RJ Davis pours in 31 points in G League debut; Pete Nance, Cormac Ryan have big openers

R.J. Davis logged 31 points, six rebounds, and five assists in the South Bay Lakers’ 144-104 victory over the Valley Suns. Pete Nance and Cormac Ryan both had big opening games as their Wisconsin Herd earned a 110-107 win Saturday over the Windy City Bulls. Nance had a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds while Ryan scored 22 points. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Carolina Brewery Celebrates 30 Years

Few Tar Heels have a pedigree as lengthy as Robert Poitras, a fourth-generation UNC alum who grew up tailgating at Kenan Stadium and cheering on basketball stars at Carmichael Arena. It would seem like a no-brainer, then, for him to build his business here, but his decision to open Carolina Brewer on West Franklin Street was a carefully calculated one. (Chapel Hill Magazine)

The next Tom Brady? No, Drake Maye is a different breed.

Drake Maye’s precociousness traces to his upbringing. His father, Mark Maye, played quarterback at the University of North Carolina from 1984 to 1987. Drake competed constantly with his older brothers. Luke Maye nailed the buzzer beater that vaulted the 2017 Tar Heels to the Final Four on their way to a national championship. (MSN.com)

Video: The Day After Podcast - UNC Football Does Just Enough To Scrape Past Stanford

North Carolina beat Stanford on Saturday. It was not full of highlight plays, but the Tar Heels were effective enough on offense and stout enough on defense to notch their second straight ACC win to move to 4-5 overall. Inside Carolina's Jason Staples, Buck Sanders, and Tommy Ashley break down UNC's performance. (View Video)

Tar Heels erase 23 years of frustration against Kansas in second half

Twenty-three. That’s how many years it had been since UNC had beaten Kansas. Five straight losses — four in the NCAA tournament and two in the Final Four, with one in the 2022 national championship game. None of the players had been born at the time of the last win on Nov. 27, 2002, but they felt the weight of history and were intent on changing it. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Three Observations from UNC Football's Homecoming Win over Stanford

UNC Football earned its second straight victory and are now two wins from becoming bowl eligible. The good news: North Carolina does not have to leave the state down the stretch. The bad news: The remaining schedule is tough, with Wake Forest, Duke and NC State looming—and the days of playing struggling teams like Stanford and Syracuse are over. (Sports Illustrated)

Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: UNC Football vs. Stanford

The box score doesn’t reflect that Stanford dominated the game for most of three quarters, as the Cardinal outgained the Tar Heels, had more first downs, and won the time of possession. But the final score, went UNC’s way as Carolina picked up their fourth win of the season. Here is the Stanford edition of the Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: (Tar Heel Tribune)

Hubert Davis uses meeting with Roy Williams to inspire UNC basketball before win vs Kansas

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis took a trip to Pinehurst the day before the Tar Heels’ game against Kansas to visit with with Roy Williams. Williams, who coached the Jayhawks for 15 seasons before leading the Tar Heels for 18 seasons, has remained around the program since retiring in 2021 and handing over the reins to Davis. (MSN.com)

Melkart Abou Jaoude, Tyler Thompson Lead Relentless UNC Pass Rush in Win Over Stanford

By halftime, the Tar Heels went into the locker room with six sacks — tied for their season high — even though the offense only had three first downs. The pressure never slowed. By the end, UNC tallied nine sacks, three from defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude and another three from linebacker Tyler Thompson — a career high en route to a 20–15 win. (TarHeel247)

Why Kyan Evans was key in UNC basketball win vs Kansas

Kyan Evans was the guy Hubert Davis and UNC chose to be their point guard for the season. As a sophomore at Colorado State, Evans played five games against Power 5 opponents, averaging 7.4 points in those matchups. Because of the inexperience against high-major teams, there were questions about his ability to translate his game to the ACC. (USA Today)

Nine sacks, no quit: Defense powers UNC Football to second straight victory

North Carolina’s defense keeps getting better, just in time for the Tar Heels to gain some momentum while the offense tries to find some consistency. The Tar Heels piled up a season-high nine sacks and got just enough offense to beat down a bad Stanford team 20–15 on Saturday for their second consecutive victory after struggling in the first half. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Bill Belichick Post-Stanford Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media after the Tar Heels' 20-15 win over Stanford on Saturday evening in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Box Score: North Carolina 20, Stanford 15

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 20-15 victory over the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday in Chapel Hill on Homecoming and Military Appreciation Day. (View Box Score)

Video: UNC Football Players Post-Stanford Press Conference

North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez, linebacker Khmori House, and wide receiver Jordan Shipp speak with the media following the Tar Heels' 20-15 Homecoming victory over the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. (View Video)

Video: UNC Football Holds Off Stanford, 20-15 - Highlights

North Carolina's defense recorded 9 sacks, and quarterback Gio Lopez passed for two second-half touchdowns as North Carolina beat the Stanford Cardinal, 20-15, during Saturday's Homecoming and Military Appreciation game in Chapel Hill. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

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