Maye delivers again with 2 TD passes in 10th straight Pats win

There were more amazing passes for Drake Maye, more “MVP” chants in the New England Patriots’ 10th consecutive victory. It bookended nicely a long Week 13 that included a solid Thanksgiving Day game for Javonte Williams in a Dallas Cowboys victory.

No. 16 UNC at No. 18 Kentucky: When, where to watch, scouting the Wildcats, storylines, stats, comparisons and notes

Here’s a look at Tuesday’s ACC/SEC Men’s Challenge road matchup for North Carolina against Kentucky at Rupp Arena.

Davis says Heels have to get better in ‘trenches’

CHAPEL HILL — Against physical teams, Coach Hubert Davis says that No. 16 North Carolina is going to have to be tougher inside and win the battle in the “trenches.”

UNC doesn’t lose ground in AP men’s poll after loss to Michigan State

North Carolina held onto the No. 16 spot in the AP Top 25 men’s poll after splitting two games at the Fort Myers Tip-Off last week.

UNC women moves up in Top 25; 13th in first NET rankings; Nivar Player of Week

North Carolina moved up one spot to No. 11 in the the latest AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll and is 13th in the first NET ranking after three impressive victories on successive days to win the Cancun Challenge last week. But it faces a considerable challenge ahead this week.

Though less reliable this early, UNC’s first NET ranking lower than expected

The NET rankings at the beginning of December are less reliable, but the first release on Monday shows that North Carolina has plenty of work to polish its NCAA tournament resume.

Shipp ready to be part of turnaround, says it will require ‘playing with more heart,’ discipline

RALEIGH — Jordan Shipp stood in the small visitor’s press conference room in Carter-Finley Stadium after Carolina’s fifth straight loss to rival N.C. State and spoke like someone ready to lead the turnaround.

Good, Bad and Ugly Report: N.C. State

It’s always interesting to see how a team that has been eliminated from postseason contention plays its final game, especially against a rival. Does it play inspired, or does it just show up to play out the string? It was the latter that showed up for the annual renewal of the UNC-N.C. State clash on Saturday night in Raleigh, as the Tar Heels put up a mostly uninspired effort in a generally demoralizing 42–19 loss.

Beatdown at State typifies season of undisciplined UNC play

RALEIGH — The undisciplined penalties, costly mistakes and lapses that have made Bill Belichick’s first season at North Carolina a flop all came together on one cold night.

No. 12 UNC rolls to go 3–0 at Cancun Challenge, win title

Carolina finished off a dominant week at the Cancun Challenge with another one-sided victory on Saturday, led by huge days from Lanie Grant and Ciera Toomey. After winning their first two games by 35 points and 12 points, the Tar Heels pulled away from a close game in the second half. The 80–63 victory over Columbia at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, earned UNC the tournament title.

Johnson hits 28, 6 3s, but Barnes’ Spurs advance in Cup; White scores 25; Brooks playing for USA

In a pivotal NBA Cup battle between the Tar Heels on Friday night, Cameron Johnson capped a strong week with his best game as a Denver Nugget. But it wasn’t enough against Harrison Barnes’ San Antonio Spurs.

Washington nets career-high 19 as Vandy wins Battle 4 Atlantis; Tyson hits 29 in loss

Jalen Washington enjoyed the best two-game stretch of his college career to help unbeaten Vanderbilt win the Battle 4 Atlantis championship on Friday, when Cade Tyson had another prolific game in another Minnesota loss.

UNC-Michigan State telecast draws record ratings

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The No. 16 Tar Heels were part of history in defeat on Thanksgiving Day. North Carolina’s matchup with Michigan State in the Fort Myers Tip-Off was the most-watched college basketball game in Fox Network history, according to Nielsen fast national data.

Heels tie program record, turn Cancun into 3-point paradise in fifth straight win

No. 12 North Carolina continued to rain in the 3-pointers, but it felt like a storm of them Friday at the Cancun Challenge. Lanie Grant scored a season-high 15 points and a career-high four 3-pointers as UNC tied the program single-game record of 14 3-pointers. The Tar Heels eased to an 85–73 victory over Kansas State at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya to extend their win streak to five.