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“That Was a Man’s Night”: Johnson Leads No. 6 UNC Past FSU

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jan 4, 2016 | Basketball, Featured, UNC Sports

Throughout his career in Chapel Hill senior forward Brice Johnson has shown flashes of greatness, but struggled with inconsistency. On Monday night in Tallahassee, Johnson finally showed what it looks like when everything is...

Stephanie Watts Named ACC Rookie of the Week

Posted by Staff | Jan 4, 2016 | UNC Sports

UNC guard Stephanie Watts has been named the ACC Rookie of the week for the second time in three weeks. Watts helped the Tar Heels push their current win streak to five, with wins over New Hampshire, Maine and Clemson. She...

UNC Basketball Moves Up to No. 6

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jan 4, 2016 | UNC Sports

The North Carolina men’s basketball team is up one spot to number six in the latest Associated Press men’s basketball poll. UNC knocked off UNCG, Clemson and Georgia Tech over the past week. Carolina is now 13-2 on the season...

Hatchell Gets Win No. 700

Posted by Staff | Jan 4, 2016 | UNC Sports

University of North Carolina women’s basketball head coach Sylvia Hatchell picked up career win number 700 with Carolina on Sunday afternoon in Carmichael Arena. Hatchell’s Tar Heels opened ACC play against Clemson and improved...

Berry Rallies No. 7 UNC Past Georgia Tech

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jan 2, 2016 | Basketball, UNC Sports

After trailing for a majority of the game on Saturday, the No. 7 UNC men’s basketball team put together a furious rally in the final minutes to defeat the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 86-78. The comeback was sparked by sophomore...

58-0: The Streak Continues as No. 7 UNC Beats Clemson in ACC Opener

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 30, 2015 | Basketball, Featured, UNC Sports

For the 58th time in 58 tries, the No. 7 UNC men’s basketball team knocked off the Clemson Tigers in Chapel Hill—winning 80-69 on Wednesday night in a game that opened conference play for both teams. ”We didn’t talk about [the...

Russell Athletic Bowl: No. 17 Baylor Tramples No. 10 UNC 49-38

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 29, 2015 | Featured, Sports, UNC Sports

The UNC football team’s quest to win 12 games in a season for the first time in school history will have to wait. The No. 10 Tar Heels traveled to Orlando for the Russell Athletic Bowl, where they were dealt a crushing blow on...

Tar Heels Look To Defend Home Court Again

Posted by Staff | Dec 29, 2015 | UNC Sports

The UNC men’s basketball team looks to defend their home court against Clemson for the 58th time in a row. Clemson has yet to win a men’s basketball game in Chapel Hill, with a 0-57 record. The Tar Heels have won seven straight...

No. 7 UNC Crushes UNC-Greensboro In Final Tune-Up Before ACC Play Begins

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 28, 2015 | Basketball, Featured, UNC Sports

The No. 7 UNC men’s basketball team closed out its non-conference schedule in resounding fashion on Monday night at the Dean Dome, defeating the UNC-Greensboro Spartans 96-63. The Tar Heels came out of the gates strong as they...

Seeking Historic Win, UNC Set For Bowl Shootout With Baylor

Posted by Avery Trendel | Dec 28, 2015 | UNC Sports

In its attempt to become the first football team in UNC history to reach 12 wins in a single season, the No. 10 Tar Heels are in Orlando on Tuesday for the Russell Athletic Bowl, where they will look to defeat the No. 17 Baylor...

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