Cunane helps No. 2 N.C. State women rout Virginia 82-55
3 years ago

Cunane helps No. 2 N.C. State women rout Virginia 82-55

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — After No. I’m really proud of what they’ve done with the schedule we’ve played.” N.C. State was sharp Sunday, shooting 50% from the floor to rout Virginia 82-55. “To come out with the ‘W’ in ACC play, it makes us excited to come back and just dive back in and get into full-fledged league play.” BIG PICTURE Virginia: It wasn’t enough to beat N.C. State, but the Cavaliers shot remarkably well from behind the arc, making a season-high nine 3-pointers. Making shots is definitely a good thing for us.” N.C. State: After suffering its second loss of the season, the Wolfpack responded by blowing out a conference foe. We’re going to keep getting her minutes.” POLL IMPLICATIONS With the loss to Georgia, N.C. State is likely to fall in the polls, but bouncing back with this victory over Virginia should keep the Wolfpack in the mix for a spot among the top 10.

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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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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 …

Jonathan Powell, Joseph Yesufu each make 4 3-pointers, and short-handed West Virginia beats NCCU
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Jonathan Powell, Joseph Yesufu each make 4 3-pointers, and short-handed West Virginia beats NCCU

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Freshman Jonathan Powell scored a season-high 17 points, Joseph Yesufu added 14 points and short-handed West Virginia beat North Carolina Central 79-45 on Tuesday night. Before the game, West Virginia announced Tucker DeVries would be sidelined indefinitely with an upper body injury. …

N.C. State Soars to New Heights, Earns ACC Title in Dramatic Comeback
2 months ago

N.C. State Soars to New Heights, Earns ACC Title in Dramatic Comeback

Associated Press  

N.C. State has had a remarkable turnaround season, climbing from a closing season with an uncertain future to winning the ACC title. The Wolfpack have shown their ability to transfer players and have brought in experienced players like Brandon Huntley-Hatfield and Mike James to bolster their roster. They have also added a strong freshman class led by 6-5 guard Paul …

Zach Edey and Purdue power their way into NCAA title game, beating N.C. State 63-50
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Zach Edey and Purdue power their way into NCAA title game, beating N.C. State 63-50

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GLENDALE, Ariz. — There was more than one team that came to the Final Four with a dream — more than one team hoping to add its own unforgettable chapter to college basketball’s colorful history book. “It’s the one we’ve been talking about all year,” said Edey, the 7-foot-4 center who played all 40 minutes and finished with 20 points …

N.C. State and its 2 DJs headed to 1st Final Four since 1983 after 76-64 win over Duke
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 …

Aziaha James scores 29 to lead N.C. State into the women’s Elite Eight with 77-67 win over Stanford
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Aziaha James scores 29 to lead N.C. State into the women’s Elite Eight with 77-67 win over Stanford

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Unrattled by Stanford’s halftime lead, North Carolina State answered with a big third quarter and shut down All-American Cameron Brink for a spot in the Elite Eight. Saniya Rivers added 13 points and seven rebounds for the Wolfpack, who are headed to the Elite Eight for the third time overall and second time in the last three …

N.C. State keeps magical March Madness run alive with 67-58 win over Marquette
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

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

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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 …

Virginia outlasts Boston College 66-60 in OT, will face NC State in ACC Tournament semifinal
9 months, 1 week ago

Virginia outlasts Boston College 66-60 in OT, will face NC State in ACC Tournament semifinal

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WASHINGTON — Reece Beekman had 11 points and 11 assists, and Virginia took a step toward an NCAA Tournament berth — and to the semifinals of the ACC Tournament — with a 66-60 overtime victory over Boston College on Thursday night. Boston College went over five minutes without scoring before Mason Madsen of the Eagles made a jumper at the …

Survive and advance? NC State tops No. 11 Duke 74-69; 10th-seeded Wolfpack headed to ACC semis
9 months, 1 week ago

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

Aziaha James scores 28, powers No. 3 NC State to win over No. 15 Louisville 77-67
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Aziaha James scores 28, powers No. 3 NC State to win over No. 15 Louisville 77-67

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Aziaha James scored 28 points to help No. “The first half was a whole lot more fun,” N.C. State coach Wes Moore said. … And you can’t get emotional when you miss a shot.” Players from both teams wore uniforms featuring pink in celebration of N.C. State’s “Play4Kay Game” which aims to honor former Wolfpack coach Kay …

Citron, Hidalgo lead No. 19 Notre Dame women past Virginia, 86-76
11 months ago

Citron, Hidalgo lead No. 19 Notre Dame women past Virginia, 86-76

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Sonia Citron scored a season-high 28 points and freshman Hannah Hidalgo added 23 points, nine assists and six steals as No. Hidalgo, named the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Week for a record eighth time this season on Monday, now has topped 20 points in a game in 14 of the Irish’s 16 games. Citron opened …

Davis, Ingram help No. 7 North Carolina pull away in 2nd half to beat rival NC State 67-54
11 months, 1 week ago

Davis, Ingram help No. 7 North Carolina pull away in 2nd half to beat rival NC State 67-54

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RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina wants to play fast, yet coach Hubert Davis didn’t like how much the seventh-ranked Tar Heels’ rival “sped us up” with pressure backed by a hostile crowd. RJ Davis scored 16 points and Harrison Ingram had a career-best 19 rebounds to help UNC beat North Carolina State 67-54 on Wednesday night. “We knew they kind …

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

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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 …

UNC’s loss to Kentucky about much more than one play
1 year ago

UNC’s loss to Kentucky about much more than one play

New York Times  

ATLANTA — This loss was not because of one play. Put 11.9 seconds on the clock, UNC down three to Kentucky, and let the tape roll: Freshman guard Elliot Cadeau — who hadn’t played, to that point, in almost nine minutes — bringing the ball up the floor and right after crossing half court, flinging a pass to the right …

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

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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 …

NC State jumps to big lead on rival North Carolina and cruises to 39-20 win
1 year ago

NC State jumps to big lead on rival North Carolina and cruises to 39-20 win

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! RALEIGH, N.C. — Brennan Armstrong threw three touchdown passes while North Carolina State’s defense dominated North Carolina’s Drake Maye-led offense on the way to a 39-20 rivalry win on Saturday night. Kevin “KC” Concepcion had two scoring catches in the latest strong performance for the Wolfpack’s …

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

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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 …

Rivers helps N.C. State top No. 2 UConn, earning fist win over Huskies in 25 years.
1 year, 1 month ago

Rivers helps N.C. State top No. 2 UConn, earning fist win over Huskies in 25 years.

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Saniya Rivers had a career-best 33 points to go with 10 rebounds and five assists to help North Carolina State stun second-ranked Connecticut 92-81 on Sunday, earning the program’s first win against the Huskies in more than a quarter-century. — Sa’Myah Smith had 21 points and 11 rebounds, freshman guard Mikaylah Williams scored a career-high 20, and …

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

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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 …

Duke beats UNC for sixth straight win, earns double-bye
1 year, 9 months ago

Duke beats UNC for sixth straight win, earns double-bye

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Kyle Filipowski had 22 points and 13 rebounds and Duke pulled out a 62-57 win over North Carolina in their regular-season finale on Saturday. There were eight lead changes and four ties over the final nine minutes starting when UNC claimed its first lead since early on with a Davis 3-pointer that made it 46-45. Filipowski …

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 …

No. 22 UNC women crush No. 11 Duke’s ACC title hopes
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 22 UNC women crush No. 11 Duke’s ACC title hopes

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DURHAM, N.C. — Three players scored nine points and No. 1 SOUTH CAROLINA 73, GEORGIA 63 COLUMBIA, S.C. — Aliyah Boston had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Zia Cooke added 12 points as South Carolina completed a perfect Southeastern Conference season with a victory over Georgia. — Angel Reese had 23 points and 26 rebounds to tie Sylvia Fowles’ …

Gardner leads No. 6 Virginia to 67-62 win over Syracuse
1 year, 10 months ago

Gardner leads No. 6 Virginia to 67-62 win over Syracuse

Associated Press  

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Jayden Gardner scored 17 points and made a jumper near the foul line in the final minute as No. Kihei Clark and Armaan Franklin each scored 12 points for Virginia, which completed a sweep of Syracuse and moved within one game of ACC-leading Clemson. 11 BAYLOR 71 AUSTIN, Texas — Sir’Jabari Rice scored 21 points and Timmy …

Gardner, No. 6 Virginia win 7th straight, 67-62 over ‘Cuse
1 year, 10 months ago

Gardner, No. 6 Virginia win 7th straight, 67-62 over ‘Cuse

Associated Press  

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Jayden Gardner scored 17 points and made a jumper near the foul line in the final minute as No. If he called a block that would’ve been demoralizing.” Kihei Clark and Armaan Franklin each scored 12 points for Virginia, which completed a sweep of Syracuse and moved within one game of ACC-leading Clemson. This is a good …

UConn easily beats Xavier 73-37 without ailing Auriemma
1 year, 11 months ago

UConn easily beats Xavier 73-37 without ailing Auriemma

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CINCINNATI — Aubrey Griffin scored 19 points and injury-riddled UConn, playing without coach Geno Auriemma due to illness, beat Xavier 73-37 on Thursday night for its sixth straight victory. 1 SOUTH CAROLINA COLUMBIA, S.C. — Kamilla Cardoso scored 16 points and Aliyah Boston had 13 points and nine rebounds to lead South Carolina to its 13th straight win over Auburn. …

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

Associated Press  

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. 20 Maryland beats injury-depleted No. 6 UConn 85-78
2 years ago

No. 20 Maryland beats injury-depleted No. 6 UConn 85-78

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 8 NORTH CAROLINA STATE 65, SOUTH FLORIDA 57 RALEIGH, N.C. — Diamond Johnson scored 14 points before a first-half injury and short-handed North Carolina State pieced together enough offense combined with tenacious defense to defeat South Florida. She scored 11 of N.C. State’s first 19 …

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 …

UConn reaches 14th straight Final Four, tops NC State in 2OT
2 years, 8 months ago

UConn reaches 14th straight Final Four, tops NC State in 2OT

Associated Press  

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — In a double-overtime thriller that put UConn’s record streak of women’s Final Four appearances at serious risk, Paige Bueckers came through for the Huskies — and earned a trip home to Minneapolis. “Two days ago I said, ‘Win or go home,’ but we won and I’m still going home,” said Bueckers, who missed nearly three months this …

Virginia gets 5th straight win against Miami, 71-58
2 years, 10 months ago

Virginia gets 5th straight win against Miami, 71-58

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Armaan Franklin scored 15 of his 22 points in the first half to help Virginia cruise to a 71-58 victory over Miami on Saturday. The Cavaliers shot 62.5% from the field and Franklin made three of their five 3-pointers in the half. A Kihei Clark 3-pointer, Franklin’s pull-up jumper and Kadin Shedrick’s dunk capped a 7-0 surge …

Bacot has 29 points, 21 rebounds in UNC win over Virginia
2 years, 11 months ago

Bacot has 29 points, 21 rebounds in UNC win over Virginia

Associated Press  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Armando Bacot had career highs of 29 points and 21 rebounds to lead North Carolina to a 74-58 win over Virginia on Saturday. Brady Manek made five 3-pointers and added 19 points and five assists for the Tar Heels, who remained perfect at home this season with eight wins while bouncing back from a 78-73 loss …

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 …

Gardner’s last-second shot falls, Virginia wins ACC opener
3 years ago

Gardner’s last-second shot falls, Virginia wins ACC opener

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Jayden Gardner scored 15 points, including a last-second putback of a missed 3-pointer that bounced home, lifting Virginia to a 57-56 win over Pitt in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams on Friday night. In a game that saw four ties and 14 lead changes, Gardner scored the last five of the game as Virginia’s …

Virginia loses 62-58 to Preston, Ohio, ending title defense
3 years, 9 months ago

Virginia loses 62-58 to Preston, Ohio, ending title defense

Associated Press  

— Virginia spent two years on top of the college basketball world. Coming out of quarantine after a positive COVID-19 test, Virginia’s unusual title defense was stopped by another upset loss in the NCAA Tournament, falling 62-58 to Jason Preston and Ohio on Saturday. Preston and Ben Vander Plas, the two stars of Ohio’s surprising Mid-American Conference Tournament run, were …

TDs from Angeline, Thomas help NC State beat Duke 31-20
4 years, 2 months ago

TDs from Angeline, Thomas help NC State beat Duke 31-20

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — Cary Angeline and Thayer Thomas had second-half touchdown catches to help North Carolina State beat Duke 31-20 on Saturday despite losing starting quarterback Devin Leary to injury. There isn’t any flinch.” The Wolfpack picked off Chase Brice three times, the last coming after the Blue Devils had driven to the N.C. State 40-yard line with 6:06 left …

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