Caleb Love continues to be the leading scorer on a balanced Arizona attack, and the unbeaten No. 2 Wildcats will likely be No. 1 when the new AP Top 25 poll comes out on Monday.
Tag: UNC
Noles wilt under UNC’s pressure as Heels rally for win behind RJ Davis
CHAPEL HILL — Carolina flipped the switch with its pressure defense midway through the second half, and Florida State was helpless to do anything about it. No. 17 North Carolina turned a 12-point deficit into a 14-point edge with a 30–4 run as the Heels rebounded from a sluggish first half to earn a 78–70 victory over the Seminoles, thanks to 12 points off turnovers after halftime.
Ingram, Ryan inject intensity UNC lacked last season
CHAPEL HILL — Newcomers have injected some important intangibles missing last season into North Carolina’s roster. During the Tar Heels’ 2022 run to the national championship game, Brady Manek was fiery, didn’t hesitate to call out teammates or throw things in disgust. After nobody filled that role last season, transfers Harrison Ingram and Cormac Ryan are bringing an intensity level and physical play to the team that’s making a big difference.
Tar Heels in NBA: White scores 23, hits huge 3s, in Bulls’ OT victory over Bucks
Without two of Chicago’s best players, Coby White came up with the clutch shots the Bulls needed to pull off an upset Thursday night. White scored 23 points and four 3-pointers, with seven assists, four rebounds, a steal and a block, as the Bulls pulled away in overtime for a 120–113 home victory over the Milwaukee Bucks to snap a five-game losing streak.
Heels lead by 11 early, give No. 1 Gamecocks scare in impressive effort before falling
CHAPEL HILL — Anybody who thought that top-ranked South Carolina would roll into Chapel Hill and coast to victory didn’t know the character and resolve of No. 24 North Carolina. UNC has a history of giving the national power some of its toughest games, and that was the case again Thursday when the Tar Heels led by as many as 11 points in the first half. They battled admirably before losing 65–58 in the inaugural ACC/SEC Women’s Challenge before a loud and sold-out Carmichael Arena.
Cadeau’s dazzling play allowing RJ Davis to flourish playing off the ball
CHAPEL HILL — With freshman point guard Elliot Cadeau deftly creating offense with his dazzling passing, senior RJ Davis is flourishing as more of a catch-and-shoot two-guard, and it has North Carolina’s offense in overdrive. Davis followed up a 30-point game in Friday’s 87–72 victory over Arkansas in the Bahamas with 27 points Wednesday in the No. 17 Tar Heels’ 100–92 victory in the ACC/SEC Men’s Challenge at the Smith Center.
Tar Heels in NBA: Anthony’s 25 points, amazing alley-oop dunk highlight Magic’s 8th straight victory; Kessler blocks 6 shots
The Orlando Magic and Cole Anthony continue to be on a roll. Late in the game, the fourth-year pro took a pass and threw down a memorable alley-oop dunk.
Only question for Heels is their ceiling after topping No. 10 Vols
CHAPEL HILL — Fans who screamed, smiled and enjoyed the show, particularly before halftime, were left to wonder what the ceiling is for Coach Hubert Davis’ fourth Carolina team. It could be much higher than the roof if the Tar Heels can avoid rough stretches like the one they endured late in the second half.
Tar Heels in NBA: White scores 19, Johnson 18; Barnes helps Kings make tournament quarterfinals; Little is dad for first time
Coby White and Cam Johnson had big games but Harrison Barnes and Sacramento were the big winners as the Kings advanced to the quarterfinals of the inaugural In-Season Tournament. Nassir Little’s Suns also advanced, but he had a bigger off-the-court life moment.
No. 17 Tar Heels prepared for a physical battle against No. 10 Vols
CHAPEL HILL — It was physical for No. 17 Carolina on Friday against Arkansas, which should be good preparation for what the Tar Heels will face Wednesday against another SEC team in No. 10 Tennessee.
Video: Hubert Davis, Ingram talk about Tuesday’s game with No. 10 Tennessee, team’s progress
CHAPEL HILL — UNC coach Hubert Davis and Harrison Ingram talked at a Tuesday press conference about the Tar Heels’ performance in winning two of three games at the Battle 4 Atlantis and looked ahead to Wednesday’s home game against Tennessee.
Most project UNC for the Gator, but tantalizing QB matchup part of one prediction
If the majority of the bowl projections are correct, North Carolina will play in the Gator Bowl for the first time since the last season of Coach Mack Brown’s first stint at UNC. Another projection features a tantalizing quarterback matchup.
Heels fall in the AP Top 25 men’s poll after loss, two Atlantis wins
After winning two of three games in the Bahamas at the Battle 4 Atlantis, North Carolina fell three spots to No. 17 in the latest AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll.
UNC falls in AP Top 25 women’s poll after two losses
After losing two of three games at the Gulf Coast Showcase in Estero, Fla., North Carolina fell six spots to No. 24 in the latest AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll, with a home showdown against No. 1 South Carolina ahead on Thursday.
Tar Heels in NFL: Williams, Downs help teams win; Carter makes Arizona debut; Hughes starts for Atlanta
Week 12 of the NFL season started with a frustrating Thanksgiving Day for quarterback Sam Howell and Washington, but wide receiver Josh Downs and running back Javonte Williams helped their teams earn Sunday victories, running back Michael Carter made his Arizona debut and cornerback Mike Hughes started for Atlanta.
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