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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The Tar Heels, led by a 20-point Ian Jackson performance, defeated the California Golden Bears on Wednesday night in the Dean Smith Center.
Ian Jackson’s Career Night Leads UNC Past Cal in Dominant Win
3 days ago · CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Since the deafening loss to Louisville on Jan. 1, the Tar Heels have gone on a four-game tear, most recently mounting a commanding 79-53 win over Cal on Wednesday night at the Smith Center. Freshman sensation Ian Jackson continued his remarkable scoring streak, posting 20 points and seven rebounds to lead
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UNC Focused on Wake After Winning Overtime Thriller Against Duke
Jan 12, 2025 · CHAPEL HILL, N.C. –– It was a defensive slugfest but the Tar Heels emerged victorious at Carmichael Arena Thursday night. No. 19 North Carolina women’s basketball outlasted No. 14 Duke with a hard-fought 53-46 overtime win improving to 14-3 on the season (2-2 ACC). Boasting the ACC’s best defense, the Tar Heels showcased their defensive
Former Tar Heel Readies for Reunion as NC State Hosts UNC
Jan 11, 2025 · CHAPEL HILL, N.C. –– For just the second time in his tenure as North Carolina’s head coach, Hubert Davis will coach against a player he once recruited to Chapel Hill when the Tar Heels visit N.C. State tomorrow. Dontrez Styles, who played his first two seasons with the Tar Heels, might also be the first
Photos: Fritz’s Top Moments of 2024 - Carolina Blitz
Dec 31, 2024 · RALEIGH, N.C. – There's no way I could've predicted what I'd see through my lens this year as a photojournalist at Carolina Blitz. In a year that saw the NC State Men's Basketball team no one was checking for claw its way to the Final Four and 3x AP NFL Coach of the Year, Bill It's been an exciting year and as 2024 comes to a close, let's take a look back on some of my favorite moments in ...
Tar Heels and Huskies Set to Clash in Fenway Bowl
Dec 27, 2024 · BOSTON, M.A. –– Under the leadership of interim head coach Freddie Kitchens, the Tar Heels have a chance to win their first bowl game since 2019 in tomorrow’s 11 a.m. Fenway Bowl against the UConn Huskies. In three of the last four games, North Carolina has been blown out by its opponent - most recently
Tar Heels Defeat Elon in Season Opener - Carolina Blitz
Nov 5, 2024 · CHAPEL HILL, N.C. –– Last night was fun. The No. 9 North Carolina Tar Heels kicked off their men's basketball season with a 90-76 victory over Elon University on Tuesday night. The Tar Heels came out firing on all cylinders, showcasing their depth and versatility. Sophomore guard Elliot Cadeau set the tone early, knocking down
Tar Heels and Jayhawks Set to Clash in Top Ten Matchup
Nov 8, 2024 · Carolina and Kansas, two of the top three programs in all-time college basketball wins, will meet on campus for the first time in 64 years when the ninth-ranked Tar Heels travel to Lawrence to play the top-ranked Jayhawks on Friday, November 8. Tip time at Allen Fieldhouse is 7 p.m. Eastern. This is Carolina's second
Versatile Tar Heels Head Into Regular Season after Dominant …
Oct 28, 2024 · CHAPEL HILL, N.C. –– The Tar Heels have been stacking the days and now it’s time for the true test because in just one week, the season officially starts. North Carolina did what they were supposed to against a Division II Johnson C. Smith team yesterday afternoon, beating them 127-63 and now the real test