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CHAPEL HILL — This was exactly how these sorts of games are supposed to go for No. 12 North Carolina, but they’ve been rare this season. There have been slow starts, choppy offensive play and bad finishes in several games against overmatched opponents. But there was none of that against East Carolina, as the Heels kept the punches coming in a 99–51 victory Monday at the Smith Center.
North Carolina stayed at No. 12 in the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll after a pair of victories last week, getting leapfrogged in the poll by unbeaten Vanderbilt.
North Carolina moved up two spots to No. 16 in the AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a pair of decisive home victories last week.
Bobby Petrino, the man whose name evokes both offensive brilliance and controversy, is reportedly set to become North Carolina’s next offensive coordinator under Coach Bill Belichick.
On a day when Omarion Hampton outdueled fellow former Tar Heels running back Javonte Williams, Drake Maye made more history when his first career 300-yard passing game helped New England rally Sunday night to clinch a playoff berth.
Here’s a look at Monday night’s home game against East Carolina, the final nonconference game for North Carolina.
Tyler Nickel returned to ACC territory on Sunday and broke loose with one of the best games of his career.
CHAPEL HILL — No. 18 North Carolina moved to 11–3 on Sunday in an all-around win over Charleston Southern, led by season-highs of 19 points and six 3-pointers from freshman Nyla Brooks.
ATLANTA — Here is the video and full transcript of North Carolina’s postgame press conference after the No. 12 Tar Heels’ 71-70 victory Saturday at the CBS Sports Classic, featuring Coach Hubert Davis, center Henri Veesaar and forward Caleb Wilson. In addition, below is a transcript of Ohio State coach Jake Diebler’s press conference, and a video from outside the UNC locker room of interviews with Jarin Stevenson and Seth Trimble.
ATLANTA — It turns out that the solution to North Carolina’s lingering backup center problem was right there in the rotation.
ATLANTA — Seth Trimble didn’t want history to repeat itself. After missing several games last season with a concussion, he remembered how long it took to feel like himself again. This time, coming back from a broken left forearm, he was determined to be ready.
ATLANTA — Seth Trimble is back, and so is No. 12 North Carolina’s beautiful transition game. And then there is senior leader’s knack for making clutch plays.
Seth Trimble’s long wait ends on Saturday in Atlanta. The senior guard will be in uniform for No. 12 North Carolina’s 3 p.m. game in the CBS Sports Classic against Ohio State (CBS).
Here’s a look at Saturday’s 3 p.m. CBS Sports Classic matchup in Atlanta between No. 12 North Carolina and Ohio State.
Coby White continues to be on a roll, and Cameron Johnson is putting up consistent performances, while rookie Drake Powell’s ankle issues resurfaced. In the G League, where you’ll be able to watch UNC alums this weekend on television during the Winter Showcase in Orlando, Leaky Black, Harrison Ingram and Cormac Ryan had solid weeks.
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