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Could North Carolina produce a few mid-major surprises this season?

November 15, 2024 Ryan Henkel

College basketball in North Carolina goes far beyond the ACC. Here’s a look at the top mid-major teams in the state this season. ECU The ECU Pirates are hoping to have a better showing this […]

UNC-A tops G-W in Big South semis

March 10, 2024 The Associated Press

HIGH POINT — Drew Pember scored 30 points, six in overtime, as UNC Asheville beat Gardner-Webb 83-72 on Saturday night in a Big South Conference Tournament semifinal. Pember wound up with a triple-double for the […]

College Basketball Roundup: Filipowski plays, helps No. 10 Duke past Louisville

February 29, 2024 The Associated Press

DURHAM — Kyle Filipowski was in the starting lineup four days after sustaining a knee injury when fans stormed the court, and he finished with nine points, 10 rebounds and six assists as No. 10 […]

College Basketball Roundup: Ryan’s 18 help snap No. 10 UNC’s drought at Virginia

February 24, 2024 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — With its two star players doing little in a challenging first half, No. 10 UNC needed someone to emerge as an alternative against Virginia. Enter Cormac Ryan. He scored 18 points — […]

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College Basketball Roundup: Albury, McLaurin lead Queens to upset over Stetson

February 22, 2024 The Associated Press

DELAND, Fla. — Deyton Albury and BJ McLaurin both scored 16 points, and Queens University defeated Stetson 83-75 on Thursday night. Albury added eight rebounds and McLaurin snared six for the Royals (12-17, 6-8 Atlantic […]

College Basketball Roundup: Phillips’ 24 leads UNC Wilmington over North Carolina A&T

February 16, 2024 The Associated Press

WILMINGTON — Shykeim Phillips had 24 points in UNC Wilmington’s 73-54 victory over North Carolina A&T on Thursday night. Phillips also added six assists for the Seahawks (19-6, 10-3 Coastal Athletic Association). KJ Jenkins scored […]

College Basketball Roundup: Davis’ 25 points leads No. 3 UNC over Miami

February 10, 2024 The Associated Press

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — RJ Davis scored 25 points and No. 3 UNC held off Miami for a 75-72 victory on Saturday. Armando Bacot had 10 points and 15 rebounds for the Tar Heels (19-5, […]

College Basketball Roundup: McMullen, UNCA knock off High Point

February 7, 2024 The Associated Press

ASHEVILLE — Nicholas McMullen scored 19 points as UNC Asheville beat High Point 86-81 on Wednesday night. McMullen had seven rebounds for the Bulldogs (16-9, 8-2 Big South Conference). Fletcher Abee scored 17 points, making […]

App State jumps to top of Sun Belt

February 7, 2024 Jesse Deal

After a .500 record a season ago, Appalachian State is atop the Sun Belt Conference. The conference-leading Mountaineers (19-4, 10-1 Sun Belt) are getting noticed as they carry an eight-game winning streak into Wednesday’s road […]

College Basketball Roundup: Appalachian State wins 8th straight with OT victory over Georgia Southern

February 3, 2024 The Associated Press

STATESBORO, Ga. — Terence Harcum scored a season-high 26 points and Appalachian State beat Georgia Southern 85-84 in overtime on Saturday. Harcum was 10 of 17 shooting (5 for 8 from 3-point range) for the […]