heels -4; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. North Carolina makes 45.2% of its shots from the field this season, which is 4.1 percentage points higher …

March Madness promises indelible moments to remember. How well do you recall those that came before?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

March Madness promises indelible moments to remember. How well do you recall those that came before?

Associated Press  

Christian Laettner made “The Shot” that beat Kentucky in overtime in 1992’s NCAA Tournament classic. -- Kansas, 2008 -- Michigan, 1989 -- North Carolina, 1957 -- Cincinnati, 1961 Who hit the game-winning shot for North Carolina State to beat top-seeded Houston in the 1983 championship game? -- US Reed, Arkansas, 1981 -- Jalen Suggs, Gonzaga, 2021 -- Paul Jesperson, Northern …

Defense is set to take a major role in March Madness games in Charlotte
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Defense is set to take a major role in March Madness games in Charlotte

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chris Jans knows what he wants to see when he turns on film of his Mississippi State team’s defensive effort. Defense will be a heavy emphasis in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region games Thursday in Charlotte, where three teams that rank among the nation’s best reside in a four-team March Madness pod headlined by No. “If you …

2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: North Carolina will be the fourth No. 1 seed
9 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: North Carolina will be the fourth No. 1 seed

New York Times  

It only took until the day before Selection Sunday, but finally we can say for sure who the top eight seeds will be in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. New Mexico beat Colorado State in the Mountain West semis and should be safely in. Colorado finally gets over the hump on our bracket by beating Washington State in the Pac-12 semifinals …

Survive and advance? NC State tops No. 11 Duke 74-69; 10th-seeded Wolfpack headed to ACC semis
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Survive and advance? NC State tops No. 11 Duke 74-69; 10th-seeded Wolfpack headed to ACC semis

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — DJ Horne scored 18 points, including two clutch free throws with 15 seconds left, and North Carolina State ousted No. “When you look at those three games that we played, honestly, we’ve looked like the more fresh team than anybody.” Duke heads into the NCAAs on a sour note after dropping its regular-season finale at home to rival …

March Madness upsets are sure to come. Some teams to be wary of as you fill out your bracket
9 months, 4 weeks ago

March Madness upsets are sure to come. Some teams to be wary of as you fill out your bracket

Associated Press  

March Madness wouldn’t be March Madness without the excitement of those early upsets in the NCAA Tournament. IOWA STATE Iowa State guard Curtis Jones shoots over Kansas State guard Tylor Perry during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Manhattan, Kan. KANSAS Kansas’s Hunter Dickinson, right, is helped after being injured during the …

March Madness: How to watch and what to watch for in the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four
9 months, 4 weeks ago

March Madness: How to watch and what to watch for in the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four

Associated Press  

March Madness is racing toward the national championship game. The beloved annual tradition that is the NCAA Tournament opened with bracket busters and overnight stars — Oakland’s Jack Gohlke and Oregon’s Jermaine Couisnard, anyone? Last year’s Final Four, remember, included two 5 seeds, the fourth-seeded Huskies and 9 seed Florida Atlantic. The Final Four Utah State forward Great Osobor celebrates …

No. 1 South Carolina outlasts No. 8 LSU in SEC title game marred by fight, ejections
10 months ago

No. 1 South Carolina outlasts No. 8 LSU in SEC title game marred by fight, ejections

Associated Press  

GREENVILLE, S.C. — MiLaysia Fulwiley scored a career-high 24 points including four 3-pointers as No. 2 STANFORD 62 LAS VEGAS — McKenzie Forbes scored 26 points and Southern California beat Stanford to win the Pac-12 Tournament championship. 10 NORTH CAROLINA STATE 51 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Star freshman Hannah Hidalgo had 22 points, including a pair of baskets for the lead …

James, Brooks help No. 10 NC State hang on to beat Duke 54-51 in ACC quarterfinals
10 months ago

James, Brooks help No. 10 NC State hang on to beat Duke 54-51 in ACC quarterfinals

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Aziaha James scored 16 points while N.C. State overcame three quarters’ worth of offensive struggles to hold off Duke 54-51 in Friday night’s quarterfinals, winning a game that had the teams battling through lengthy scoring droughts and cold spells. Freshman Zoe Brooks added 12 points …

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

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

Associated Press  

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
10 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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