UNC Women’s Basketball Dominates 2nd Half, Rolls Past Elon

Despite leading by only nine points at halftime, North Carolina pulled away from Elon in the second half to earn a 71-37 win at Carmichael Arena Thursday night. The Tar Heels had shot just 10-33 (30.3 percent) in a low-scoring first half, one which ended with North Carolina leading the Phoenix 29-20. Carolina’s defense was its saving grace. (Chapelboro.com)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 71, Elon 37

View the complete box score from the No. 11 UNC Women's Basketball team's 71-37 victory over the Elon Phoenix on Thursday night at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Video: UNC Women's Basketball Post-Elon Press Conference

North Carolina head women's basketball coach Courtney Banghart joins forward Cierra Toomey and guard Indya Nivar to discuss the No. 11 Tar Heels' 71-37 victory over the Elon Phoenix on Thursday night in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

UNC WR Coach Garrick McGee Pre-Stanford Interview and Takeaways

North Carolina wide receivers coach Garrick McGee met with the media Thursday ahead of the Tar Heels' game against Stanford. McGee talked about Kobe Paysour and how the veteran receiver has led by example throughout his entire career, and specifically this season. McGee also discussed how Jordan Shipp, despite his age, acts like a seasoned veteran. (TarHeel247)

UNC’s Caleb Wilson, a member of ‘best freshman class ever,’ to test Kansas on Friday

Caleb Wilson flushed three slam dunks in the first 2 1/2 minutes of No. 25 North Carolina’s rout of Central Arkansas. Fifth-year Tar Heels head basketball coach Hubert Davis agreed with a Carolina reporter’s assertion that Wilson might be the school’s most prolific dunker since Brice Johnson, who played at North Carolina from 2013 to 2016. (Kansas City Star)

Previewing UNC men's basketball backcourt

Senior Seth Trimble has proven to be one of the most threatening defensive players in the country. Trimble has also taken on a leadership role, winning the Marvin Williams Carolina Way Award at the end of his junior season. The award was given to Trimble for his hard work and unselfish play, with the guard prioritizing the team over individual accolades. (Daily Tar Heel)

No. 1 UNC Field Hockey Beats Duke, Advances to ACC Tournament Final

Three second-half goals powered No. 1 UNC Field Hockey to a 5-2 win against Duke in the ACC Tournament semifinals in Louisville on Thursday afternoon (Highlights). The victory was North Carolina’s second against the Blue Devils in the last six days. The Tar Heels are seeking their ninth consecutive ACC Field Hockey championship and 28th overall. (Chapelboro.com)

Austin Blaske Back in Starting Role at Center for North Carolina

When Austin Blaske entered the transfer portal in 2024, most teams saw an offensive tackle. Blaske wanted to play inside — specifically, at center. He'd been told that was his best path to the NFL. During his three years at Georgia, Blaske played guard, center, and tackle. It wasn't until both centers on the scout team got hurt that he volunteered to snap. (TarHeel247)

Extra Points: Military Man

"There is no football coach who knows as much about World War II's history as Bill Belichick," says filmmaker Tim Gray, founder of the World War II Foundation. "He takes great pride in his father's role in the war, as all sons and daughters of World War II veterans do. Any great coach takes something from that period of time about leadership." (GoHeels.com)

UNC offensive lineman Chad Lindberg likely to miss remainder of season

UNC redshirt senior offensive lineman Chad Lindberg suffered a left arm injury against Syracuse and is likely to miss the remainder of the season, sources confirmed. Lindberg, who's currently in a sling, played 31 snaps at center against the Orange before exiting in the second quarter with the injury. Lindberg transferred from Rice to UNC this past winter. (TarHeel247)

Video: Hubert Davis Thursday Pre-Kansas Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with the media on Thursday ahead of the Tar Heels' matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks on Friday night in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Melkart Abou-Jaoude’s Steady Rise Reflects UNC’s Culture of Consistency

During his Tuesday availability, UNC Football coach Bill Belichick highlighted defensive end Melkart Abou Jaoude’s growth as a reflection of UNC’s standard for preparation and self-improvement. "Nobody works harder than Melkart. He’s a very good worker in every phase of the game - training, lifting, conditioning, film, practice, and then applying it in games." (Sports Illustrated)

UNC Women's Basketball Hosts Elon: When, where to watch, notes, rosters, stats

UNC Women's Basketball leads the series with Elon 12–2, and has won the last 11 meetings, the last a 68–39 win in Carmichael Arena on Nov. 18, 2023. Elon, which beat Winston-Salem State 70–59 in an Oct. 28 exhibition, opened its season Monday at East Tennessee State with a 65–56 overtime win, with all 11 players who played scoring. (Tar Heel Tribune)

THT Newsletter: 5-Star Dylan Mingo Visiting, UNC Basketball Hosts Kansas, Cardinal Comes Calling

Five-star guard Dylan Mingo visits this weekend as UNC Basketball hosts Kansas, Carolina Football faces Stanford, Women’s Basketball hosts Elon and multiple recruits, Theo Pinson is throwing a UNC vs. KU watch party with Carolina Basketball legends, two football recruits decommitted, Walt Weiss named Atlanta Braves manager, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Basketball vs. Kansas: Preview and Prediction

UNC basketball and Kansas meet again Friday, Nov. 7 (7 p.m., ESPN) in a top-25 matchup between the bluest of bluebloods at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill for the first time in program history. Prediction: UNC 76, Kansas 73. The last two games between the Tar Heels and Jayhawks have come down to one possession, so why break that trend? (MSN.com)

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