FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Sedona Prince had 31 points and 16 rebounds, Taylor Bigby hit a crucial shot and TCU held off a fourth-quarter rally to defeat No. 13 NC State 76-73 on Sunday. The Horned Frogs (4-0) saw their 11-point fourth-quarter lead dwindle down to a single point with 44 seconds remaining. After a TCU turnover by Hailey Van Lith, Aziaha James missed a 3-pointer … [Read more...] about No. 13 NC State women’s basketball falls short in late-game comeback at TCU
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UNC, NC State women fall in AP Top 25 basketball poll; Duke climbs two spots
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A trio of women’s basketball teams out of the Triangle made some moves in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll on Monday, including two that fell some spots in the new rankings. The North Carolina Tar Heels dropped two spots to No. 16 after losing 69-58 to second-ranked UConn in their first-ranked matchup of the early season. Longtime Huskies coach … [Read more...] about UNC, NC State women fall in AP Top 25 basketball poll; Duke climbs two spots
Hampton’s huge day helps UNC hold off Wake Forest 31-24 to reach bowl eligibility
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Omarion Hampton posted career highs of 35 carries for 244 yards with a key late touchdown that helped North Carolina beat Wake Forest 31-24 on Saturday night, pushing the Tar Heels to bowl eligibility. It was the latest huge performance for the Tar Heels' workhorse back, who cracked the 100-yard rushing mark for the eighth straight game. He found the … [Read more...] about Hampton’s huge day helps UNC hold off Wake Forest 31-24 to reach bowl eligibility
Live scoreboard: NC State men’s basketball vs. Coastal Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — So far, the NC State men's basketball team has cruised to two wins to start the 2024-25 season. They're looking to make it three in a row Wednesday night. The Wolfpack (2-0) hosts Coastal Carolina (1-1) at the Lenovo Center. Tipoff is scheduled at 7 p.m. Across their first two wins, NC State has six players averaging more than 10 points, led by … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: NC State men’s basketball vs. Coastal Carolina
Live score: No. 16 Duke vs. Dayton in women’s basketball
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — After a loss to a ranked at then-No. 18 Maryland over the weekend, the Duke women's basketball is looking to get back on the winning track. The No. 16 Blue Devils (2-1) host the Dayton Flyers at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Thursday night. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Over the first three games of the season, Ashlon Jackson and Toby Fournier are both … [Read more...] about Live score: No. 16 Duke vs. Dayton in women’s basketball