MEMPHIS, N.C. (WNCN) — Ahead of the official start of the season, the North Carolina men's basketball team is hitting the court for charity. UNC is facing off against the Memphis Tigers Tuesday night in an exhibition game for charity. Tip off in the inaugural Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. Here’s UNC … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: UNC, Memphis men’s basketball play in charity exhibition game
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UNC loses 41-34 after late rally is squandered when Georgia Tech scores in final seconds
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Jamal Haynes ran for 170 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 68-yard score in the final minute, as Georgia Tech stunned UNC-Chapel Hill 41-34 on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. Haynes’ second score came with 16 seconds left, just two plays after North Carolina had tied it on a Noah Burnette 26-yard field goal. RELATED: UNC football … [Read more...] about UNC loses 41-34 after late rally is squandered when Georgia Tech scores in final seconds
UNC legends Vince Carter, Walter Davis receive highest honor in basketball with Hall of Fame induction
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WNCN) – A pair of former North Carolina Tar Heels became immortalized into basketball history this weekend as new members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Vince Carter and Walter Davis were among 13 inductees recognized on Sunday during an enshrinement ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts – considered the birthplace of … [Read more...] about UNC legends Vince Carter, Walter Davis receive highest honor in basketball with Hall of Fame induction
UNC football player Tylee Craft dies from rare lung cancer at 23
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina football player Tylee Craft died Saturday morning from a rare form of lung cancer, coach Mack Brown said. Brown made the announcement in his postgame news conference following the Tar Heels’ loss to Georgia Tech. Craft was 23. “This young man fought so hard for his two and a half years,” Brown said. “The doctors told us he outlived … [Read more...] about UNC football player Tylee Craft dies from rare lung cancer at 23
Live scoreboard: UNC football tries to break losing streak against Georgia Tech
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina football team is looking to break a couple of three-game losing streaks on Saturday as they face a team they haven't beaten since 2019. The Tar Heels (3-3 overall, 0-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) host Georgia Tech (4-2, 2-2) at Kenan Stadium Saturday. Kick off is scheduled for noon. UNC is currently in the midst of a three-game … [Read more...] about Live scoreboard: UNC football tries to break losing streak against Georgia Tech