RALEIGH, NC (WNCN) — Despite how controversial of a decision it's turned out to be, the North Carolina Tar Heels are heading to Dayton. UNC will play San Diego State in Dayton, Ohio Tuesday evening in the NCAA Tournament First Four. The winner of that game will go on as the No. 11 seed to Milwaukee to play No. 6 seed Ole Miss in the Round of 64. Why is UNC a … [Read more...] about Can UNC make a run after controversial addition to NCAA tournament bracket?
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Tar Heels cruise to win over Notre Dame in second round of ACC Tournament
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) — Jae'Lyn Withers scored 21 points — all on 3-pointers — and had nine rebounds and Ven-Allen Lubin recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 boards as North Carolina routed Notre Dame in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Wednesday afternoon. The fifth-seeded Tar Heels (21-12) won 76-56 over the Fighting Irish (15-18) in the second round of … [Read more...] about Tar Heels cruise to win over Notre Dame in second round of ACC Tournament
Live scoreboard: No. 1 Duke, UNC clash in ACC tournament semifinals
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) — Friday night is the Atlantic Coast Conference's semifinal round, but for many people, it'll be better known as Duke-Carolina round three for the 2025 season. The top-seeded No. 1 Blue Devils (29-3 overall, 20-1 ACC) and fifth-seeded Tar Heels (22-12, 15-7) are set to face off at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: No. 1 Duke, UNC clash in ACC tournament semifinals
Tar Heels come from behind to beat Wake Forest, set up rematch with Duke in ACC Tournament
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina got off to an extremely slow start Thursday against Wake Forest, but the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference quarterfinal round game turned into a back-and-forth affair. In the end, the Tar Heels (22-12) prevailed over the Demon Deacons (21-11), winning 68-59 to move on to face Duke in the semifinals Friday night. RJ Davis … [Read more...] about Tar Heels come from behind to beat Wake Forest, set up rematch with Duke in ACC Tournament
Live scoreboard: UNC, Wake Forest face off in men’s ACC Tournament quarterfinals
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina rolled to a win Wednesday in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament, but they'll face a tougher challenge Thursday. The Tar Heels (21-12 overall, 14-7 ACC) face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (21-10, 13-7) in the semifinal round. Tipoff is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. UNC easily won … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: UNC, Wake Forest face off in men’s ACC Tournament quarterfinals