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UNC women welcome valuable new experiences in exhibition opener
CHAPEL HILL — The first public performance for this edition of the North Carolina women’s basketball team was more than a routine exercise. The Tar Heels have plenty to accomplish in the lead-up to the season and they certainly found themselves in notable situations during Sunday afternoon’s exhibition matchup with Davidson at Carmichael Arena.
Fans invited to watch Victory Bell get Carolina blue paint job at Bell Tower
The Victory Bell is back in Chapel Hill, and UNC is inviting fans to watch it get a fresh coat of Carolina blue for the first time since 2022.
Snap count report: Edwards’ season-high PFF grade leads offense; Smith posts team-best defensive grade
DURHAM — Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. turned in his best Pro Football Focus offensive grade game of the season in North Carolina’s 24–20 win Saturday at Duke while safety Greg Smith has the team’s highest grade.
Good, Bad and Ugly Report: Duke
It’s said that there are no original movies made in Hollywood anymore, and UNC fans had seen this movie before. In fact, UNC fans had seen this movie already this season, and in this rivalry.
UNC overcomes mistakes to ring bell with rally
DURHAM — Fumbles and dropped passes on both sides of the ball cost Carolina a big lead in its second straight trip to Wallace Wade Stadium, but this time the Tar Heels found a way to rally.
Tar Heels in NBA: Wilson closes out impressive preseason with best all-around showing
Caleb Wilson finished his first NBA preseason with one of his most complete performances Friday, helping the host Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 133–116. The rookie forward scored 16 points on 7-for-15 shooting, including two 3-pointers, and added seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 22½ minutes.
One bad inning on mound costs UNC in exhibition loss to Wolfpack
DURHAM — Don’t try to tell Scott Forbes that it’s just an exhibition game that doesn’t matter when it ends with a loss to Carolina’s rival. “I guess the only thing good, as competitive as we are, is that game doesn’t count in the record books,” Forbes said. “But it still counts when you play against N.C. State.”
Indiana boasts plenty of size, girth and ACC experience
When North Carolina faces Indiana in an exhibition, you’ll see more Hoosiers who played against UNC last season than for the Tar Heels as scholarship players, and you’ll see plenty of size and girth inside.
UNC vs. Indiana: TV info, stats, scouting Hoosiers and notes
Here’s a look at UNC’s Sunday afternoon exhibition game in Indianapolis against Indiana.
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Behind excellent defense, No. 1 UNC wins battle at Clemson for ninth straight victory
Top-ranked Carolina played its first match in 13 days, but there was no rust in the Tar Heels’ defense or from goaltender Hannah Johann.
Watching UNC-Indiana exhibition will require more effort: here’s how
Watching Carolina’s Sunday’s exhibition men’s basketball game will be the biggest challenge in years, requiring more effort than usual. North Carolina meets Indiana at 5 p.m. Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for a game that won’t air on traditional television channels.
Trimble still in eligibility limbo; Dixon, Bogavac, Aarnisalo debut at new schools
Former Tar Heels are scattered across college basketball as rosters annually fluctuate in the transfer portal era. This season’s group includes 14 men and five women, though three of the men are in eligibility limbo.
Duke has given up one sack, but Diaz says it hasn’t faced defensive front like UNC
While stopping Duke running back Nate Sheppard will be Carolina’s top goal, pressuring quarterback Walker Eget and winning the battle at top-flight tight ends will also matter.
Tar Heels in NBA: Black earns Kings two-way contract; Spurs waive RJ Davis
Leaky Black is seeking a new start with the Sacramento Kings and got a chance Tuesday to show he deserves a two-way contract. The news wasn’t good, however, for RJ Davis, whom the San Antonio Spurs waived the same day.