CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Lanie Grant scored 15 points, Alyssa Ustby had a double-double and No. 19 North Carolina took control early to roll to a 90-47 win over Norfolk State on Saturday. The Tar Heels held the Spartans without a field goal for the final 7:23 of the first quarter and turned a one-point lead into a 29-8 lead by the end. Norfolk State missed eight shots and … [Read more...] about No. 19 UNC women put 6 in double figures, roll to 90-47 win over Norfolk State
South Florida women top No. 9 Duke 65-56
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sammie Puisis scored nine of her 23 points in the final seven minutes to help South Florida hold off ninth-ranked Duke for a 65-56 victory on Saturday. L'or Mputu had 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulls (7-6), who led by as many as 23 in the first half. Duke (10-3) whittled away at the deficit, pulling within 42-39 on Taina Mair's 3-pointer in the … [Read more...] about South Florida women top No. 9 Duke 65-56
UNC running back Omarion Hampton to forgo bowl game, declares for 2025 NFL Draft
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton, one of the most dominant players in the country the past two seasons, declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Sunday night. Hampton made the announcement through social media, announcing his intentions to take his career to the next level. “After much thought and prayer, I am officially announcing that I … [Read more...] about UNC running back Omarion Hampton to forgo bowl game, declares for 2025 NFL Draft
Live scoreboard: UNC, No. 7 Florida face off in 2024 Jumpman Invitational
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) — The schedule for North Carolina's men's basketball team is not letting up, as the Tar Heels have two top 25 opponents lined up this week. UNC (6-4 overall, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) face the undefeated No. 7 Florida Gators (10-0) in the 2024 Jumpman Invitational. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Here’s … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: UNC, No. 7 Florida face off in 2024 Jumpman Invitational
UNC football legend Lawrence Taylor says Tar Heels have ‘chance to win it all’ under Bill Belichick
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – One week after the University of North Carolina shocked the college football world with the hiring of six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick, many continue to debate the amount of success the former New England Patriots coach will have on the collegiate level. One person adding to the conversation is former UNC standout and NFL linebacker … [Read more...] about UNC football legend Lawrence Taylor says Tar Heels have ‘chance to win it all’ under Bill Belichick