CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Lanie Grant scored 15 points, Alyssa Ustby had a double-double and No. 19 North Carolina took control early to roll to a 90-47 win over Norfolk State on Saturday. The Tar Heels held the Spartans without a field goal for the final 7:23 of the first quarter and turned a one-point lead into a 29-8 lead by the end. Norfolk State missed eight shots and … [Read more...] about No. 19 UNC women put 6 in double figures, roll to 90-47 win over Norfolk State
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UNC running back Omarion Hampton to forgo bowl game, declares for 2025 NFL Draft
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton, one of the most dominant players in the country the past two seasons, declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Sunday night. Hampton made the announcement through social media, announcing his intentions to take his career to the next level. “After much thought and prayer, I am officially announcing that I … [Read more...] about UNC running back Omarion Hampton to forgo bowl game, declares for 2025 NFL Draft
Live scoreboard: UNC, No. 7 Florida face off in 2024 Jumpman Invitational
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) — The schedule for North Carolina's men's basketball team is not letting up, as the Tar Heels have two top 25 opponents lined up this week. UNC (6-4 overall, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) face the undefeated No. 7 Florida Gators (10-0) in the 2024 Jumpman Invitational. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Here’s … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: UNC, No. 7 Florida face off in 2024 Jumpman Invitational
UNC football legend Lawrence Taylor says Tar Heels have ‘chance to win it all’ under Bill Belichick
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – One week after the University of North Carolina shocked the college football world with the hiring of six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick, many continue to debate the amount of success the former New England Patriots coach will have on the collegiate level. One person adding to the conversation is former UNC standout and NFL linebacker … [Read more...] about UNC football legend Lawrence Taylor says Tar Heels have ‘chance to win it all’ under Bill Belichick
Retired legendary UNC coach Williams receives NC’s highest honor from Gov. Cooper
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A special honor was given from one Roy to another Thursday at the North Carolina Executive Mansion. Gov. Roy Cooper presented legendary University of North Carolina men's basketball head coach Roy Williams with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest honorary society in the state. "Coach Williams exemplifies what it means to be a Tar Heel and a … [Read more...] about Retired legendary UNC coach Williams receives NC’s highest honor from Gov. Cooper