HONOLULU (AP) — R.J. Davis scored 14 of his 18 points in the first half and No. 10 North Carolina pulled away from Hawaii 87-69 on Friday night. Elliot Cadeau had 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting, Seth Trimble scored 11 of his 13 points after halftime and Ian Jackson added 11 for the Tar Heels (3-1). Davis, an All-American guard, moved into fourth place on North Carolina’s … [Read more...] about R.J. Davis leads No. 10 UNC past Hawaii, moves to 4th on Tar Heels’ all-time scoring list
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Boston College defeats UNC 41-21 a week after Tar Heels become bowl eligible
BOSTON (AP) — Quarterback Grayson James threw for a touchdown and ran for another Saturday, and Boston College celebrated the 40th anniversary of Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie’s Hail Mary pass with a 41-21 victory over North Carolina. Ryan Turner added a 78-yard interception return for BC (6-5, 3-4 Atlantic Coast Conference), which became bowl eligible under first-year … [Read more...] about Boston College defeats UNC 41-21 a week after Tar Heels become bowl eligible
Bueckers scores 29, Auriemma ties Division I coaching record as No. 2 UConn beats No. 14 UNC
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
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