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Micic steps up for injury-riddled Hornets

December 19, 2024 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — Just a month ago, Vasilije Micic’s future with the Charlotte Hornets appeared uncertain. The Serbian point guard struggled with his ball handling and production all throughout the Hornets’ preseason as he racked up […]

No. 19 Miami routs Duke to stay perfect at home

February 7, 2023 The Associated Press

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami guard Isaiah Wong pointed to the crowd, waving his arms, asking for noise, asking for the celebration to start. The lead, at that point, was 3-0. Didn’t matter. From start […]

Duke executes down stretch to hold off Miami

January 21, 2023 Shawn Krest

DURHAM — Last weekend at Clemson, Duke pulled to within one point with just under four minutes left. Down the stretch, the Blue Devils went 0 for 4 from the field and commit three turnovers […]

NC State stays hot, knocks off No. 16 Miami in OT

January 14, 2023 The Associated Press

RALEIGH — Ernest Ross was ready every time the ball came his way in a suddenly bigger-than-usual role for NC State. The 6-foot-9 second-year forward scored on a go-ahead putback in traffic with 33 seconds […]

Self-destructive Deacons can’t hold onto lead against Miami

February 12, 2022 Brett Friedlander

WINSTON-SALEM — It might sound like hyperbole to say that the Wake Forest basketball team gave away its game against Miami on Saturday. Then again, as one look at the turnover statistics will also reveal, […]

College basketball roundup: Deacons downed by hot shooting Miami

January 1, 2022 The Associated Press

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Isaiah Wong scored 25 points, Charlie Moore scored 18 points on 6-for-7 shooting and streaking Miami won its seventh straight in beating Wake Forest 92-84 on Saturday. The last time Miami […]

‘Tougher’ Miami sends Wolfpack to second straight ACC loss

January 9, 2021 Brett Friedlander

RALEIGH — Two steps forward, two steps back for the NC State basketball team. After starting the ACC portion of its schedule with two straight wins to head into the new year brimming with confidence, […]