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Duke, UNC return to Sweet 16
For the second straight year, North Carolina and Duke will both dance in the Sweet 16. Duke, the three seed in the Sacramento 2 bracket, took care of its home court with two double digit […]
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Groundhog Day comes early for Pack who lose sixth in a row
The NC State Wolfpack once again came up short, falling 68-58 to the Clemson Tigers Saturday afternoon at Lenovo Center. It’s been the same story all year for the Wolfpack (9-12; 2-8 ACC) who haven’t […]
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College Basketball Roundup: Elon tops William & Mary
ELON — TK Simpkins scored 18 points as Elon beat William & Mary 76-71 on Thursday night. Simpkins added eight rebounds and three steals for the Phoenix (13-17, 6-11 Coastal Athletic Association). Nick Dorn added […]
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College Basketball Roundup: McCain sets freshman 3-point mark in Duke’s win over Florida State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Jared McCain set a Duke freshman record with eight 3-pointers and matched a school freshman mark with 35 points as the No. 9 Blue Devils beat Florida State 76-67 on Saturday. McCain […]
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Wake-up call? Tar Heels oversleep, then get upset by Clemson
CHAPEL HILL — Normally when a team suffers an upset, like No. 3 UNC’s 80-76 home loss to Clemson on Tuesday, players will say that it serves as a “wake-up call” for the team. It […]
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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: 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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College Basketball Roundup: No. 20 Baylor tops Gardner-Webb
WACO, Texas — Baylor coach Scott Drew said he didn’t hear the home fans screaming for his team to shoot a 3-pointer as his team dribbled out the win. But the fans had reason for […]
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Charlotte comes up short in overtime loss to Memphis
CHARLOTTE — The 49ers fell just short of an upset win over Memphis on Saturday as the Tigers pulled through 44-38 in overtime at Jerry Richardson Stadium. A missed 37-yard field goal by Charlotte kicker […]
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Wolfpack defense delivers statement win over Clemson
RALEIGH — In an otherwise disappointing season, NC State has a victory to remember. The Wolfpack defeated Clemson 24-17 on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium, just the second time they have topped the Tigers in the […]