North Carolina Tar Heels
Louisville transfer Withers headed to North Carolina

Apr. 11, 2023 10:48 AM EDT
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Louisville forward Jae'Lyn Withers says he's transferring to North Carolina. Withers announced his decision Tuesday in a...

Ohio State guard Jacy Sheldon (4) hits a game-winning shot over North Carolina guard Deja Kelly (25) and guard Alyssa Ustby (1) in the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, March 20, 2023. Ohio State defeated North Carolina 71-69. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 3 Ohio St beats No. 6 UNC 71-69, advances to Sweet 16

By Jacob Benge Mar. 20, 2023 06:42 PM EDT

Boston College forward Devin McGlockton (21) celebrates his 3-point basket against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
North Carolina beats BC 85-61, keeps NCAA hopes alive

Mar. 08, 2023 09:39 PM EST

Duke guard Tyrese Proctor (5) is defended by North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Tar Heels slide from preseason No. 1 to NCAA tourney bubble

By Aaron Beard Mar. 05, 2023 05:39 PM EST

Duke center Kyle Filipowski (30) and North Carolina forward Pete Nance, left,m and North Carolina forward Leaky Black, right, vie for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Duke beats UNC for sixth straight win, earns double-bye

Mar. 04, 2023 09:20 PM EST

Kitley's jumper lifts No. 9 Hokies past No. 22 Tar Heels

By Aaron Beard Feb. 23, 2023 10:13 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Elizabeth Kitley capped a night when she set Virginia Tech's career scoring record by hitting a jumper at the buzzer to lift the ninth...

Notre Dame's JJ Starling (1) drives against North Carolina's Pete Nance, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Love, Bacot lead North Carolina past Notre Dame 63-59

Feb. 22, 2023 11:45 PM EST

Clemson forward Hunter Tyson, left, has his shot blocked by North Carolina forward Leaky Black (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina hits 15 3s, beats Clemson 91-71

Feb. 11, 2023 04:30 PM EST

Wake Forest guard Cameron Hildreth, center, passes the ball toward Wake Forest forward Matthew Marsh, right, as North Carolina forward Armando Bacot, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Appleby scores 35 as Wake Forest holds off Tar Heels 92-85

Feb. 07, 2023 09:49 PM EST

North Carolina forward Puff Johnson (14) looks to shoot while guarded by Duke guard Jacob Grandison (13) and forward Mark Mitchell (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Duke edges North Carolina 63-57 behind Roach, Lively

Feb. 04, 2023 09:15 PM EST

No. 11 North Carolina women turn back Virginia 73-62

Feb. 02, 2023 08:08 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Kayla McPherson came off the bench to score 14 points and No. 11 North Carolina cruised to a 73-62 victory over Virginia on...

Paris, No. 15 UNC women top Clemson 69-58, extend win streak

Jan. 29, 2023 06:20 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Freshman Paulina Paris hit six 3-pointers, scored 22 points and had five steals — all career highs — and Kennedy Todd-Williams added 15 points...

Nance scores 21 as North Carolina survives Syracuse, 72-68

Jan. 24, 2023 11:48 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Pete Nance scored 21 points, capped by a dunk with 19 seconds left that put North Carolina in front for good as the Tar Heels pulled out a hard...

North Carolina guard R.J. Davis, center, battles Boston College guard Jaeden Zackery, left, and forward CJ Penha Jr. (24) for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Double-double hoarder Bacot leads UNC past Boston College

Jan. 17, 2023 09:15 PM EST

Todd-Williams, No. 22 UNC women beat No. 11 NC State 56-47

Jan. 15, 2023 06:18 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Kennedy Todd-Williams scored eight of her 15 points in the fourth quarter, Destiny Adams scored all of her eight points in the final 4...

Wake Forest forward Matthew Marsh (33) defends against North Carolina forward Leaky Black (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Davis, Bacot combine for 48; UNC beats Wake Forest 88-79

Jan. 04, 2023 11:42 PM EST

Amoore's free throws put No. 7 Virginia Tech over No. 13 UNC

By Jimmy Robertson Jan. 01, 2023 06:11 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Georgia Amoore hit three free throws with 1.8 seconds remaining to lift No. 7 Virginia Tech to a 68-65 victory over No. 13 North Carolina on...

Big 3rd quarter gets Florida St. past No. 13 UNC women 78-71

Dec. 29, 2022 10:26 PM EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Makayla Timpson scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Ta’Niya Latson had 12 of her 21 points in the third quarter and Florida State beat...

Bacot scores 26, UNC beats Michigan at Jumpman Invitational

Dec. 21, 2022 10:11 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Armando Bacot scored 26 points on 11-of-16 shooting, RJ Davis hit four 3-pointers and finished with 19 points and North Carolina held on to...

North Carolina guard Caleb Love reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in New York. The Tar Heels won 89-84 in overtime. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
After buzzer-beater to force OT, Heels beat No. 23 OSU 89-84

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 17, 2022 06:07 PM EST