CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Casey Cook hit two home runs, Jason DeCaro gave up two runs over seven innings and top-seeded North Carolina beat Pittsburgh 12-2 in pool play at the ACC Tournament on Thursday. North Carolina (42-12) plays eighth-seeded Wake Forest, which beat Pitt 8-1 to open Pool A play, on Saturday to advance to the tournament's playoff round. Anthony Donofrio, … [Read more...] about Casey Cook’s 2 HRs help North Carolina beat Pitt 12-2 at ACC Tournament
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Class of 2025 four-star Derek Dixon talks North Carolina offer, recaps two April visits
By CHARLIE PARENT INDIANAPOLIS — Derek Dixon, a four-star in the class of 2025, received an offer from Hubert Davis and North Carolina on Monday following a big weekend at the third EYBL session in Indianapolis. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard has propelled Team Takeover to a 9-0 start this EYBL session, averaging 16 points, 1.9 assists and 1.8 rebounds. “Playing for a … [Read more...] about Class of 2025 four-star Derek Dixon talks North Carolina offer, recaps two April visits
UNC releases after-action report 9 months after professor shot and killed
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Nearly nine months after a UNC-Chapel Hill professor was shot and killed on campus, the University has released an After-Action Report recommending future safety and mental health guidelines. The report and the research efforts to create it stem from the shooting that took place on Aug. 28, 2023. At 1:02 p.m. that day, UNC's campus police were … [Read more...] about UNC releases after-action report 9 months after professor shot and killed
UNC celebrates 2024 graduates amid Pro-Palestine protests
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) -- Kenan Stadium filled with a scene of fireworks and caps in the air as thousands of graduates celebrated during UNC-Chapel Hill’s 2024 Spring Commencement Ceremony. “It’s been a long way, but we made it!” exclaimed new graduate Anna Rui Dow. Students said their education hasn’t come without some challenges that included a pandemic, global … [Read more...] about UNC celebrates 2024 graduates amid Pro-Palestine protests
UNC basketball’s RJ Davis returning for fifth season with the Tar Heels
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — "Why not 4?" With that message, written in the blank space on a close-up photo of RJ Davis' face, the University of North Carolina men's basketball team announced the star guard is returning for another season in Chapel Hill. Davis himself posted on his Instagram account in the early hours of Wednesday morning, announcing his return with a … [Read more...] about UNC basketball’s RJ Davis returning for fifth season with the Tar Heels