CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN/AP) — North Carolina men's basketball mounted a huge second-half comeback Tuesday night in Charlotte, but in the end, the Tar Heels came up short. UNC (6-5, 1-0) could not hand No. 7 Florida (11-0) their first defeat of the season, losing to the Gators 90-84. The matchup was the first game of the 2024 Jumpman Invitational in Charlotte Tuesday … [Read more...] about Tar Heels’ comeback falls short as North Carolina loses to No. 7 Florida
Flagg scores 24 and No. 5 Duke dominates George Mason in 68-47 win
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Freshman star Cooper Flagg had 24 points and nine rebounds as No. 5 Duke held George Mason to just 29.4% shooting in a 68-47 win Tuesday night. Flagg, a preseason Associated Press All-American, shot 7 for 20 from the field but was active on the glass. He had four assists and was perfect in eight trips to the foul line for the Blue Devils (9-2). Jalen … [Read more...] about Flagg scores 24 and No. 5 Duke dominates George Mason in 68-47 win
Top NC quarterback sticks with UNC football as first recruit in Bill Belichick era
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – Bill Belichick just scored his first huge victory on the recruiting trail since being introduced as the new head coach of the North Carolina football program. East Forsyth quarterback Bryce Baker, one of the highest-ranked prospects in the state of North Carolina, reaffirmed his commitment to UNC and will sign with the Tar Heels, he announced … [Read more...] about Top NC quarterback sticks with UNC football as first recruit in Bill Belichick era
Damon Nahas named permanent UNC women’s soccer coach after national title run
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – The interim tag has officially been lifted for Damon Nahas after leading the University of North Carolina women’s soccer team to its first national title in more than a decade. Nahas, the second person in NCAA women’s soccer history to win a national championship in their first year as a head coach, served on an interim basis following the … [Read more...] about Damon Nahas named permanent UNC women’s soccer coach after national title run
South Carolina, UCLA, Duke and Texas women to play in round-robin tournament in Las Vegas in 2025
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (WNCN) — South Carolina, UCLA, Duke and Texas will play in a round-robin tournament in Las Vegas next year during Thanksgiving week. The Players Era Women's Championship will allow the opportunity for athletes on each team to engage in at least $1 million of NIL activities with the title group and sponsors. "Players Era is creating the first-ever tentpole … [Read more...] about South Carolina, UCLA, Duke and Texas women to play in round-robin tournament in Las Vegas in 2025