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Hubert Davis Highlights Effort in UNC's Gritty Road Win Over Virginia

With the Tar Heels outlasting Virginia in a gritty road win, was complimentary of North Carolina's fight and response as they improved to 4-4 in Quad 1 games this season. "One of the things I kept telling them is in order to win this game, when the ball goes up in the air, or it’s on the ground, those 50/50 loose balls got to be all UNC." (Inside Carolina)

No. 3 UNC Women’s Tennis Punches Ticket To ITA National Team Indoor Championship

No. 3 UNC Women's Tennis topped Charlotte 4-0 Saturday in the ITA Kick-Off at Chewning Tennis Center. With Saturday's win, the Tar Heels advance to the ITA National Team Indoor Championships Feb. 6-9. In singles action, no. 1 downed her opponent, 6-0, 6-0. Anna Frey and no. 51 Theadora Rabman each recorded a singles win. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Basketball vs. Virginia Postgame Notes

UNC rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat No. 14 Virginia, its largest deficit in a victory since trailing UCLA by 16 in a 76-74 win on 12/21/2024. scored all of his season-high 17 points in the second half. Guard led UNC with seven rebounds. UNC was charged with only four turnovers, the fewest in the era. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - UNC's Massive Road Win At Virginia

No. 22 UNC comes back from down 16 in the second half to defeat No. 14 Virginia in Charlottesville. Former Tar Heel walk-on , David Ray Allen, and Ross Martin break down the game, what UNC did right and wrong in the win, ' hot seat, and the Smith Center renovate or move argument. (View Video)

The Story Behind That Perfect Final Scene in ESPN’s Stuart Scott ‘30 for 30’

The final scene in ESPN’s 30 for 30 “Boo-Yah: A Portrait of ” is a Top 10 highlight if I’ve ever seen one. And frankly, the documentary’s director can take very little credit for it. Andre Gaines tells The Hollywood Reporter he had “easily” 400 to 500 hours of footage to use for his 30 for 30 installment, which honors the late SportsCenter anchor. (Hollywood Reporter)

Lucas: On The Move

At a place where Virginia used to thrive on making it impossible to run, UNC changed Saturday's game by pushing the tempo. "We got steals, deflections, and that allowed us to get into the open court," said. "The pitch-aheads and the awareness by our guards to see their open teammates got us back into the game and gave us a lot of energy." (GoHeels.com)

UNC vs. Virginia Observations: 40-19, Strong Close, Jarin Stevenson, Rebounding

UNC lost and then regained the lead, riding junior , who scored all 17 of his points over the final 12:42 of the contest. The 85 points are the most by UNC in this building, which opened 20 years ago, and the most at UVA since 2005. The 16-point deficit is the most an opponent has ever overcome in winning here since JPJ opened in 2006. (TarHeel247)

Jarin Stevenson’s Second-Half Surge Powers No. 22 Tar Heels Past No. 14 Virginia

Through the first 27 minutes of UNC's win at Virginia, 's lone statistic was a rebound. No points. No assists. No blocks, just a single offensive board. With the Tar Heels down 16 in the first half, another road collapse seemed likely. Stevenson didn't attempt his first shot until 12:42 remained — a transition layup to cut Virginia's lead to one. (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - Different Faces Lead UNC Basketball's Big Win at Virginia

Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's 85-80 comeback win in Charlottesville over No. 14 Virginia on Saturday. Carolina trailed by as many as 16, but 's 17 second-half points and 's floor leadership pushed the Tar Heels to victory. (View Video)

Hubert Davis’ halftime challenge fuels rally for huge UNC win at Virginia

It was the sort of victory that can flip the trajectory of a season, and it came because UNC came out swinging in the second half. The No. 22 Tar Heels found the energy, hustle, and determination that were absent in the first half to produce a signature victory the Tar Heels needed. They rallied from a 16-point deficit for an 85-80 win at No. 14 Virginia. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: North Carolina 85, Virginia 80

View the complete box score from the No. 22 North Carolina Tar Heels' 85-80 victory over the No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon in Charlottesville. (View Box Score)

Video: Virginia Basketball Coach Ryan Odom Post-UNC Press Conference

Virginia head men's basketball coach Ryan Odom speaks with the media following the No. 14 Cavaliers' 85-80 loss to No. 22 North Carolina on Saturday at John Paul Jones Arena. (View Video)

Video: Hubert Davis Post-Virginia Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach speaks with the media following the No. 22 Tar Heels' 85-80 win over the No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday in Charlottesville. (View Video)

Video: UNC Battles Back to Top No. 14 Virginia, 85-80 - Highlights

scored 17 second-half points to help the No. 22 Tar Heels overcome a 16-point deficit and beat the No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday in Charlottesville. led UNC with 20 points, while added 16. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Lucas: North Carolina vs. Virginia Rapid Reactions

North Carolina mounted an improbable comeback from a 16-point first half deficit and overcame Virginia on the road, 85-80.The Tar Heels blitzed Virginia in the second half with 63 percent shooting from the field. They made five three-pointers and also hit seven of ten at the free throw line. scored all 17 of his points in the final half. (GoHeels.com)
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UNC shoots 29.1% and defeats Boston College, 58-47, in Chapel Hill. It is the lowest shooting percentage to result in a win in UNC men's basketball history (3,143 games). Leaky Black becomes the 5th Tar Heel with 400 rebounds, 200 assists, 100 steals, and 50 blocks, joining James Worthy, George Lynch, David Noel, and Danny Green.
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