Art’s Angle: Painting
In the Tar Heels’ third straight win at the Lenovo Center,
Jalen Washington played 27 minutes and had his first college double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds, plus three blocks, the last of which we’ll talk about for a long time. "Being resilient," he said after ending the 63-61 victory by swatting away the Wolfpack’s last chance to tie the game. (
Chapelboro.com)
Tar Heels Finding Ways To Win Low-Scoring, Gritty Games In ACC
North Carolina entered Saturday's game against N.C. State as the highest-scoring team in the ACC at 84.4 points per game, but a high-flying offense wasn't the path to victory at the Lenovo Center from either team. The Tar Heels posted a season-low 63 points, but still left Raleigh with a two-point Atlantic Coast Conference victory against N.C. State. (
Inside Carolina)
Jalen Washington is Emerging Inside for UNC Basketball
He isn’t exactly putting up
Armando Bacot, Tyler Hansbrough, or
Mitch Kupchak numbers, but that’s not anywhere near the point. The reality is
Jalen Washington just looks different on the court and, therefore, he’s posting improved and noteworthy numbers. He is also reacting within games as a seasoned player, something he wasn’t entering this campaign. (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
UNC Women’s Basketball surges in second half, coasts past Boston College
No. 19 UNC Women's Basketball came out after halftime and took over. Unlike against No. 14 Duke three days earlier when the Tar Heels had to go to overtime to win, Carolina kept its foot on the gas and coasted to an 80-67 victory over Boston College on Sunday at Carmichael Arena. This is the fastest to 15 wins for UNC since the 2021-22 season. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 80, Boston College 67
View the complete box score from the No. 19 North Carolina Tar Heels' women's basketball team's 80-67 victory over the Boston College Eagles on Sunday afternoon at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill. (
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Coby White an Instant Legend After Clutch Dunk Over Victor Wembanyama
The Chicago Bulls beat the San Antonio Spurs 114–110 on Monday night.
Coby White finished with 23 points, including two huge baskets over Victor Wembanyama in the final minute of the game. First, White beat Wemby off the dribble and made a layup high off the glass. Then, on the next possession, he dunked over the league's leader in blocked shots. (
Sports Illustrated)
Bobby's Takeaways: Jalen Washington Springboard; Ian Jackson Shooting; Building Momentum
Former UNC guard
Bobby Frasor: "It wasn't the prettiest, but we did execute down the stretch to seal the win (over NC State). I'm more positive on this team. Like most Carolina fans, I thought we were soft. However, we went into a tough environment. Things weren't going our way late, and we made plays. There's more positivity the rest of the season." (
Inside Carolina)
Mack Hollins has become irreplaceable for the Buffalo Bills: ‘There’s a reason he was brought here'
Wide receiver
Mack Hollins has become the Buffalo Bills’ poster boy for unselfishness. It’s a team philosophy coach Sean McDermott has preached since he arrived in 2017, but few have embodied that character trait quite like Hollins. "I said, ‘Bro, you’re signing with Buffalo. This is the spot for you,‘" said
Mitch Trubisky, who played with Hollins at UNC. (
Syracuse.com)
UNC student, Youth Poet Laureate of Tennessee Melody Dalili shares life experiences through poetry
It was on April 20, while getting food at Chase Dining Hall and listening to an announcement on a phone call, that UNC student Melody Dalili received the life-altering news that she would be the second Youth Poet Laureate of Tennessee. Since then, Dalili has played an impactful role not only in her Tennessee community, but also in Chapel Hill. (
Daily Tar Heel)
No. 19 UNC Women's Basketball Hosts Boston College Sunday - Pregame Notes
No. 19 North Carolina women's basketball returns to Carmichael Arena on Sunday to wrap up its three-game home stretch against the Boston College Eagles as the Tar Heels look for their third ACC victory at 2 p.m., airing on ACC Network. In ACC games, UNC ranks third in the conference in the turnover battle with a turnover margin of +5.75 per game. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: UNC's Jalen Washington Plays Hero On Both Ends Of The Court In Win Over NC State
With the game tied at 61 with less than 30 seconds remaining, UNC's
Elliot Cadeau found
Jalen Washington for the go-ahead dunk. Moments later NC State's Jayden Taylor drove the lane, but Washington was there for the big-time block. Check out the winning sequence.
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UNC Basketball’s NET ranking bumps up after third straight victory
UNC's NCAA Tournament projections are improving as it continues a stretch of seven games that can hurt the Tar Heels’ resume with losses and minimally help them with wins. The Tar Heels have won the first three of those seven for their first three-game win streak since November. Saturday’s win at N.C. State improved UNC one spot in the NET to 39. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
North Carolina vs. NC State Postgame Notes
The Tar Heels improve to 20-6 vs. NC State in the Lenovo Center. UNC has not lost consecutive games against the Wolfpack since 2003.
Jalen Washington scored the game-winning basket, blocked a last-second shot, grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds and posted his first career-double. It was
Ian Jackson's fifth 20-point game in the last six games. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC and NC State Basketball Heading in Familiar, Opposite Directions
There’s still a long way to go and issues yet to be resolved for this season's UNC Basketball team. But after Saturday’s gritty win at NC State – the Tar Heels’ third straight victory in the past 8 days –
R.J. Davis already can feel a familiar momentum starting to build. "Where we’re at with our mindset, The way we’re practicing and playing, I love it." (
Saturday Down South)
Video: Big Hitters Podcast - Ian Jackson’s Big Game, Jalen Washington’s Block Down Wolfpack
UNC Basketball escapes Raleigh with a 63-61 win over N.C. State thanks to big performances from Tar Heel freshman
Ian Jackson and big man
Jalen Washington. Mike Hardison,
Spenser Dalton, and Ross Martin discuss the win, the play of Jackson and Washington, and what this means moving forward.
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