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Mercer Upsets UNC Women’s Basketball in Chapel Hill

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 29, 2017 | Basketball, UNC Sports

Using a frantic fourth-quarter rally on Thursday afternoon, the Mercer Bears pulled off a stunning 97-86 victory at Carmichael Arena over the UNC women’s basketball team. Kahlia Lawrence scored a game-high 39 points and...

UNC Falls Eight Spots to No. 13 in AP Men’s Basketball Top 25

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 26, 2017 | Basketball, UNC Sports

A stunning loss to Wofford last Wednesday at the Smith Center played a large role in UNC’s slide down the polls this week, as the Tar Heels fell eight spots from No. 5 to No. 13 in the AP Men’s Basketball Top...

Sharp-Shooting Tar Heels Knock Off Ohio State in New Orleans

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 23, 2017 | Basketball, UNC Sports

Looking to bounce back from a devastating home loss to Wofford this past Wednesday, the fifth-ranked Tar Heels put on a shooting clinic in New Orleans on Saturday—draining 13 three-pointers in an 86-72 victory over Ohio State....

Fletcher Magee Lifts Wofford to Stunning Upset at Dean Dome Over No. 5 UNC

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 21, 2017 | Basketball, UNC Sports

In a stunning upset Wednesday night at the Dean Smith Center, junior guard Fletcher Magee led the Wofford Terriers past fifth-ranked UNC by a score of 79-75—snapping the Tar Heels’ 23-game home winning streak in the process. The...

Janelle Bailey Earns Third ACC Rookie of the Week Honor of the Season

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 18, 2017 | Basketball, UNC Sports

For the third time this season, UNC freshman forward Janelle Bailey was named the ACC Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Week. The league announced the selection Monday afternoon, with Bailey–a 6-foot-4-inch forward...

Tar Heels Rise to No. 5 in AP Men’s Basketball Top 25

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 18, 2017 | Basketball, UNC Sports

UNC jumped two spots in the newest AP Men’s Basketball Top 25, which was released on Monday–checking in as the No. 5 team in America. The Tar Heels–who are coming off a tight road victory at then No. 20...

Paris Kea Leads UNC Women’s Basketball Past Washington, Hatchell Notches Career Win No. 999

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 18, 2017 | Basketball, UNC Sports

Led by a career-high 33 points from junior guard Paris Kea, the UNC women’s basketball picked up its seventh straight win on Sunday–defeating the Washington Huskies 90-78 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center....

Kenny Williams’ Clutch Three-Pointer Helps No. 7 UNC Complete Comeback Victory Over No. 20 Tennessee

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 17, 2017 | Basketball, UNC Sports

A clutch three-pointer in the final minute from junior guard Kenny Williams capped a wild rally on Sunday for the seventh-ranked Tar Heels in Knoxville, as they came from behind to defeat No. 20 Tennessee 78-73. Prior to...

Nate Britt Signs With British Basketball League’s Glasgow Rocks

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 15, 2017 | Basketball, UNC Sports

Former UNC guard Nate Britt–a member of last season’s national championship team–has agreed to a deal with the Glasgow Rocks of the British Basketball League, he announced Friday on Twitter. Britt will head to...

UNC Rises to No. 7 In AP Men’s Basketball Top 25

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 11, 2017 | Basketball, UNC Sports

Following a number of major upsets atop the men’s basketball rankings, UNC jumped four spots to No. 7 on Monday in newest edition of the Associated Press Top 25. The Tar Heels (9-1) defeated Western Carolina 104-61 last...

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