Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 53, Clemson 44
View the complete box score from the No. 25 North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball team's 53-44 victory over the Clemson Tigers on Thursday night at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill. (
View Box Score)
Thu Feb 5
UNC's Place in the ACC Basketball Race
Not exactly sure how many teams are going to get into the NCAA Tournament, probably eight, which is a good number, but maybe not many on the top lines. Duke is angling for a number one seed. I think Virginia and Carolina, maybe NC State, if they close strong, maybe Clemson can push for a top four seed. That remains to be seen. We’re in February. (
Inside Carolina)
With 'circus coming, Hubert Davis tries to keep Tar Heels focused ahead of clash with Duke
Hubert Davis has spent the week trying to keep UNC's preparation like any other game ahead of Saturday’s showdown with Duke, even when everyone around the program knows "the circus" is coming. Davis, who has lived the rivalry from nearly every angle, acknowledged the unique spotlight that comes with the matchup and the challenges it creates. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
James Spurling, Longtime UNC Athletics Staff Member, Passes Away
James Spurling, whose selfless nature, honesty, commitment to teamwork, and dedication to all things Tar Heels wove him through the tapestry of Carolina for more than five decades, passed away suddenly on Thursday morning. The long-time Director of Kenan Stadium and the Kenan Football Center and Massey Award winner was 68. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Hubert Davis Thursday Pre-Duke Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis speaks with the media on Thursday ahead of the No. 14 Tar Heels' rivalry matchup against the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils on Saturday night at the Smith Center.
(
View Video)
Thu Feb 5
Tar Heels' Depth Coming Alive at Midpoint of ACC Play
You can pencil in UNC's top scorers most games.
Caleb Wilson,
Henri Veesaar, and Seth Trimble are scoring 61 percent of the Tar Heels' points. For much of the season, production past that trio had been inconsistent. One game, it was
Jarin Stevenson. Another was Luka Bogavac. Then it was Jonathan Powell. That unpredictability has changed. (
TarHeel247)
Video: Seth Trimble, Caleb Wilson Thursday Pre-Duke Press Conference
North Carolina senior guard
Seth Trimble and freshman forward
Caleb Wilson speak with the media on Thursday afternoon ahead of the No. 14 Tar Heels' game against the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils on Saturday in Chapel Hill.
(
View Video)
Thu Feb 5
Macon Winslow Named To Buster Posey Award Preseason Watch List
UNC Baseball transfer catcher
Macon Winslow has been selected to the Buster Posey National Catcher of the Year Preseason Watch List. Winslow, who came to Chapel Hill this summer after spending the last two seasons across the highway in Durham, enters 2026 with a career .278 batting average along with nine home runs, 13 doubles, and a triple. (
GoHeels.com)
Cole Anthony Traded To Phoenix Suns
Milwaukee reportedly has agreed to trade
Cole Anthony and
Amir Coffey to Phoenix in exchange for Nick Richard and Nigel Hayes-Davis. Anthony, the No. 15 pick in the 2020 Draft, averages 6.7 points and 3.5 assists per game while shooting 42% overall and 31% on 3-pointers. He has been a backup in Milwaukee and will likely do the same in Phoenix. (
NBA.com)
Chansky’s Notebook: Super Bowl History
Before
Drake Maye takes the field Sunday, sixteen other Tar Heels have played in more than 20 Super Bowls and won. Receiver Mack Hollins played in the Eagles win over the Patriots in 2018. Offensive tackle
Harris Barton won three Super Bowls with the 49ers. Lawrence Taylor won two Super Bowls with the Giants under defensive coordinator
Bill Belichick. (
Chapelboro.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Key Factors For Saturday's UNC vs. Duke Basketball Matchup
All eyes are on the North Carolina Tar Heels as they gear up to face Duke in a game where the backcourt battle, not just the stars
Caleb Wilson and Cam Boozer, will determine who comes out on top. Isaac Schade breaks down why
Derek Dixon’s poise and
Seth Trimble’s leadership are crucial for UNC.
(
View Video)
Thu Feb 5
UNC Men's Golf Debuts Spring Slate In Hawai'i
North Carolina men's golf returns to competition on Thursday, February 5 through Saturday in Hawai'i in the Amer Ari Invitational, hosted by Hawai'i-Hilo at the Mauna Mani Resort's North Course. This is the fifth consecutive year the Tar Heels are scheduled to play in the Amer Ari Invitational. Carolina won the event in 2024 and was runner-up last year. (
GoHeels.com)
Ranking the five biggest moments in Smith Center history
Amid conversations about the future of the Smith Center, what remains true is the rich history of the arena. Some of the biggest moments in UNC basketball history have occurred there. Here is a ranking of the top five games in the Smith Center. 5. The first game in the new arena was a rivalry matchup between the No. 1 Tar Heels and No. 3 Duke. (
Daily Tar Heel)
UNC Basketball’s defensive adjustments have slowed opponents' perimeter production
UNC Basketball's recent defensive growth hasn’t been about reinventing the Tar Heels’ approach but making adjustments. After some recurring struggles much of the season, especially giving up too many open shots from outside the arc, No. 14 UNC (18-4, 6-3
ACC standings) has made strides in how it defends ball screens during its 4-game win streak. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Theo Pinson, John Henson Discuss UNC vs Duke Matchup, Epic Rivalry Stories
UNC Basketball legends
Theo Pinson and
John Henson discuss Saturday’s rivalry showdown against Duke in Chapel Hill, the Tar Heels' recent win over Syracuse, how the blown lead might impact team morale heading into Saturday's game, and rivalry stories from their own battles with the Blue Devils.
(
View Video)
Thu Feb 5