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It could be a lonely March for NC teams
The state of North Carolina could make history in this year’s NCAA Tournament — and not in a good way. For the past 43 years, North Carolina has sent multiple teams to the Big Dance, […]
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College Basketball Roundup: UNC falls at No. 2 Gonzaga
SPOKANE, Wash. — Corey Kispert turned, put his hands out and gave a little shrug as he jogged back down the floor after his fifth 3-pointer of the night. Gonzaga’s do-everything junior forward picked a […]
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College Basketball Roundup: App State falls in Kearns’ debut; UNCG tops NC A&T
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Juwan Howard felt plenty of support at his first game as Michigan’s coach. Jalen Rose was at Crisler Center and received a nice ovation when he was introduced on the video […]
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World Series stars came through North Carolina on their way up
On June 26, 2009, the Durham Bulls were playing a weekend series in Toledo, but more than 5,600 people packed their home stadium to watch college kids play an exhibition. Team USA — an all-star […]
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Mid-major report: A look at the postseason hopes for in-state teams
With five and a half weeks to go until Selection Sunday, every team’s latest win and loss will be broken down to determine the impact on the school’s NCAA Tournament resume. To get a head […]
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Wolfpack dedicates renamed Jim Valvano Arena with win
RALEIGH (AP) — Devon Daniels made himself comfortable in North Carolina State’s second home. Daniels scored 16 of his season-high 21 points in the first half to help N.C. State beat Western Carolina 100-67 on […]
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Prosser forging his own path at WCU
CULLOWHEE — Members of the Western Carolina basketball team were still in elementary school when Skip Prosser died, so it’s understandable that they don’t know much about the late Wake Forest coach. What they do […]
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‘The Baddest Band in the Land’
CULLOWHEE — Halftime isn’t usually the best time to visit the concession stand or restroom at a college football game. Unless you’re at Western Carolina. In that case, you can zip right through the line […]
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Catamounts travel to UNC for battle of struggling teams
CULLOWHEE — It’s been a season of contrasts for the Western Carolina football team. The Catamounts began 2018 with three straight wins for their best start since 1976. But just when it looked as though […]
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NC’s mid-majors tip off 2018-19 season
Over the past few weeks, the North State Journal sports staff has previewed some of the highest profile college basketball teams in our state. Here is a look at the best of the rest, including […]