University of North Carolina

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

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — After a resounding win over Charleston Southern in Monday's season opener, the North Carolina women's basketball team will host a squad from another part of the state. The No. 15 Tar Heels (1-0) play UNC Wilmington (0-1) in Chapel Hill Thursday. Tip off at Carmichael Arena is set for 7 p.m. Standout Alyssa Ustby led UNC with 18 points and four … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: No. 15 UNC hosts UNCW

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — A wrestler who competes for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has been suspended from the team after being charged for seriously injuring another student during an altercation, an arrest warrant shows. The warrant shows 23-year-old Jace A. Palmer punched the victim and significantly damaged two of his teeth on Monday. He was arrested … [Read more...] about UNC wrestler suspended from team after charged with assault for punching another student, officials say

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina men's basketball may have lost the majority of their starters from last year, but one familiar face is back for one final ride this 2024-2025 season. RJ Davis and the Tar Heels (0-0) open the regular season against Elon (0-0) Monday night at the Smith Center. Tip off in Chapel Hill is scheduled for 9 p.m. No. 7 Duke … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: No. 9 UNC hosts Elon in season opener for men’s basketball

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — RJ Davis scored 24 points and keyed No. 9 North Carolina's 11-0 run after falling behind in the second half in a 90-76 victory over Elon on Monday night in the teams' season opener. Elliot Cadeau added 15 points and Seth Trimble had 12 points for the Tar Heels, who shot only 41.2% from the field. Jae'Lyn Withers had 10 points and 10 rebounds. TJ … [Read more...] about Davis helps rally No. 9 North Carolina past Elon