Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 79, Oklahoma 91
View the complete box score from the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball team's 91-79 season-opening loss to the No. 21 Oklahoma Sooners on Monday in Paris, France. (
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Michael Malone Era Set To Begin Officially Monday vs. Western Carolina - Pregame Notes
The 117th season of Carolina basketball begins Monday, when the Tar Heels host Western Carolina in the Smith Center at 7 p.m. Malone is the first individual to lead UNC as head coach without having played for the Tar Heels or been an assistant coach with the program since
Frank McGuire took the helm in 1952. UNC is 104-12 in season-openers. (
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Video: UNC Women's Basketball Drops Season Opener to Oklahoma in France, 91-79 - Highlights
Hopping the pond to begin the season at the 2026 Oui Play in Paris, No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball battled back and forth with No. 21 Oklahoma through the first half on Monday, but fell behind in the second half to lose 91-79. Check out the highlights.
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Freshmen Harping, Bell put on show, but Oklahoma dominates UNC Women's Basketball in second half
A one-point game at halftime turned into a rough evening in Paris for No. 12 North Carolina Women's Basketball. No. 21 Oklahoma took over the game with a 20–6 third-quarter run and led by as many as 20 points, coasting to a 91–79 victory over the Tar Heels in the opener for both teams Monday at the Adidas Arena in the Oui-Play Paris event. (
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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Opens New Chapter vs. Western Carolina
UNC Basketball ushers in the
Michael Malone era as college basketball tips off with questions involving team chemistry and on-court leadership. Can
Terrence Brown and Neo Avdalas spark a dominant season opener vs. Western Carolina, or will growing pains define the new-look Tar Heels?
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UNC Hosts Western Carolina: TV info, stats, and notes
Monday will be the first regular-season game of
Michael Malone’s college head coaching career, and it begins a stretch of six consecutive home games. Former UNC basketball player
Jackson Simmons, who came to Chapel Hill as a preferred walk-on before earning a scholarship, is in his third season as an assistant coach on the Western Carolina staff. (
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Billy Edwards Named ACC Quarterback Of The Week
North Carolina's
Billy Edwards Jr. has been named ACC Quarterback of the Week, the conference office announced Monday. Edwards had his best game as a Tar Heel on the biggest stage for Carolina, as he delivered a standout performance against the nation's top-ranked team. He was 28-for-34 for 341 yards with a career-high four passing touchdowns. (
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Trio Of Tar Heels Named All-ACC Field Hockey
UNC Field Hockey midfielder Sofia Ferri has been named ACC Freshman of the Year, announce Monday. She was also joined by teammates Charly Bruder and
Ryleigh Heck as All-ACC honorees. Ferri is the 11th different Tar Heel to earn the prestigious distinction. Bruder in 2023 and Heck in 2022 were the two most recent Tar Heels to win the award. (
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Why Jaydon Young's Experience Could Be Key For UNC Men's Basketball
Jaydon Young's calming presence, along with his experience in pivotal games throughout his college career, is what makes Young valuable to the Tar Heels. He's a steady presence off the bench, and his shot-making ability can be critical for UNC this season. "It's natural for me now, just being on the floor and knowing exactly what spots to be in." (
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Tessa Shahbo Wins ACC Field Hockey Defensive Player Of The Week
North Carolina field hockey goalkeeper Tessa Shahbo has been named the ACC Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday afternoon. The graduate transfer keeper got the start for the Tar Heels in their regular season finale against No. 6 Duke and was excellent in marshaling her defense to help UNC to a 2-1 victory. (
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Video: Bill Belichick Monday Pre-UConn Press Conference
North Carolina head football coach
Bill Belichick speaks with the media on Monday to look back at the Tar Heels' 38-35 loss to No. 1 Miami and to preview Saturday's matchup against the UConn Huskies in Hartford, Connecticut.
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UNC Olympic Sports Weekly: Oct 26 - Nov 1
Carolina field hockey secured a share of the ACC regular-season championship, volleyball extended its winning streak, and cross country delivered strong performances at the ACC Championships. Wrestling opened its season with three individual champions, while men's and women's soccer continued their preparations for postseason competition. (
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Michael Malone Set for First Official Game as UNC Basketball Head Coach
Welcome to the
Michael Malone era of UNC Basketball. The 2026-27 Tar Heels officially tip off their regular season on Monday when they host Western Carolina at 7 p.m. on the ACC Network. Malone won't be the only one making his official debut, though. When the Tar Heels take the court, 11 newcomers also will make their first appearances in Carolina blue. (
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Podcast: UNC vs. Miami Recap, Men's & Women's Basketball Previews, Olympic Sports Update
The Ultimate Tar Heel Podcast, Episode 28: Football coaches get an A,
Billy Edwards was a star, officiating was unacceptable, need to switch conferences, Men's Basketball preview vs. Western Carolina, Women's Basketball preview vs. Oklahoma, and Olympic sports updates.
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Mon Nov 2
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Moral Victory or Turning Point?
UNC Football narrowly falls to No. 1 Miami in a heart-stopping 38-35 battle. Is this narrow loss a sign of true progress or just another missed opportunity for the Tar Heels? Isaac Schade breaks down the moments that defined North Carolina's night at Kenan Stadium.
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