Heels dominant on both ends, roll by San Diego State

DAYTON, Ohio — It’s hard to stop this North Carolina team when it’s locked in, even against a highly touted defense. The Tar Heels rolled in and out of the First Four with a dominating effort, dispatching San Diego State 95–68 in a battle of No. 11 seeds Tuesday at the UD Arena, with peak-level RJ Davis and another impressive game from point guard Elliot Cadeau.

Challenges of Ramadan fasting during tournaments no big deal to Ian Jackson

DAYTON, Ohio — Ian Jackson’s Muslim faith means a lot to him, which has meant some challenges that would be daunting for most players in March. Fasting during Ramadan, first during the ACC tournament and now the NCAA tournament, is routine for the freshman guard.

Video, transcript of Dayton press conferences for UNC, San Diego State

DAYTON, Ohio — North Carolina coach Hubert Davis and guards RJ Davis and Seth Trimble met with the media on Monday at the University of Dayton Arena ahead of the Tar Heels’ First Four game at 9:10 Tuesday night against San Diego State. Here are a video and a transcript of the press conference, in addition to the video and press conference for the Aztecs, with Brian Dutcher, Nick Boyd, Miles Byrd, Jared Coleman-Jones.