Former Wofford cross country runner Beck Classey of Greenville and accomplished marathoner Tristin Van Ord coasted to the victories Saturday morning at the Tar Heel 10 Miler under pleasant race conditions.
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Carolina blows three-run lead for first three-game losing streak
RALEIGH — The only positive, but a great source of frustration, in No. 11 North Carolina’s first three-game losing streak is that all three were one-run games that could have gone either way. The Tar Heels bullpen blew a three-run lead built off an impressive start from junior left-hander Shea Sprague as N.C. State clinched a series win with a 5–4 victory Friday at Doak Field.
UNC on final five list of former Kentucky wing Thiero
Former Kentucky wing Adou Thiero is, of course, considering following Coach John Calipari to Arkansas, but Carolina is reportedly also in his final five.
UNC belts five homers, but State walks off with biggest
RALEIGH — On a night of home run derby, N.C. State didn’t hit as many, but the Wolfpack hit the biggest. Shortstop Brandon Butterworth blasted a 95-mph fastball over the left-field wall for a game-ending solo homer with one out in the ninth inning to lift the Wolfpack to a 9–8 victory Thursday over No. 11 North Carolina at Doak Field.
Styles reportedly commits to N.C. State
A second former North Carolina men’s basketball player is reportedly moving on after only one season at his second school. Dontrez Styles, who transferred to Georgetown for his junior season, is planning to enter the transfer portal, according to On3.com’s Joe Tipton.
Tar Heels in NBA: Fans chant White’s name as scores 42 to lead Bulls to decisive win
The crowd at Chicago’s United Center was chanting Coby White’s name. That was no surprise considering it was the best game of his five-year NBA career. With an array of devastating crossovers to amazing spin moves, White scored 42 points — the most in his career — to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 131–116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in an elimination game in the play-in tournament.
Tar Heels in NBA: Barnes hits 17 as Kings oust Warriors; White’s Bulls play elimination game Wednesday
Harrison Barnes was a Golden State Warrior when the franchise won the first of four NBA titles in the last nine years, and he had a hand in all but ending that dynasty on Tuesday night.
Coastal holds on to end UNC streak, but Honeycutt makes more history
CHAPEL HILL — It had been 350 days since North Carolina had lost a game at Boshamer Stadium, and the No. 11 Tar Heels nearly extended their school-record home win streak on a night that Vance Honeycutt made more history. UNC loaded the bases with two outs in a dramatic ninth inning, but No. 19 Coastal Carolina held on a tough 5–4 Tar Heels loss Tuesday to end their school-record 27-game home win streak, despite getting outstanding relief pitching.
Arizona’s Ballo, the top-ranked center in the portal, commits to Indiana
Arizona’s Oumar Ballo, the top-ranked center in the transfer portal, will reportedly visit North Carolina. The 6–10, 245-pounder from Mali, who would be a graduate transfer, told Joe Tipton of On3.com that he visit UNC, Florida, Indiana (Monday through Wednesday), Louisville (April 16–18) and Kansas State (April 19–21).
Love enters name in NBA draft while retaining college eligibility
Caleb Love entered his name into the NBA draft on Tuesday but said he will maintain his college eligibility for now. Love announced his decision in a post on X (formerly Twitter), calling it “God’s plan” and expressing gratitude to the Arizona coaching staff. He has until May 29 to withdraw from the draft and still be eligible to play a fifth college season.
Former UNC forward Key to play for former Hokies coach Brooks at Kentucky
Former North Carolina forward Teonni Key has committed to play for former Virginia Tech coach Kenny Brooks at Kentucky.
ESPN announces 3o for 30 documentary on UNC alum Stuart Scott
ESPN Films will produce a 30 for 30 documentary on the extraordinary life of UNC alum Stuart Scott, who had many fans of the unique style he brought to “SportsCenter” but lost his battle with cancer at the age of 39 in 2015.
UNC moves up in Top 25 baseball poll after 27th straight home win
After North Carolina’s weekend sweep of Notre Dame for its school-record 27th consecutive home victory, the Tar Heels moved up two spots to No. 11 in the latest D1 Baseball Top 25 poll.
UNC wins program-record 27th straight home game; Honeycutt powers into history
CHAPEL HILL — Program history came easily as No. 13 North Carolina finished a dominant three-game sweep of Notre Dame with more outstanding pitching and relentless offense.
Jackson has team-leading four assists in USA win at Nike Hoops Summit
Incoming Carolina freshman guard Ian Jackson dished out a team-high four assists Saturday night as the USA team rolled to a 98–75 victory over the World team at the 25th Nike Hoops Summit in Portland.
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