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North Carolina overcomes miscues to ring Victory Bell with rally past Duke

Fumbles and dropped passes on both sides of the ball cost UNC a big lead in its second straight trip to Wallace Wade Stadium, but this time the Tar Heels found a way to rally. In 2024, a 20-point UNC lead turned into a one-point Duke win. But Saturday, the Tar Heels pulled off a 24-20 win and their second fourth-quarter comeback in two weeks. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Sayon Keita could give UNC the inside presence this new era needs

might not be the most polished player on the UNC basketball roster, but he may be the most important. The freshman brings international experience and a chance to influence games around the rim. His development will play a major role in how good UNC can be, as the Tar Heels need him to develop quickly if they want to compete in the ACC. (Keeping It Heel)

Indiana boasts plenty of size and ACC experience

When North Carolina faces Indiana in an exhibition, you’ll see more Hoosiers who played against UNC last season than for the Tar Heels as scholarship players, and you’ll see plenty of size and girth inside. Four of the likely Indiana starters for the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis played in the ACC last season, and two starters are 7-footers. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Football Visits Duke Saturday In Battle For The Victory Bell - Pregame Notes

UNC Football visits Duke on Saturday for the 113th meeting between the programs in the 2026 edition of the Battle for the Victory Bell. Kickoff from Wallace Wade Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2. Carolina's defense has forced at least one turnover in four of its five games this season and the Tar Heels have recorded two turnovers in three games. (GoHeels.com)

Audio: Jones Angell Previews UNC vs. Duke Football and UNC vs. Indiana Basketball

Voice of the Tar Heels joins Aaron to preview Saturday’s battle for the Victory Bell, with UNC football taking on Duke. Jones also looks ahead at UNC basketball’s next preseason exhibition, Sunday at Indiana, and reflects on watching new coach in action for the first time during the Heels’ last exhibition against Southern Cal. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC and the College Football Playoff: More Teams, More Dreams

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the potential 24-team college football playoff, the possibilities that move would create for teams beyond the current elite programs, the potential for home playoff games, and the financial windfall the expansion could provide UNC in the future. (View Video)

Tar Heels in NBA: Caleb Wilson closes out impressive preseason with best all-around showing

finished his first NBA preseason with one of his most complete performances Friday, helping the host Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-116. The rookie forward scored 16 points, including two 3-pointers, and added seven rebounds, four assists, and two blocks. The highlights Friday came at both ends of the floor. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Football vs. Duke: The Formula for a Tar Heel Victory

UNC Football visits Durham on Saturday with a chance to build on its biggest win of the era. Duke is 4-1, with its first loss coming last week at Georgia Tech. The Blue Devils are a 3.5-point favorite, but the Tar Heels have shown that its defense can keep it in games. If Carolina is going to leave Durham with the Victory Bell, here is the formula. (Tar Heel Blue)

UNC Men’s Soccer Wins Fifth Straight, Downs No. 7 Pitt, 1-0

UNC Men's Soccer rolled into Pittsburgh and controlled the No. 7 Panthers in a 1-0 win on Friday night (Highlights). Carolina was dangerous during the first half but found the breakthrough in the 51st minute. Bertil Rygaard Hansen squared one and Max Fisher ran onto it, hitting it low and hard to beat the keeper and finish what would be the game winner. (GoHeels.com)

Tennessee Court Denies Motion, Cameron Fens Remains Ineligible

remains ineligible after the Tennessee Supreme Court denied a motion to lift the stay it executed in August, which made the UNC Basketball center and 18 other athletes ineligible. The athletes were seeking eligibility, citing the NCAA passing the "five-in-five" rule in June, arguing it should also apply to athletes from the high school class of 2022. (TarHeel247)

Victory Bell Could Symbolize North Carolina's Progress

Imagine at Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday, ringing a bell as his players go berserk. A handful of years ago, if I painted that picture while Belichick patrolled the sidelines at Gillette Stadium, wearing his visor and sleeveless hoodie, you'd have been confused. But here we are, hours away from seeing if that hypothetical becomes a reality. (TarHeel247)

Complete Effort Propels UNC Field Hockey To 4-0 Win Over Boston College

UNC Field Hockey returned to dominant form with a 4-0 victory over Boston College on Friday at Stadium (Highlights). The Tar Heels (8-5, 4-1 ACC) outshot the Eagles 20-to-4 and got goals from four different players to pick up their fourth conference win of the season. Carolina has now claimed 13 straight against Boston College. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Duke Football Preview

from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com break down the keys for UNC Football's matchup this Saturday afternoon against Duke in Durham (3:30, ESPN2). (View Video)

No. 23 UNC Volleyball Wins Eighth Straight With 3-0 Sweep At Notre Dame

No. 23 UNC Volleyball (12-3, 7-0 ACC) picked up its third straight road sweep on Friday against Notre Dame (25-15, 28-26, 26-24, Highlights). Chelsea Thorpe and Safi Hampton led the way for the Tar Heels with 10 kills each. Thorpe had match-high tying seven blocks with Lauren Schutter. The Tar Heels punched first in a big way in the first set. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Baseball Falls To NC State In Exhibition

Don’t tell that an exhibition doesn’t matter when it ends with a loss to Carolina’s rival. "That game doesn’t count in the record books. But it still counts when you play against N.C. State." N.C. State batted around in a five-run seventh inning to propel the Wolfpack to a 7-4 victory over the Tar Heels on Friday at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. (Tar Heel Tribune)
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Today In UNC History
October 18, 1888
The University of North Carolina plays its first ever football game, losing to Wake Forest 6-4 in a game held at the North Carolina State Fair.
October 18, 2014
Marquise Williams passes for 390 yards, 4 touchdowns, and a UNC-record 38 completions in a 48-43 win over Georgia Tech. The game produces the most combined yardage between two teams in Kenan Stadium History (1,190).
October 18, 2015
Hall of Fame coach Karen Shelton records her 600th career victory (600-151-9) in her 35th season as UNC's Field Hockey coach in a 5-1 win at VCU.
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