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Defense picks up the offense for Tar Heels
UNC NOTEBOOK After shooting a program-record low 24.6 percent from the field in a 63–45 loss to now No. 3 Michigan State on Nov. 26, North Carolina bounced back offensively with dominant wins … more
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Tar Heels living and dying on the boards
UNC NOTEBOOK When the season began, North Carolina had many question marks after replacing so many key pieces from last year’s national championship team, and after a 12-2 start, there was hope … more
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Even the punter shares in Tar Heels’ misery
UNC Notebook Going into North Carolina’s football game Saturday at No. 14 Virginia Tech, a Tom Sheldon punt had never been returned more than 17 yards (last year’s opponents managed all of two … more
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Tar Heels starting over as ACC tourney begins
After bringing a six-game winning streak into the final week of regular-season play in the Atlantic Coast Conference, North Carolina was unable to keep that momentum, dropping the final two games of … more
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Tar Heels defense improves, but offense still a mess
UNC Notebook North Carolina football fans must feel as though they’ve passed into Bizarro World — the comic-book realm in which everything is opposite to its counterpart on earth. Through … more
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Tar Heels show lineup flexibility in exhibition
UNC Notebook Roy Williams continued his preseason mad scientist routine, experimenting with numerous lineup combinations throughout each of North Carolina’s three periods in Sunday’s Tar Heel … more
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Tar Heels continue domination of FCS foes
UNC Notebook Going into Saturday’s game against Western Carolina, Larry Fedora-coached North Carolina teams had previously dominated FCS competition to a 6–0 record by an average of 53.4 to … more
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Tar Heels face tough couple of weeks ahead in ACC
Given the choice at the start of the year, North Carolina head coach Roy Williams probably would have gladly accepted a guaranteed 12–2 start (though he might have wavered if told Wofford was one … more
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Tar Heels regain footing in ACC with two wins
UNC Notebook After two consecutive road losses, North Carolina regained its footing with two ACC wins last week, but the concerns that have surfaced in the Tar Heels’ four losses have not yet … more
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Re-energized Tar Heels peaking at the right time
UNC Notebook After appearing worn down in the middle of the Atlantic Coast Conference slate — with Roy Williams expressing frustration at having to coach energy level — North Carolina has … more
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Texas A&M comes up bigger than Tar Heels
This time, the gigantic shoe was on the other foot. Roy Williams’ North Carolina basketball teams have traditionally been characterized by big, physical, athletic forwards capable of dominating the … more
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Surging Tar Heels find their success formula
After going 4-5 in January, North Carolina has found its form in February, winning its fifth straight on Saturday with a 93-76 win at Louisville — the first time UNC has ever beaten the Cardinals … more
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Pinson challenged to lead Tar Heels defense
After a dominant 104–61 win over Western Carolina, the North Carolina basketball team now has a break for final exams before traveling to Knoxville to face No. 20 Tennessee on Sunday. At 9–1 … more
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Tar Heels learn tough ACC lessons on the road
It’s safe to say that ACC play has represented a sharp uptick in the level of competition for a North Carolina basketball team that had started a surprising 12–2, as the last week saw the Tar … more
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The emergence of Williams a key for Tar Heels’ success
UNC Notebook Kenny Williams’ breakout season hit another height on Sunday as the junior wing silenced the hostile Tennessee crowd by drilling a 3-point shot to give No. 5 North Carolina a … more
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Injuries continue to mount for UNC
Through five games, North Carolina’s season continues to be defined as much by the players no longer on the field than those actually playing. Nineteen players, including eight starters, were … more
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Tar Heels can’t deck No. 8 Miami in 24-19 loss
North Carolina had No. 8-ranked Miami on the ropes on Saturday, but never managed to land enough of a punch to knock the Hurricanes down. The Tar Heels had every opportunity at a first-half knockout, … more
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Wofford loss helps reveal Tar Heels' identity
Just a week ago, UNC basketball stood a surprising 10–1, having just managed a road comeback win against a quality Tennessee squad and poised to attack the beginning of ACC play, bolstered by the … more
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A lot of questions remain about Tar Heels defense
North Carolina entered the 2017 football season with lots of questions on the offensive side of the ball offset by optimism about the ability of a more veteran defense to lead the way until the … more
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White one of two Tar Heels in McDonalds All-American Game
At least two future Tar Heels will participate in Wednesday evening’s McDonald’s All-American Game, which features 24 of the nation’s top senior high school basketball … more
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