Chansky’s Notebook: A Snowy Stratagem

Posted Jan 17, 2018
Dean Smith used to say a poorly played one-point win is the best scenario for motivating his team, and that’s what happened this time. The Tar Heels shot the ball well and had 23 assists, but rebounding after a season-low of 29 and 14 points in the paint will be the subjects of ol’ Roy’s next rant. Better hope classes are back on Thursday, or the Heels might practice all day. (Chapelboro.com)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Box Score: North Carolina 80, Western Carolina 72
View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 80-72 season-opening victory over the Western Carolina Catamounts on Monday night at the Smith...
Mon Nov 2, 2026

Video: Michael Malone Post-Western Carolina Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach Michael Malone speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 80-72 victory over the Western Carolina Catamounts on Monday...
Mon Nov 2, 2026

Video: Tar Heels Top Catamounts to Open Regular Season, 80-72 - Highlights
North Carolina got 18 points from Matt Able, led from start to finish and held off a pesky Western Carolina squad, 80-72, on Monday night...
Mon Nov 2, 2026

Lucas: North Carolina vs. Western Carolina Rapid Reactions
It's always nice to be undefeated. UNC is 1-0 after a 80-72 win over Western Carolina in the season opener. Nice moment after the game,...
Mon Nov 2, 2026