North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech Postgame Notes
UNC Basketball is 17-0 in the Smith Center this season. The 17 wins tie UNC's single-season record for home wins, including wins in the Smith Center (17-1 in 2011-12).
Henri Veesaar led all scorers and tied his career high with 26 points.
Zayden High led both teams in plus/minus at plus 13, the second time in three games he has led the Tar Heels. (
GoHeels.com)
Jonathan Powell Earns Extended Run, Energizes UNC in Victory Over VT
Jonathan Powell missed just one shot in UNC's 89-82 win over Virginia Tech, going 4-for-5, all from beyond the arc. Beyond the shot-making, Powell's defense made life difficult for the Hokies. He also added five rebounds and an alley-oop to
Henri Veesaar, finishing plus-12 in 23 minutes. "I think it's more than my shooting as to what I can bring to a team." (
TarHeel247)
Video: Carolina Insider - Post-Virginia Tech Reactions & Interviews
Join
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas for Carolina Insider postgame reactions as they break down the Tar Heels' 89-82 win over the Virginia Tech Hokies, review game stats and highlights, speak with coach
Hubert Davis and
Jonathan Powell, and more.
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Sun Mar 1
No. 21 UNC Women's Basketball Hosts No. 12 Duke Sunday For Senior Day - Pregame Notes
The last game of the regular season is here as No. 21 UNC Women's Basketball hosts No. 12 Duke for the second meeting this season. The Tar Heels look to take their fifth straight win over the Blue Devils in Carmichael on Sunday. Carolina will honor seniors
Nyla Harris and
Indya Nivar following the noon tip between Carolina and Duke, airing on ESPN. (
GoHeels.com)
Lucas: Ninety-Five
I can hear
Dean Smith now: "Jonathan did make some shots, but I was very impressed with his rebounding and I loved his pass to Henri." Current UNC freshmen were born in 2007, a full decade after he retired.
Dean Smith is more a name on a building to them than a figure they can picture in the middle of a huddle. And yet they still see him constantly." (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Softball Walks It Off Once Again, Moves To 17-0
It was another magical day at Anderson Stadium that featured another come from behind walk off-win for UNC Softball. This time it was a walk-off fielder's choice with a throwing error to seal the 17th straight win for the Tar Heels (
Highlights). Shelby Barbee got the party started in the first with an RBI double down the line for her 25th RBI of the season. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball's Group Effort Highlights Win Over Virginia Tech
UNC Basketball handled Virginia Tech with a collective effort, getting the 89-82 win and setting up a final week of regular-season play with momentum and chemistry. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the Tar Heels' win, pivotal players that have stepped up, and what lies ahead.
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Sun Mar 1
Hubert Davis' spirited halftime message changed Tar Heels' mindset
When the mindset changed after an animated halftime discussion, so did the game. With more of a presence inside and better rebounding, No. 18 North Carolina pulled away from after halftime for a big 89-82 win Saturday at the Smith Center over Virginia Tech. "We had some spirited conversations at halftime. I want to dominate points in the paint." (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Box Score: North Carolina 89, Virginia Tech 82
View the complete box score from the No. 18 North Carolina Tar Heels' 89-82 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (
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Sat Feb 28
Video: Hubert Davis Post-Virginia Tech Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis speaks with the media following the No. 18 Tar Heels' 89-82 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill.
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Sat Feb 28
Video: Henri Veesaar, Tar Heels Hold Off Hokies, 89-82 - Highlights
Jonathan Powell scored 12 points in the first half and
Henri Veesaar had 18 in the second as No. 18 North Carolina shot over 50 percent in both halves and topped Virginia Tech, 89-82, on Saturday night in the Smith Center. Check out the highlights.
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Sat Feb 28
Lucas: UNC vs. Virginia Tech Rapid Reactions
UNC played a solid second half, defeating Virginia Tech, 89-82. The Tar Heels weren't crisp in the first half, but hung around and allowed their standouts to take over.
Henri Veesaar scored 18 of his career-high tying 26 points after the break, and
Seth Trimble added 13 of his 20. The win tied the program mark for most home wins in a season (17-0). (
GoHeels.com)
Video: UNC Basketball Players Post-Virginia Tech Locker Room Interviews
North Carolina's
Kyan Evans,
Henri Veesaar,
Jonathan Powell, and Seth Trimble speak with reporters following the No. 18 Tar Heels' 89-82 win over Virginia Tech on Saturday night at the Smith Center.
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Sat Feb 28
Henri Veesaar matches season-high 26 points to lead No. 18 North Carolina past Virginia Tech
Henri Veesaar matched a season-high with 26 points,
Seth Trimble scored 20, and No. 18 North Carolina pulled away in the second half to beat Virginia Tech 89-82 on Saturday.
Jonathan Powell scored 15 off the bench, 13 of which came before halftime. The Tar Heels improved to 17-0 at home, matching their most wins in a season at the Smith Center. (
Associated Press)
Henri Veesaar Shines, North Carolina Downs Virginia Tech 89-82
North Carolina remained perfect at home Saturday, knocking off Virginia Tech 89-82. The win is UNC’s 23rd of the season, boosting the Tar Heels’ record to 23-6, and 11-5 in ACC play. With Saturday’s win, the Tar Heels have moved themselves into a tie for fourth place in the
ACC standings with Clemson, setting up a colossal matchup with the Tigers Tuesday. (
Inside Carolina)