North Carolina’s Fire Matched and Doused By Michigan State in Fort Myers

Lob dunks, transition opportunities, points in the paint and ownership of the boards all have made up North Carolina’s brand of basketball this season, but for the first time, the Tar Heels’ opponent out-did them in all of those categories. Michigan State’s physicality and athleticism weren't unexpected, but when taking the court, the scout became reality. (Inside Carolina)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 85, Kansas State 73

View the complete box score from the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels' women's basketball team's 85-73 victory over the Kansas State Wildcats on Friday afternoon at the Cancun Challenge. (View Box Score)

No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball ties program record, turn Cancun into 3-point paradise

No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball rained 3-pointers Friday at the Cancun Challenge. Lanie Grant scored a season-high 15 points and a career-high four 3-pointers as UNC tied the program single-game record of 14 3-pointers. The Tar Heels eased to an 85-73 victory over Kansas State at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya to extend their win streak to five games. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Harrison Barnes spread some holiday spirit in the community

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes was seen at an Eastside H-E-B surprising customers with $200 gift cards. He didn’t stop there as he took a trip to the Northside to continue spreading cheer. Barnes and his wife Brittany purchased $40,000 in H-E-B gift cards to donate to families. In addition, they personally paid bills for others patrons in line. (Pounding the Rock)

Why Jaguars' Dyami Brown will 'keep swinging' through an adverse season

Jacksonville's game against Tennessee on Sunday is the annual “My Cause, My Cleats” theme where NFL players sport cleats that represent a cause close to home for them. Wide receiver Dyami Brown carries his cause every day, not just on the special gameday. "I had a college teammate (Tylee Craft), he died last year around October due to lung cancer." (Yahoo! Sports)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - UNC vs. Michigan State Reactions, Future of UNC Football

Breakdown and reaction to UNC Basketball’s 74-58 loss to Michigan State on Thanksgiving Day with David Ray Allen (00:18) followed by a deep dive into the future of Carolina football and Bill Belichick with WRAL’s Brian Murphy (34:30). (View Video)

Michigan State exposes UNC Basketball’s backup center, depth issues

Depth at the backup center position, concerns when No. 16 North Carolina won its first six games, became more glaring against one of the best teams in the country. No. 11 Michigan State, with its interior size and deep bench, showed in its 74-58 victory Thursday that the Tar Heels’ solid, cohesive starting five alone won’t be enough against elite teams. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Lucas: Two Much

UNC, the top-ranked two-point defensive field goal percentage team in the country entering the game, was smothering Michigan State to 6-for-17 from two-point range. Then everything changed. Henri Veesaar picked up his second foul with 7:13 in the half and went to the bench for the remainder of the half. With 2:37 left, the same fate befell Caleb Wilson. (GoHeels.com)

No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball Returns To Action In Cancun, Challenging Kansas State Friday

No. 12 North Carolina Women's Basketball revs up for its second game in three days, challenging Kansas State in the second game of the 2025 Cancun Challenge on Friday morning. The Tar Heels are on the hunt to make it nine straight victories against unranked teams on a neutral floor, tipping off against the Wildcats at 11 a.m. ET on FloHoops. (GoHeels.com)

New ESPN documentary to highlight Stuart Scott’s life, legacy

The phrase “boo-yah” did not enter the lexicon without resistance. At a time when the sports broadcasting vernacular was bound by the constraints of Merriam and Webster, Stuart Scott pushed the boundaries. The catchphrase he brought to ESPN from Chicago went mainstream at the peak of SportsCenter’s cultural caché. (The Big Lead)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Pushed, Beaten by Michigan State

In classic Big Ten style, Michigan State pushed around North Carolina physically, winning 74-58 on Thanksgiving. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington, Tommy Ashley and former Tar Heel guard Dewey Burke break down UNC's loss and the issues exposed for Hubert Davis’ team against the Spartans. (View Video)

With ‘Jordan Rules’ applied to Caleb Wilson, Spartans’ physical play too much for Tar Heels

When outside shots failed No. 16 North Carolina, the Tar Heels fell out of their comfort zone, and No. 11 Michigan State pounced. With the Spartans collapsing to shut off driving lanes and the Tar Heels’ ball movement not as good, Michigan State took control. The Spartans were more physical and used a late 9-0 run for a 74-58 victory on Thursday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Hubert Davis, Caleb Wilson, Luka Bogavac Post-Michigan State Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis joins Caleb Wilson and Luka Bogavac in speaking with the media following the No. 16 Tar Heels' 74-58 loss to the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans on Thursday night at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. (View Video)

Box Score: Michigan State 74, North Carolina 58

View the complete box score from the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels' 74-58 loss to the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans on Thursday at the Fort Myers Tip-Off. (View Box Score)

Lucas: UNC vs. Michigan State Rapid Reactions

Frustrating second half for North Carolina as Michigan State won 74-58 in Fort Myers. UNC didn't make a field goal the final four minutes and remains without a multi-game Thanksgiving week event title since Maui in 2016. The Spartans shot a blistering 59.3 percent from the field in the second half. UNC hit 45.8 percent but forced some three-pointers. (GoHeels.com)

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