Primed for the big moments, Heels win at State for first time under Banghart

RALEIGH — North Carolina had enough answers at convenient times and that gave the Tar Heels a memorable outcome Monday night.

Transfer tracker: Cadeau huge in road win over Michigan State; solid games for Jackson, Lubin

Elliot Cadeau capped the biggest week of No. 3 Michigan’s amazing season with one of the best performances of his career. Meanwhile, Ian Jackson had a solid game, Ven-Allen Lubin remained consistent, and Teonni Key returned from injury.

Banghart sees ‘growth steps’ as UNC extends FT conversion streak to 19, finds perimeter range in blowout at FSU

North Carolina will likely lose the tag as the worst free-throw shooting team in the ACC after back-to-back perfect games from the line. The issues that loomed large in some close losses earlier this season were nowhere to be found in the Tar Heels’ 82–55 victory over Florida State on Sunday at the Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Fla., after extending their streak of free-throw conversions to 19.

Kelly’s big night comes at convenient time as Tar Heels repel Miami

CHAPEL HILL — Reniya Kelly picked a good time to turn in the best game of her career. North Carolina needed the junior guard’s production to help reverse a recent slide, with her 24 points a big reason the Tar Heels topped Miami 73-62 on Thursday night at Carmichael Arena.

Irish embarrass UNC women, who suffer season-lows in points, shooting and season-high in turnovers

North Carolina suffered through its worst game of the season and is left searching for answers after a dismal afternoon in South Bend. The No. 22 Tar Heels’ two leading scorers — Ciera Toomey and India Nivar — combined for only four points as Notre Dame dominated UNC 73–50 on Sunday at Purcell Pavilion.

Cadeau ties career-high but Michigan loses first game; Nickel nation’s 7th-best 3-point shooter for unbeaten Vandy; Big games for Lubin, Tyson

Elliot Cadeau’s best game of the season on Saturday wasn’t enough for No. 2 Michigan to avoid its first loss of the season.

Tar Heels maintain No. 11 spot in women’s Top 25

UNC retained its spot at No. 11 in the AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll released Monday after easily winning twice last week. It’s the first time that North Carolina has been in the top 11 for two consecutive weeks since last season, when it was No. 9 on Feb. 17 and No. 8 on Feb. 24.

Tar Heels turn up defensive heat after rough start, crush Elon

CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina is better when Nyla Brooks is logging more minutes on the court than miles on the exercise bike, and when they can find the shooting range from outside the 3-point arc. Neither happened for much of the game and the first 18 minutes had the Tar Heels upset. No. 11 UNC shook off that terrible first half to make it a 71–37 rout Thursday over Elon in Carmichael Arena despite going 4 of 26 from 3-point range.

Elon at UNC women: When, where to watch, notes, rosters, statistics

Here’s a look at the Thursday night matchup between Elon and the No. 11 UNC women.

UNC women turn Field Trip Day into clinic, blowing out NCCU with newcomers shining

CHAPEL HILL — If there was any doubt about the preseason hype that this No. 11 North Carolina team would be good, the Tar Heels quickly shot that down on opening day. Yes, it was against an overmatched N.C. Central team. But Carolina showed off a deep roster of young talent, including six newcomers, in throttling the Eagles 90–42 in the annual mid-day Field Day game Monday at Carmichael Arena.

Young Tar Heels flashes, grit and growth, but can’t overcome No. 2 Gamecocks

ATLANTA — The young No. 11 Tar Heels already knew that they would give a significant preseason test against No. 2 South Carolina, and it got even tougher with two key players sitting at the end of the bench.

How to watch UNC men’s exhibition, follow women’s exhibition this week

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.

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.