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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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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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UNC continues dominance over NC State with another win at PNC
RALEIGH — No. 7 UNC came into PNC Arena Wednesday night and shut down NC State, beating its rivals 67-54 to remain the last undefeated team in ACC play. For 30 minutes, it was a […]
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New Tar Heels DC Geoff Collins travels the Temple-to-NC pipeline
Are you a football team in North Carolina looking to fill a coaching staff vacancy? Clearly, your first call should be to a college in Philadelphia better known for basketball and Bill Cosby. Temple University […]
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College Basketball Roundup: Charlotte upsets No. 17 Florida Atlantic
CHARLOTTE — This was the type of situation Lu’Cye Patterson has dreamed about: Game on the line. Against a ranked opponent. Ball in his hands. Patterson drew a foul on a jumper with 1.7 seconds […]
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UNC, NC State meet as ACC unbeatens
RALEIGH — It’s still early, but the Tar Heels and Wolfpack are atop the ACC. Now the two Tobacco Road rivals will meet for the first time Wednesday with matching overall and conference records, both […]
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2023 NSJ Coach of the Year: UNC field hockey’s Erin Matson picked up where she left off
What were you doing when you were 23 years old? Mike Krzyzewski was in his second year of active duty in the Army. He wouldn’t win his first national title until age 44, 21 years […]
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West Virginia smothers UNC in Duke’s Mayo Bowl
CHARLOTTE — West Virginia and UNC met for just the third time ever in Wednesday night’s Duke’s Mayo Bowl, and the Mountaineers cruised to a 30-10 victory at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium. WVU (9-4) […]
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Comings, goings in football transfer portal
The transfer portal is still active with many uncommitted players from around the country, but the initial rush seems to have passed, giving us a chance to look around the state and see how college […]