GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Paige Bueckers scored 29 points to help No. 2 UConn beat No. 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. The 70-year-old Auriemma, in his 40th season with the Huskies (3-0), earned his 1,216th career win to match retired Stanford coach … [Read more...] about Bueckers scores 29, Auriemma ties Division I coaching record as No. 2 UConn beats No. 14 UNC
Go-ahead TD run with 22 seconds remaining lifts Georgia Tech past N.C. State, 30-29
ATLANTA (AP) — Aaron Philo scrambled for a go-ahead 18-yard touchdown run with 22 seconds remaining and Georgia Tech escaped with a 30-29 win over N.C. State on Thursday night after losing the lead with less than 2 minutes remaining. Georgia Tech (7-4, 5-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) lost the lead with 1:30 remaining when Hollywood Smothers broke free for a 53-yard touchdown … [Read more...] about Go-ahead TD run with 22 seconds remaining lifts Georgia Tech past N.C. State, 30-29
Hurricanes use 3-goal outburst at start of the third period to defeat Flyers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sebastian Aho had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes scored three times in the opening minutes of the third period to break it open and defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Wednesday night. Aho's wrist shot that squeezed through Philadelphia goalie Ivan Fedotov at 1:03 into the third period. Jordan Staal and Jack Roslovic scored 55 seconds, … [Read more...] about Hurricanes use 3-goal outburst at start of the third period to defeat Flyers
UNC football’s Hampton named Doak Walker Award semifinalist
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — For the second season in a row, North Carolina star running back Omarion Hampton has been named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award. The honor, which is presented by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum, is awarded to the top running back in the country each year. Hampton racked up career highs of 244 rushing yards and 35 carries in the Tar Heels' … [Read more...] about UNC football’s Hampton named Doak Walker Award semifinalist
UNC football coach Mack Brown plans to return for 2025 season, reports say
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – North Carolina football coach Mack Brown has reportedly made a decision regarding his future of leading the Tar Heels. Brown is telling those close to the program, including staff members, players and recruits, that he plans to remain in Chapel Hill beyond the 2024 season, CBS Sports and 247Sports reported on Wednesday. This decision comes after … [Read more...] about UNC football coach Mack Brown plans to return for 2025 season, reports say