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Former UNC Basketball players speak out following the loss to VCU

Things are so bad that when was asked if he thought was right for the job, Berry had to be careful with his words when talking about his former assistant coach: "My emotions are kind of mixed right now. At one point I said, 'ok, Coach Davis was right for the job,' but I’m having mixed emotions because it’s the same old story." (Tar Heel Blog)

No. 5 UNC Men's Lacrosse Earns 12-11 Victory Over No. 19 Army

An all-around effort from No. 5 UNC Men's Lacrosse propelled the Tar Heels over No. 19 Army, 12-11, on Saturday at Dorrance Field (Highlights). Caden Harshbarger and each scored three goals, followed by a pair from Anthony Raio and Dominic Pietramala. Owen Duffy dished out three assists, and Josh Marcus posted 10 saves in goal. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Women's Basketball Pre-Maryland Press Conference Video and Transcript

Check out the complete transcript and video from No. 4 seed North Carolina Women's Basketball’s pregame press conference on Saturday with Coach , and ahead of Sunday’s NCAA tournament second-round matchup against No. 5 seed Maryland at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill. (Tar Heel Tribune)

AI research at Carolina

From computer science to journalism, health sciences to social work, researchers are applying AI to the world’s problems. Carolina already boasts a deep knowledge of the burgeoning technology, producing more than 3,000 publications advancing the field across the past decade, and is working collaboratively on a score of issues. (UNC.edu)

Pitchers Shine, But UNC Baseball Falls 2-0 To Louisville On Saturday

UNC Baseball got excellent work on the mound but never kicked their offense into gear in a 2-0 loss to Louisville on Saturday at Boshamer Stadium. The No. 14 Tar Heels played a classic pitcher's duel with the Cardinals and just came out on the losing end. The two sides combined to allow just eight hits while striking out 20 in a low scoring affair. (GoHeels.com)

No. 1 UNC Women’s Lacrosse Rolls Over No. 16 Boston College, 21-12

No. 1 North Carolina Women's Lacrosse used career highs in goals and points from Chloe Humphrey to roll past No. 16 Boston College, 21-12, Saturday at Dorrance Field (Highlights). Humphrey scored eight goals and had three assists for 11 points to lead the Tar Heels to their 31st consecutive victory, which is now tied for fifth in NCAA history. (GoHeels.com)

UNC AD Bubba Cunningham responds to speculation around basketball coach Hubert Davis

UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham has broken his silence on the future of the Tar Heels basketball program. According to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, Cunningham told him that “the Tar Heels’ administration, including the Chancellor, is evaluating all aspects of the school’s basketball program and will continue to have discussions over the coming days.” (On3.com)

UNC, Hubert Davis discussing future after tournament loss

North Carolina officials are in discussions with basketball coach about his future at the school, sources report, with a decision on his status and potential exit plan expected to unfold in the coming days. Davis met with his UNC team Saturday afternoon. The team meeting did not offer any clarity on Davis' future, according to sources. (ESPN)

Lanie Grant, Elina Aarnisalo fuel UNC Women's Basketball after Tar Heels' early stumbles

, who doesn’t turn 19 until next month, and UCLA transfer have been two of the key engines who have led UNC Women's Basketball to 13 wins in 15 games entering their Sunday NCAA tournament second-round game against No. 5-seed Maryland. Both have had to adjust to added responsibility and how teams defend them. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Hubert Davis' future at UNC in doubt as pressure mounts after historic collapse vs. VCU

' future as head basketball coach at North Carolina is in doubt. Davis did not have contact with his staff for nearly 24 hours from Friday morning into Saturday's previously scheduled team meeting, adding to speculation and growing expectation that a change could be coming in Chapel Hill. Davis is meeting with North Carolina brass on Saturday. (CBS Sports)

The Signs Were There for a UNC Men’s Basketball Collapse. Against VCU, It Finally Happened.

Late-game execution has been an issue for UNC under ’ leadership. Many UNC fans can still see taking an ill-advised three-pointer early in the shot clock in the 2024 Sweet 16, which gave Alabama the opening it needed to spring the upset over No. 1 Carolina. In Davis’ five seasons, Carolina is just 26-43 in “Quad 1” games. (Chapelboro.com)

What’s next for Hubert Davis after UNC’s NCAA Tournament meltdown?

The future of UNC Basketball coach will be the No. 1 talking point moving forward, displacing the debate, for now, over the future of the Smith Center. Even if Davis wasn’t ready for that conversation, everybody else is. "North Carolina can either keep or it can get serious about its basketball program, but it cannot do both." (WRAL.com)

From an indigo hue to Carolina Blue: the history behind UNC's school colors

Many students, fans and alums have proudly proclaimed that UNC is home to "the better blue." Carolina Blue became a widely used noun in the 1930s, but the history of this beloved blue dates back much further. The University’s colors originated from the Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies, the literary and debate societies founded in 1795. (Daily Tar Heel)

Celebrating The Defense That Built The UNC Women's Lacrosse Dynasty

No. 1 UNC Women's Lacrosse outscored its competition 156-50 this season and holds a 30-game win streak, the sixth longest streak in Division I history. For 20 years, assistant coach Phil Barnes helped set the foundation of excellence that led to three national titles, working with defense and goalkeepers while also overseeing the program's recruiting. (GoHeels.com)

The terms of UNC Basketball coach Hubert Davis' contract

Questions about coach ' future have intensified. But how much would it cost Carolina to move on from its men's basketball coach? UNC would owe Davis his base salary ($1.25 million) for each of the four remaining years on his contract, plus a prorated monthly amount, for a total of roughly $5.3 million if the move occurs prior to April 1. (MSN.com)
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Today In UNC History
March 22, 1957
Pete Brennan sends national semifinal vs. Michigan State into second overtime with four seconds left and UNC wins, 74-70 in triple overtime. Lennie Rosenbluth (31) and Bob Cunningham (19) lead the Tar Heels.
March 22, 2013
P.J. Hairston scores a game-high 23 points and UNC defeats Villanova, 78-71, in the NCAA Tournament round of 64. It’s the 23rd straight NCAA Tournament that a Roy Williams-coached team has advanced past their opening game. The win is also the 700th of Williams’s career.
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