File photo by Arianna HoffmannSitting out wouldn’t be a good look for Henson ESPN/ACC NETWORK — North Carolina carried its focus and execution from last weekend’s Duke game to the court this afternoon, wearing out Maryland 85-69 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinal. But the Tar Heels suffered a worse loss than any the Terrapins could […]
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Tar Heel crockpot burns just hot enough to escape UVa
File photo by Arianna HoffmannZeller’s steady interior scoring bailed out the Heels ESPN — Virginia features one of the ACC’s more formidable teams, but fans understandably struggle to muster excitement when the Cavaliers line up opposite their beloved squad. UVa used its stifling tempo and tough defense to limit possessions against North Carolina on Saturday […]
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Heels remain perfect against Tigers at home, eye rematch with Wolfpack
File photo by Arianna HoffmannBullock is Carolina’s most complete wing performer DEAN SMITH CENTER/CHAPEL HILL — Give credit to the Tar Heels: After suffering that devastating setback against Duke — and people around here can’t stop talking about it — Carolina has won three consecutive games and remains tied atop ACC standings. Clemson tried to […]
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Heels continue to suffer hangover but notch another road win
Despite errant shooting, UNC (mostly) keeps winning ESPN — Tar Heels players aren’t smiling that much these days, but can you blame them? Still shocked by the events that transpired against Duke last week, UNC once again appeared despondent early in a road test at Miami. But in the second half Harrison Barnes reprised his […]
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Wounded Heels channel heartbreak to top UVa
File photo by Arianna HoffmannMcAdoo’s progress gives UNC hope off the bench DEAN SMITH CENTER/CHAPEL HILL — Anyone at the game on Saturday afternoon easily could detect the despondency exhibited by the Tar Heels. Just three days after the Duke-authored collapse that will live in infamy — and eternally on ESPN — Carolina hosted Virginia […]
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Rivers of blood doom Tar Heels to founder, choke and drown
File photo by Al DragoRivers suddenly possesses an immense legacy DEAN SMITH CENTER/CHAPEL HILL — No snotty freshman can sashay into the illustrious Dean Dome and hand North Carolina its severed head in thrilling, soul-usurping fashion, right? Well, not until last night. Capping a legendary comeback that revived his team from a 10-point deficit with […]
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Heels prevail at Maryland to set up showdown versus Duke
Expect to hear a lot about the status of this guy ESPN — North Carolina and Duke will participate in one of sport’s most cherished rivalries on Wednesday night, but the Tar Heels faced one remaining obstacle on Saturday afternoon, shrugging off a ragtag offensive performance to fell Maryland 83-74. The Terrapins have handed the […]
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Icy Tar Heels grind out road victory at Wake
File photo by Arianna HoffmannAssists maven Kendall Marshall loves to share ESPNU — In case you feel cheated by a lackluster winter, North Carolina had you covered last night in Winston-Salem. The Tar Heels shot a frigid 31 percent from the field in a 68-53 victory over the Demon Deacons, which shot an even lousier […]
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Tar Heels dismiss Georgia Tech in weekend capper
File photo by Arianna HoffmannBullock’s shooting relieves pressure on teammates DEAN SMITH CENTER/CHAPEL HILL — Despite losing the second half by eight points and allowing Georgia Tech to depart with a respectable 93-81 defeat, North Carolina actually played one of its most impressive games of the season on Sunday evening. The Tar Heels typically prefer […]
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Wolfpack step into Carolina trap, chew off leg and limp home
File photo by Arianna HoffmannZeller is making a push for first-team All-ACC DEAN SMITH CENTER/CHAPEL HILL — Never trust the talking heads. The buildup to tonight’s contest between North Carolina and N.C. State received unusual media fanfare given the Tar Heels’ dominance during the Roy Williams era, but this one was supposed to be different. […]
