Point of concern: SMU exposes Tar Heels’ backcourt issues

Lacking a true point guard hasn’t been a problem for No. 12 North Carolina for most of the season, primarily thanks to one of the top front-court duos in the country. SMU exposed that weakness in its 97–83 victory Saturday at Moody Coliseum, with neither of UNC’s usual point guards able to get the job done consistently on both ends of the basketball court. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Two of top 2026 MLB Draft pitching prospects - Jason DeCaro and Ryan Lynch - call Chapel Hill home

UNC Baseball will attempt to return to Omaha for the first time since 2024 after a disappointing end to the 2025 season, when Arizona upset the Tar Heels in Game Three of the NCAA Super Regionals. In order to do that, they will be replacing a lot of talent from last year's squad, but two key bullpen pieces return. Jason DeCaro and Ryan Lynch. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - SMU’s Offense Blasts UNC Basketball

David Ray Allen and Ross Martin discuss UNC Basketball's loss to SMU and what went wrong for the Tar Heels. The conversation gets into the best perimeter rotation for Carolina, who clearly have some defensive deficiencies and uncertainly on who can be counted on to score each game. (View Video)

No. 16 UNC Women's Basketball Hosts Stanford For Sunday Showdown - Pregame Notes

No. 16 North Carolina women's basketball wraps its homestand of the ACC California schools with Stanford on Sunday afternoon at Carmichael Arena. The Tar Heels look to even the series and make it three straight against the Cardinal at 1 p.m., airing nationally on ESPN. UNC's Nyla Harris has posted double-figure scoring in all three league games. (GoHeels.com)

How SMU Limited North Carolina's Frontcourt Duo: Physicality & Double Teams

On North Carolina's first extended possession Saturday, star freshman Caleb Wilson took one post-up dribble to back down SMU forward Corey Washington, turned to his right and tried to make a scoring move as he was enveloped by a double team that came from 7-foot-2, 272-pound Samet Yigitoglu. Traveling. Turnover. It was a sign of things to come. (Inside Carolina)

North Carolina vs. SMU Postgame Notes

SMU scored 97 points, the most against the Tar Heels this season. No opponent had scored 75 or more this season. SMU made 14 of 27 three-pointers. Seth Trimble tied his career highs with three 3FGs and five assists and led UNC with 22 points. Trimble scored 20 or more points for the third time in his career and the second time in as many games. (GoHeels.com)

Video: UNC Players Post-SMU Locker Room Interviews

North Carolina guards Luka Bogavac and Seth Trimble join forward Jarin Stevenson in speaking with reporters following the Tar Heels' 97-83 loss to the SMU Mustangs on Saturday afternoon in Dallas, Texas. (View Video)

North Carolina crumbles against SMU’s perimeter punch, physicality

SMU lived from downtown Dallas, and UNC was helpless to stop the 3-pointer or get Caleb Wilson involved down the stretch. Double-teaming Wilson has become commonplace, but no team has been as effective as the Mustangs. Their defense, combined with perimeter production and hot second-half shooting, led to a 97-83 SMU victory Saturday (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: SMU 97, North Carolina 83

View the complete box score from the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels' 97-83 loss to the SMU Mustangs on Saturday afternoon in Dallas, Texas. (View Box Score)

Video: Hubert Davis Post-SMU Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with reporters following the No. 12 Tar Heels' 97-83 loss to the SMU Mustangs on Saturday afternoon in Dallas. (View Video)

Video: SMU Basketball Coach Andy Enfield Post-UNC Press Conference

SMU head men's basketball coach Andy Enfield speaks with the media following the Mustang's 97-83 victory over the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday afternoon. (View Video)

Lucas: UNC vs. SMU Rapid Reactions

SMU had too much firepower in a 97-83 win that dropped UNC to 1-1 in the ACC basketball standings. The Mustangs scored a whopping 58 points in the second half. 2. SMU was just too efficient offensively, and the Tar Heels couldn't stop them. The Mustangs led the points in the paint category, led in fast break points, and hit 14 of 27 from three. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Falls At SMU

Former North Carolina point guard Dewey Burke joins Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina to break down the No. 12 Tar Heels' 97-83 loss to the SMU Mustangs on Saturday in Dallas. (View Video)

SMU beats No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 in its ACC opener

Boopie Miller had 27 points and 12 assists and SMU beat No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 on Saturday, giving the Mustangs their first win over a ranked team for second-year coach Andy Enfield. Seth Trimble had 22 points for North Carolina, which was off to its best start in more than 15 years. Henri Veesaar had 14 points, while Caleb Wilson had 13 points. (Associated Press)

UNC Basketball Falls to SMU, 97-83, For Second Loss Of Season

In North Carolina’s second true road game of the season, SMU pulled away from the Tar Heels in the second half, handing UNC a 97-83 defeat in Dallas. Coming in averaging 19.9 points per game, the ACC’s fourth-leading scorer Boopie Miller had his way with the Tar Heels, going for 27 points to go along with 12 assists. Seth Trimble led UNC with 22 points. (Inside Carolina)

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