CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — For a few minutes after halftime Saturday night, it seemed like North Carolina had enough momentum — and homecourt advantage — to pull off an upset of No. 2 Duke. But the Blue Devils proved why they're one of the top teams in the country, not just coming from behind but pulling away from the Tar Heels to win 82-69 at the Smith Center in the 264th … [Read more...] about Duke beats UNC in RJ Davis’ last game in Chapel Hill
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Fans, Franklin Street businesses excited for Battle of the Blues as UNC, Duke face off to end regular season
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — The Tar Heels and Blue Devils are getting ready to face off once again. The Battle of the Blues is back for the 264th time Saturday evening. For around the past 20 years the Williamsons and the Yelehs travel back to campus for the game. The two married couples were students at UNC-Chapel Hill together. "Greatest rivalry in sports, without … [Read more...] about Fans, Franklin Street businesses excited for Battle of the Blues as UNC, Duke face off to end regular season
Live scoreboard: No. 14 UNC faces No. 22 Florida State in women’s ACC Tournament
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — After beating Boston College Thursday in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament, North Carolina women's basketball has a more difficult challenge in their next game — trying to keep the highest scorer in the country in check. The No, 14 Tar Heels (26-6, 13-5) face Ta'Niya Latson and the No. 22 Florida State Seminoles Friday. Tipoff in Greensboro … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: No. 14 UNC faces No. 22 Florida State in women’s ACC Tournament
Live scoreboard: No. 14 UNC faces Boston College in women’s ACC Tournament
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — After earning a first round bye, North Carolina women's basketball kicks off its Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Thursday. The No. 14 Tar Heels (25-6 overall, 13-5 ACC), the fifth seed in the tournament, face the Boston College Eagles (16-16, 6-12), the 12th seed. Tipoff is scheduled for 11 a.m. UNC finished fourth in the ACC standings, but … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: No. 14 UNC faces Boston College in women’s ACC Tournament
North Carolina rolls to season-high 6th straight win, beats Virginia Tech behind season-high 15 3s
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Ven-Allen Lubin collected his first double-double as a Tar Heel and Ian Jackson hit five of North Carolina's season-high 15 3-pointers while scoring 19 points in a 91-59 victory over Virginia Tech on Tuesday night. The Tar Heels (20-11, 13-6 ACC) extended their season-high win streak to six as they prepare to end the regular season at home against No. … [Read more...] about North Carolina rolls to season-high 6th straight win, beats Virginia Tech behind season-high 15 3s