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UNC Wrestling Pulls Off Upset Victory Over No. 8 Minnesota

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 30, 2017 | UNC Sports

The 24th-ranked UNC wrestling team pulled off an enormous victory on Friday in Deerfield Beach, Florida–defeating the No. 8 Minnesota Golden Gophers 25-16 as part of the South Beach Duals. In the 141-pound match, A.C....

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’s Shea Rush Sinks Shot from Smith Center Upper Deck

Posted by Blake Hodge | Dec 29, 2017 | UNC Sports

UNC is preparing for its Atlantic Coast Conference opener on Saturday and the Tar Heels may have a secret weapon when the Wake Forest Demon Deacons come to Chapel Hill. Sophomore guard Shea Rush has scored 18 points in 29 games...

Mitchell Trubisky Breaks Chicago Bears’ Rookie Passing Record

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

Former UNC standout quarterback Mitchell Trubisky–who was selected by the Chicago Bears with the No. 2 overall pick in last June’s NFL Draft–set the all-time rookie passing record for his new team during...

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....

UNC Senior Alan Winn Chosen to Participate in MLS Draft Combine

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 22, 2017 | Soccer, UNC Sports

After scoring a team-high 11 goals this past season, UNC senior forward Alan Winn was one of 60 players selected on Friday to attend the 2018 Adidas MLS Player Combine in Orlando, Florida. The event is held at Orlando City...

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...

UNC’s Troy Heilmann Named ACC Co-Wrestler of the Week

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 20, 2017 | UNC Sports

The ACC announced Wednesday that UNC redshirt senior Troy Heilmann was named its Co-Wrestler of the Week alongside NC State redshirt freshman Hayden Hidlay. Both Heilmann and Hidlay helped the Tar Heels and Wolfpack,...

UNC Football Officially Adds 14 Recruits on National Signing Day

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 20, 2017 | UNC Sports

National Signing Day has come and gone for the UNC football team, as head coach Larry Fedora received signed letters of intent from 14 incoming recruits for the Class of 2018 early Wednesday morning. The star of the class is...

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