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UNC’s winning streak ends at Georgia Tech
ATLANTA — Kyle Sturdivant told his Georgia Tech teammates a visit from No. 3 UNC meant it was time to pull out the “big boy drawers.” Naithan George responded with the biggest play of the […]
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College Basketball Roundup: Roach leads No. 7 Duke to road win over Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Jeremy Roach scored 16 points off the bench to lead No. 7 Duke to a 77-67 victory over Virginia Tech on Monday night. Bothered by knee and ankle injuries of late, Roach […]
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College Basketball Roundup: No. 3 UNC holds off FSU for 10th straight win
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — UNC had won seven straight Atlantic Coast Conference games by double digits. On Saturday, the Tar Heels showed they could win a game that was tight in the final minutes. RJ Davis […]
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Had it all the way: Tyrese Proctor hits deciding free throws in last-second Duke win
DURHAM — To hear Duke talk after the fact, this one was never in doubt. “I’ve played in a lot of games like this,” said freshman Jared McCain. “It’s kind of what I live for.” […]
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College Basketball Roundup: Brown-Jones’ 39 helps UNCG knock off Western Carolina in overtime
CULLOWHEE — Mikeal Brown-Jones’ 39 points led UNC Greensboro over Western Carolina 85-82 in overtime on Wednesday night. Keyshaun Langley made a pair of free throws with 4 seconds left in the extra period to […]
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Wolfpack’s recent road losses tighten power rankings
The NC State women’s basketball team suffered a jarring loss last week in Miami. The Wolfpack fell behind early and was never able to rally against the unranked Hurricanes, losing by 14 points. “You’re going […]
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Silent but deadly: UNC’s underrated defense among nation’s best
CHAPEL HILL — Unlike just about every other coach in college basketball, UNC’s Hubert Davis does not curse. Shortly after replacing Roy Williams as head coach of the Tar Heels, he explained that Dean Smith […]
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Pitt out-toughs Duke at Cameron
DURHAM — Blake Hinson had just led his Pitt Panthers to an 80-76 upset of No. 7 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium, but his night wasn’t quite over yet. Hinson, who had set a school […]
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Sloppy NC State flounders at home against Virginia Tech
RALEIGH — NC State had an uncharacteristically bad defensive game, including allowing 51 second half points, in an 84-78 loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday afternoon at PNC Arena. It was a bad loss for […]
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Unsung Blue Devils make impact on bottom line
DURHAM — There are some interesting stats from Duke’s four straight ACC wins to open the new year: Over that span, coach Jon Scheyer has mentioned junior guard Jaylen Blakes seven times, all without prompting […]