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As action by UNC, 3 others, signal possible ACC departures, Phillips laments lack of ‘unanimity’
CHARLOTTE — When North Carolina and three other ACC schools asked Congress to change provisions in the Protect College Sports Act, it signaled possible turbulence ahead for the league. Leaders from UNC, Clemson, Florida State and Miami sent a joint letter to House leaders after the Senate passed the legislation. The letter, which UNC chancellor Lee Roberts signed, called for removal of provisions that would require power conference schools to be independent for three seasons when changing leagues and limit conferences to 20 schools (they want it changed to 22).
Versatile frontcourt with healthy Thomas gives Banghart plenty of options
CHARLOTTE — North Carolina will have a different-looking frontcourt this season, and Coach Courtney Banghart said she cannot yet say exactly the combination she’ll use for the opener. The Tar Heels lost Nyla Harris, a key part of last season’s frontcourt, to graduation. Ciera Toomey returns, as does Blanca Thomas, who is now healthy, and the newcomers include 6–4 freshman Noelle Bofia and 6–1 senior Achol Akot, a transfer from Oklahoma State.
UNC’s women will appear on national TV 24 times this season
North Carolina’s women’s basketball team will have plenty of chances to perform on a national stage this season.
Banghart embraces another non-conference gauntlet to give her early barometer
CHARLOTTE — Courtney Banghart knows the talent she has on this season’s Carolina women’s basketball roster, and she has laid out a schedule that will test the Tar Heels early and often.
Akot brings versatility, deep March run mission to Carolina
CHARLOTTE — North Carolina has plenty of talented newcomers, but one of the most versatile and experienced is forward Achol Akot, who is hungry for a memorable NCAA tournament run. From the four spot, the 6–1 Oklahoma State senior forward, who grew up in Canada, can mix it up inside and guard anyone on the court.
Sharpshooting sophomore Brooks poised for breakout season
CHARLOTTE — Nyla Brooks showed during her sensational freshman season at Carolina that she’s not afraid to step into the spotlight in big moments, and is poised for a breakout season.
Video, transcript of press conference for UNC women at ACC Tipoff, including breakout room interview videos
CHARLOTTE — Here is a video and complete transcript from the press conference for Carolina’s women during ACC Tipoff at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown on Monday, with Coach Courtney Banghart, Achol Akot and Nyla Brooks, plus videos of breakout room interviews.
Tar Heels in NFL: Maye breaks out of slump with 3 TDs in big Pats win; Williams runs for career-high 3 TDs; Hampton scores
Drake Maye ended the worst three-week stretch of his young career, Javonte Williams ran for a career-high three touchdowns and Omarion Hampton scored in the fourth quarter in a good week for former Carolina players in Week 4 of the NFL season.
Malone says Able has ’a lot to show,’ plans to unlock it
CHAPEL HILL — During his freshman season at N.C. State, Matt Able never started and was often more of a catch-and-shoot player who defended well but didn’t get a chance to show off his diverse skill set. That was evident during his impressive showing at the NBA Draft Combine, when he showed off playmaking skills that scouts didn’t know about. Those qualities and others will undoubtedly be unlocked in Coach Michael Malone’s system at Carolina.
Shipp, McDonald post UNC’s best PFF grades; Edwards’ grades good; team defensive grade season-lows
CHAPEL HILL — Wide receiver Jordan Shipp and linebacker Derek McDonald turned in North Carolina’s top Pro Football Focus grades in Saturday’s 37–26 loss to No. 3 Notre Dame. The Tar Heels’ team defense grade, though, was a season-low 67.2, and the team offensive grade was the second-lowest this season at 62.0 (behind the 60.0 in the 28–20 loss at Clemson).
Heels hang with No. 3 Notre Dame, but missed chances cost them
CHAPEL HILL — With a chance to pull off a major upset, Carolina collapsed again on both sides of the ball in a second half that started sensationally and sent hopes soaring. The Tar Heels had plenty of positives battling the No. 3 team in the country as heavy underdogs, but they also felt plenty of frustration about what could have been.
Good, Bad and Ugly Report: Notre Dame
There is a famous meme from the show “Curb Your Enthusiasm” where Larry David shrugs and gives a sort of part-grimace, part-headshake, as if to say, “meh, I don’t really know what to say.” That’s as good a summary as any of North Carolina’s 37–26 loss to Notre Dame in a rainy Kenan Stadium on Saturday.
Abou Jaoude available for UNC’s game against Notre Dame
CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude will be available for Saturday’s noon game against No. 3 Notre Dame, according to multiple reports, first by ESPN’s Pete Thamel, giving the Tar Heels their best pass rusher for the biggest home test of the season.
Behind Devy’s fourth brace, top-ranked Heels roll, give Irish their first loss
CHAPEL HILL — Forty days after its only loss, top-ranked North Carolina is looking unbeatable. Since then, sophomore forward Bella Devey has kept churning out goals, and the Tar Heels have kept rolling after getting three players returned from the U20 World Cup three games ago.
Heck scores fourth goal, outshoots Louisville in blowout victory
The three fifth-year stars continued to make a huge impact on North Carolina’s field hockey team. Ryleigh Heck and Sietske Bruning each outshot Louisville by themselves, and Heck notched a goal as the No. 12 Tar Heels gave the No. 16 Cardinals their first ACC loss of the season, winning at Trager Stadium in Louisville on Friday, 3–0.