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 amoebic zone, the Wildcats shot 3 of 14, had four turnovers and didn’t score over the final 5:19 of the first quarter. North Carolina took advantage of the Arizona clanging, scoring the first nine points of the quarter to stretch a five-point lead to 23-9. BIG PICTURE North Carolina carried a dominating fourth quarter against Stephen F. Austin into a hostile environment and blew out a team that spent a good portion of the season ranked in the top 10.

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RJ Davis rallies North Carolina past No. 18 UCLA 76-74 in CBS Sports Classic
3 days, 7 hours ago

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 …

Rivers scores 25, James has 21 and No. 22 NC State women slip past Davidson 59-57
1 week, 6 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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
1 week, 6 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

North Carolina Central visits West Virginia following Small’s 26-point showing
2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Associated Press  

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...
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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. 16 North Carolina takes on North Carolina Central, looks for 4th straight victory
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Hull has breakout game, No. 14 North Carolina women pull away from NC A&T 66-47
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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

Davis' 24 Points Ignite North Carolina Comeback Against Elon

Associated Press  

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

NC State Dominates South Carolina Upstate in Season Opener
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NC State Dominates South Carolina Upstate in Season Opener

Associated Press  

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.

State Blasts Stanford 59-28: Bailey's Explosive Offense Fuels Wolfpack Victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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.

SC State Soars Past NC Central, Clinches Top 25 Poll Position
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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

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 …

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

No. 9 Duke hosts No. 7 North Carolina following Davis’ 22-point game
9 months, 2 weeks 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
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Davis sets Smith Center record with 42 points as No. 9 North Carolina beats Miami 75-71
9 months, 4 weeks ago

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 …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

RJ Davis scores 23 points, No. 11 North Carolina knocks off unbeaten No. 7 Oklahoma 81-69
1 year ago

RJ Davis scores 23 points, No. 11 North Carolina knocks off unbeaten No. 7 Oklahoma 81-69

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — RJ Davis was left off the All-Atlantic Coast Conference preseason team. “I have always had doubters, but I’ve always stayed true to myself.” It was the seventh straight game Davis led the Tar Heels in scoring. North Carolina’s defense gave Oklahoma fits in the early going, holding the Sooners to 0 for 5 shooting from the field …

Paige Bueckers scores 26 to lead No. 17 UConn to a 76-64 win over No. 24 North Carolina
1 year ago

Paige Bueckers scores 26 to lead No. 17 UConn to a 76-64 win over No. 24 North Carolina

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Paige Bueckers scored 26 points to lead No. 17 UConn over 24th-ranked North Carolina 76-64 in the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase on Sunday. Aaliyah Edwards added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Huskies Maria Gakdeng had 14 points and 13 rebounds for North Carolina, before fouling out late in the game. North Carolina cut the …

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 …

North Carolina’s cathartic win over Tennessee shows the Tar Heels belong
1 year ago

North Carolina’s cathartic win over Tennessee shows the Tar Heels belong

New York Times  

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — If it felt cathartic, that’s because it was. “So the fact that we went out there and lost,” freshman guard Elliot Cadeau said, “just made it really personal.” Armando Bacot, the team’s fifth-year center, even had trouble sleeping once the team got home. It was, as one upper-deck UNC fan put it, the “most enjoyable few …

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

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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 …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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 …

Women’s college basketball power rankings: NC State makes a jump, South Carolina rolls
1 year, 11 months ago

Women’s college basketball power rankings: NC State makes a jump, South Carolina rolls

New York Times  

There is a mantra I repeat to myself during the winter months when ranked teams are holding on to single-digit leads against inferior opponents: There is no such thing as a bad road win in conference play. Dropped out: Baylor, Louisville Almost Famous: Oregon, MTSU, Tennessee, Louisville • I’ll be honest: I have tuned out of South Carolina in some …

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 …

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 …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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 …

Manek, Love lead North Carolina past Syracuse 88-79 in OT
2 years, 9 months ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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

Associated Press  

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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