Just like with the exhibition game against BYU last week, you won’t be able to flip to a television channel and watch North Carolina’s men’s exhibition game Wednesday night against Winston-Salem State.
Author: R.L. Bynum
Maye prompts ‘MVP’ chants after throwing 3 TD passes, joining elite company in rout
You might be able to slow down Drake Maye for one half. But with the way he’s playing, even the No. 1-ranked defense in the NFL can’t do it for an entire game. After the Cleveland Browns kept Maye from producing a touchdown in the first half, he threw three in the third quarter as the New England Patriots (6–2) turned a two-point halftime lead into a blowout on their way to a 32–13 home win on Sunday.
Preseason paths after UNC: Tyson thrives, Cadeau impresses, Jackson struggles; Lubin has big game
They are only exhibition games, so it’s not wise to draw sweeping conclusions from the results. But three players who played for North Carolina last season — Cade Tyson, Elliot Cadeau and Ian Jackson — have certainly had contrasting preseasons.
Good, Bad and Ugly Report: Virginia
Twenty years ago, the last time a ranked Virginia team faced an unranked North Carolina squad, the result was a 7–5 rock fight that ranks among the worst games in ACC football history. History did not quite repeat itself as the rock fight between the Tar Heels and Cavaliers did not rise (or sink) to the level of the 2005 tilt in Kenan Stadium; it was far from a thing of beauty.
Close again, but not enough; Belichick ‘just trying to win the game’
North Carolina continues to lose in heartbreaking fashion, this time missing a potential game-winning two-point conversion by inches. After matching Virginia’s touchdown in the first overtime, the Tar Heels went for two and quarterback Gio Lopez passed to Benjamin Hall, whose knee went down just before he got the ball over the goal line.
Veesaar refuses to call loss “March-level” matchup, says Tar Heels must be better
SALT LAKE CITY — Arizona transfer Henri Veesaar wasn’t ready to hand out compliments after No. 25 North Carolina’s 78–76 exhibition loss to No. 8 BYU on Friday night. The 7-foot center put up 14 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block — but his focus was squarely on what went wrong, not how close the game was.
Wilson had “the most fun” in a long time during an elite performance
SALT LAKE CITY — Caleb Wilson couldn’t stop smiling as he stood in the hallway outside the Caroli
UNC nearly pulls upset despite turnovers; Wilson puts on show
SALT LAKE CITY — There was plenty to like as No. 25 North Carolina battled No. 8 BYU down to the wire, but too many careless turnovers kept the Tar Heels from pulling off an exhibition upset Friday night.
Confident, stronger Toomey eager for fresh start after frustrating freshman season
For Ciera Toomey, the word that defines her redshirt sophomore season will be confidence.
Thomas ready for bigger role for UNC after huge front-court offseason losses
With Alyssa Ustby and Maria Gakdeng gone, center Blanca Thomas knows the expectations are rising and a big sophomore leap will be needed if No. 11 North Carolina is going to come close to being as good inside as last season.
Banghart building chemistry with one of youngest teams in the country
With one of the youngest teams in the country, UNC coach Courtney Banghart is embracing the challenge of building chemistry and identity with a roster full of fresh faces and new roles.
Virginia at UNC: When, where to watch, times, betting lines,notes, depth charts, statistics
Get all the times for pregame activities, details on TV for the game, notes, statistics and depth charts for Saturday’s Virginia at UNC game at Kenan Stadium.
Powell makes NBA debut in home state on big night for Sharpe, Kessler
Drake Powell made his NBA debut in his home state with his parents watching from the stands in a game that didn’t go that well for his Brooklyn Nets, but featured a strong performance from teammate Day’Ron Sharpe.
Davis embraces challenging exhibition against No. 8 BYU
CHAPEL HILL — When Hubert Davis looks at preseason exhibitions, he sees more than a tune-up. He sees Friday night’s matchup against No. 8 BYU in Salt Lake City as a chance to learn about his No. 25 Tar Heels in a way that practice never can.
NCAA clears Bogavac, but UNC still working to get him on the court
CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina is making progress on being able to get Montenegrin wing Luca Bogavac on the court in games but still isn’t there, although the NCAA has cleared him.
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