CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Ian Jackson scored 20 points, Elliot Cadeau added 15 and North Carolina defeated California 79-53 on Wednesday night. Five players scored for the Tar Heels in a 15-0 run that turned a nine-point lead into a 63-39 rout with a little under eight minutes remaining in the second half. Jackson scored seven points in the final five minutes and his layup … [Read more...] about Jackson, Cadeau lead way as North Carolina defeats Cal
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Backup Schutt sinks two free throws to cap Virginia Tech rally over NC State
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Reserve Jaden Schutt scored 17 points and made two foul shots with 2.3 seconds left to help Virginia Tech storm back down the stretch and beat N.C. State 79-76 on Wednesday night. Forced to go the length of the court following Schutt's go-ahead foul shots that made it 77-76, Ben Burnham stole the inbound pass intended for the Wolfpack's Ben … [Read more...] about Backup Schutt sinks two free throws to cap Virginia Tech rally over NC State
Live scoreboard: No. 3 Duke men’s basketball hosts Miami
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Following freshman Cooper Flagg's record-setting performance over the weekend, Duke men's basketball is looking to close out their three-game homestand by preserving their unbeaten record so far at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The No. 3 Blue Devils (14-2 overall, 6-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) host Miami (4-12, 0-5) late Tuesday night. Tipoff in Durham is … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: No. 3 Duke men’s basketball hosts Miami
Tamarcus Cooley, Brandon Cisse land in the SEC
Zachary Taft-Imagn Images So glad we’re able to help the SEC get better this offseason. But hey, at least they aren’t going to UNC! Now back to quietly sobbing into a pillow. BREAKING: #LSU has landed a commitment from the No. 1 available safety in the Transfer Portal: Tamarcus Cooley.The North Carolina State transfer heads to Baton Rouge after shining in the ACC … [Read more...] about Tamarcus Cooley, Brandon Cisse land in the SEC
NC State Visits the Virginia Tech Hokies
Breon about to pull the trigger | Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images Another opportunity to get that first road win When: Wednesday January 15 - 7:00 PM Where: Cassell Coliseum, Blacksburg VA TV: ESPNU Opponent: Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction – KenPom (KP) / Bart Torvik (BT): NC State 67-66 / Va Tech 66-65 Wolfpack Snapshot: Record: 9-7, 2-3 Rankings: KP #92, BT #95, WAB … [Read more...] about NC State Visits the Virginia Tech Hokies