Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images NC State was not up to the challenge of South Carolina on Sunday afternoon—and while you could replace [NC State] with virtually anyone, that’s not particularly helpful. The entire point is the chase against South Carolina’s standard, after all. The game started reasonably okay, but NC State barged into unnecessary problems with careless … [Read more...] about NC State drops its early-season tester to South Carolina, 71-57
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Final score: No. 15 UNC opens season against Charleston Southern in women’s basketball
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — It's time for another women's basketball season to begin in Chapel Hill. The No. 15 North Carolina Tar Heels (0-0) host the Charleston Southern Buccaneers (0-0) Monday morning to open the 2024-2025 season. Tip off at Carmichael Arena is set for 11 a.m. Nine players return from last year's UNC squad, which reached the NCAA Tournament, including … [Read more...] about Final score: No. 15 UNC opens season against Charleston Southern in women’s basketball
Te-Hina Paopao scores 23 points as No. 1 South Carolina holds off NC State 71-57 at Ally Tipoff
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Te-Hina Paopao scored 23 points, MiLaysia Fulwiley chipped in with 18 points off the bench and No. 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. Together Paopao and Fulwiley were 18 of 30 from the field as the Gamecocks … [Read more...] about Te-Hina Paopao scores 23 points as No. 1 South Carolina holds off NC State 71-57 at Ally Tipoff
Duke climbs, UNC falls one spot in the AP Top 25 basketball poll
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The first week of action in the men's college basketball season caused some slight movement amongst teams based out of the Triangle area. On Monday, the first Associated Press Top 25 poll of the regular season was released, and two schools in North Carolina found themselves moving one spot in the opposite directions. The Duke Blue Devils rose to No. … [Read more...] about Duke climbs, UNC falls one spot in the AP Top 25 basketball poll
Piss Poor Offensive Performance Leads to 29-19 Loss
Photo by Lance King/Getty Images Questionable play calling, shaky QB play result in defeat to Duke NC State's offense surrendered five points on their first two possessions of the game, setting the tone of struggles that would maintain throughout a 29-19 loss to Duke. The loss marks the fourth time the Wolfpack has lost over their last five matchups with the Blue … [Read more...] about Piss Poor Offensive Performance Leads to 29-19 Loss