CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) – The quest for the North Carolina field hockey team to take home its third straight national championship begins this week. UNC (18-0 overall, 8-0 ACC) uncovered its draw for the postseason on Sunday night, claiming the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight season and the sixth time in the past seven years. ‘A … [Read more...] about UNC field hockey embarks on quest for three-peat after clinching No. 1 overall seed in NCAA Tournament
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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
Live scoreboard: No. 9 UNC at No. 1 Kansas in showdown between men’s basketball blue bloods
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WNCN) — It could be the most highly-anticipated non-conference regular season matchup this year — a top 10 showdown between two of the most successful programs in men's college basketball in a storied arena — and the Tar Heels are looking for a little redemption. No. 9 North Carolina (1-0) faces No. 1 Kansas (1-0) at Phog Allen Fieldhouse on Friday night. Tip … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: No. 9 UNC at No. 1 Kansas in showdown between men’s basketball blue bloods
No. 1 Kansas holds off No. 9 North Carolina to win battle of Blue Bloods
By SAM LANCE LAWRENCE, KS — After a half of play, it seemed like Kansas was well on its way to a dominating win over No. 9 North Carolina. But no 15-point halftime lead is safe when you’re talking about a game between these two schools. Just look to the 2022 national championship game. Despite the marvelous comeback by the Tar Heels, Kansas was still able to hang on and … [Read more...] about No. 1 Kansas holds off No. 9 North Carolina to win battle of Blue Bloods
No. 9 UNC loses to No. 1 Kansas on last-second miss
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The first half of a much-hyped regular season matchup between No. 1 Kansas and No. 9 North Carolina was lopsided in favor of the home team, with the Jayhawks at one point holding a 20-point lead before going into halftime up 53-38. Then the Tar Heels woke up. With the combination of better defense and a sizeable advantage at the free throw line, UNC … [Read more...] about No. 9 UNC loses to No. 1 Kansas on last-second miss