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A gritty, must-have win that the Tar Heels easily could have lost. With some key late-game heroics from freshman Derek Dixon, the Tar Heels earn a 67-64 win at Kentucky. Dixon made Carolina's last two field goals. One of them was a three-pointer out of a timeout with a minute left, and the other a layup on a drive that provided the go-ahead points. (GoHeels.com)

Derek Dixon delivers late as No. 16 North Carolina wins 67-64 at No. 18 Kentucky

Derek Dixon made a tiebreaking layup with 16 seconds remaining and scored five of UNC's last six points to lift the No. 16 Tar Heels to a 67-64 win over No. 18 Kentucky on Tuesday in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Dixon finished with nine points off the bench, and his 3-pointer with 53 seconds left helped give the Tar Heels their first road win of the season. (Associated Press)

North Carolina Leaves Lexington With Clutch Victory Over Kentucky

Derek Dixon’s heroics boosted the Tar Heels in their third ACC/SEC Challenge game. North Carolina improved to 7-1 after defeating the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday night 67-64 inside Rupp Arena. Derek Dixon came in clutch for the Tar Heels down the stretch. Down by one, he sank a step back 3-pointer to put North Carolina up by two points. (Inside Carolina)

No. 16 UNC Men's Basketball Visits No. 18 Kentucky For ACC/SEC Challenge Tuesday - Pregame Notes

Two of the winningest programs in college basketball history square off for the 44th time when the Tar Heels (6-1) visit Kentucky (5-2) on Tuesday, December 2, in the ACC-SEC Challenge. Tipoff is 9:35 p.m. Dave O'Brien, Dick Vitale and Jay Williams have the call on ESPN. The Tar Heels are 25-18 all-time against the Wildcats, including 6-8 in Lexington. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Courtney Banghart Tuesday Pre-Texas Media Availability

North Carolina head women's basketball coach Courtney Banghart speaks with the media on Tuesday ahead of the No. 11 Tar Heels' matchup against the No. 2 Texas Longhorns as part of the ACC-SEC Challenge on Thursday night in Austin. (View Video)

Caleb Wilson 'creates a lot of problems' as true star for UNC: 'Really good player.'

Caleb Wilson grades out as very good or excellent in every major offensive and defensive category, according to Synergy Sports, scoring 1.185 points per possession on one end and allowing just 0.763 on the other. In a high school class full of Diaper Dandies, he’s in the top tier. He’ll have something to prove in the building he nearly called home. (Kentucky Sports Radio)

UNC Football Places Five On 2025 All-ACC Teams

After leading the ACC and finishing the regular season tied for eighth nationally with 10.5 sacks, North Carolina defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude has been named a Second Team All-ACC Selection. Linebackers Khmori House and Andrew Simpson, along with wide receiver Jordan Shipp and kicker Rece Verhoff were tabbed Honorable Mention All-ACC. (GoHeels.com)

Indya Nivar Named USBWA Player Of The Week

The acclaim for UNC Women's Basketball guard Indya Nivar isn't going anywhere, as the senior was named one of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association five Ann Meyers Drysdale national women's honorees of the week. The Apex, N.C., native adds to her list of accolades as she was named the ACC Player of the Week on Monday for the first time. (GoHeels.com)

Caleb Wilson Adjusts As Defensive Attention Increases

Caleb Wilson noticed the changes in defensive attention at the Fort Myers Tip-Off and discussed his adjustments after facing Michigan State. "I have to learn how to play with being the focus. In high school, I had to do it. In college, it’s different because there’s more athleticism, better players, and I have to learn how to play with players focusing on me." (Inside Carolina)

No. 16 UNC at No. 18 Kentucky: How to watch, scouting the Wildcats, storylines, stats

Kentucky has played recent games without point guard Jaland Lowe, forward Mo Dioubate, and Jayden Quaintance. Seven Wildcats have led them in scoring this season. UNC hasn’t played at Rupp Arena since 2014, and has lost three straight games at Rupp Arena. This game is part of a 4-game stretch with UNC’s opponents combining for a 23-5 record. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Wide Receiver Jordan Shipp 2025 Season Highlights

Highlights of North Carolina sophomore wide receiver Jordan Shipp during the Tar Heels' 2025 football season. (View Video)

Chansky’s Notebook: A Legacy Game

Carolina-Kentucky is a must-win for both teams. The blue blood battle is between the Wildcats with most all-time wins and the Tar Heels with the third most. In their head-to-head series, UNC leads 25-18 but has lost three of the last four since the epic 2017 Elite Eight win on Luke Maye’s buzzer beater that propelled UNC to Roy Williams’ third NCAA title. (Chapelboro.com)

Men's ACC-SEC Challenge guide: What to watch in UNC-Kentucky, Duke-Florida, more

Both North Carolina and Kentucky excel offensively and defensively inside the three-point line, but the Wildcats will need Malachi Moreno (1.1 BPG) and company to stall Tar Heels star freshman Caleb Wilson (19.9 PPG, 9.9 RPG) when he attacks -- the projected NBA draft lottery pick has made 68% of his shots around the rim, per Synergy Sports data. (ESPN.com)

Spencer Triplett Named Patrick Mannelly Award Finalist

After being named one of 10 semifinalists a few weeks ago, UNC long snapper Spencer Triplett is now a finalist for the Patrick Mannelly Award. Triplett is one of three finalists for the award along with Georgia's Beau Gardner and Penn State's Tyler Duzansky. Triplett is the first player in program history to be a finalist for the award, which began in 2019. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Frontcourt Must Deliver vs. Kentucky

UNC Basketball eyes a statement road win over the Kentucky Wildcats in a high-stakes ACC-SEC Challenge showdown. Will the Tar Heels' frontcourt dominance prove decisive? Host Isaac Schade breaks down why better offensive execution and relentless paint attacks are crucial after struggling against Michigan State. (View Video)

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