Video: UNC Women's Basketball Pre-NCAA Tournament Press Conference
UNC women's basketball head coach
Courtney Banghart joins players
Alyssa Ustby, Maria Gakdeng, and
Lexi Donarski to discuss the No. 3 seed Tar Heels' NCAA Tournament first-round game against the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday afternoon at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill.
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North Carolina vs. Ole Miss Postgame Notes
The Tar Heels drop to 33-3 in the round of 64 (other losses 1999, 2021). It was the first time UNC was lower-seeded team in the round of 64 (tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985).
R.J. Davis ends his UNC career with 2,725 points (2nd in UNC history, 3rd in ACC history), 140 double-figure scoring games (ACC and UNC records), UNC record 359 3FGs. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC excited to host NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament first-round game for first time since 2015
The 3-seed Tar Heels are in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament for the fifth straight year, but Saturday against Oregon State will mark the first time in
Courtney Banghart’s six-year tenure they’ve hosted a first-round game. "There are a lot of heavyweights in women’s basketball. But you are one of the heavyweights when you’re hosting in March." (
Associated Press)
Diamond Heels Take Game One Over Boston College, 5-1
Captain
Jake Knapp's spectacular outing powered UNC baseball to a Friday 5-1 victory over Boston College (
Highlights). Carolina coach
Scott Forbes made the decision to move Knapp into the Friday starter role after the senior put together three straight high-quality starts, picking up the win in all three with a total of five runs (three earned) given up. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: UNC Players Post-Ole Miss Locker Room Interviews
North Carolina's
Drake Powell,
Ian Jackson, Jalen Washington, Ven-Allen Lubin, and
Elliot Cadeau speak with the media following the Tar Heels' season-ending 71-64 loss to No. 6 seed Ole Miss on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Milwaukee.
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Tar Heels fight back from terrible first half, but fall short as RJ Davis’ career ends
Carolina nearly made up for one of its worst halves of the season, refusing to exit the NCAA tournament without a fight. It just wasn’t enough. The No. 11-seed Tar Heels stormed back from a 22-point deficit with a 27-10 run to come within two points with 69 seconds left, but missed golden chances at the end in a 71-64 loss Friday to No. 6-seed Ole Miss. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Box Score: North Carolina 64, Ole Miss 71
View the complete box score from the No. 11 seed North Carolina Tar Heels' 71-64 season-ending loss to the No. 6 seed Ole Miss Rebels in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday in Milwaukee. (
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UNC Basketball Post-Ole Miss Press Conference Video and Transcript
Seth Trimble: "This game was really emotional for me. Not necessarily because I was back home. That played a factor. I wanted to play well. I wanted to get a win for my people. But, the biggest thing is just win and keep going. You want to get more games with your team, keep winning, creating more memories. That’s what hurts most right now." (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: RJ Davis Post-Ole Miss Locker Room Interview
North Carolina senior guard
R.J. Davis speaks with reporters in the locker room following the Tar Heels' 71-64 season-ending loss to Ole Miss that ends his college career in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday in Milwaukee.
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Lucas: UNC vs. Ole Miss Rapid Reactions
Frustrating end to the season in Milwaukee, as UNC falls to Ole Miss 71-64. If you've watched this team, you've seen that game. For one of many times this year, Carolina played poorly and found itself with a 22-point deficit, then had to furiously rally to try to claw back into it. They got as close as two on a three-point play from RJ Davis with 1:09 left. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Basketball Season Ends In Loss To Ole Miss
Ole Miss ended the UNC Basketball season and the careers of
R.J. Davis and
Jae'Lyn Withers after the Rebels survived a furious Carolina comeback, 71-64. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley discuss the game, the season, and their thoughts on the future of the Tar Heel program.
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Ole Miss holds off frantic UNC comeback to beat Tar Heels 71-64 in NCAA Tournament
Sean Pedulla made a 3-pointer with 52 seconds left, and Mississippi topped North Carolina 71-64 in the NCAA Tournament on Friday after the Rebels squandered a 22-point lead in the second half.
R.J. Davis scored 15 and
Ven-Allen Lubin had 14 for UNC. Davis finishes his Tar Heel career with 2,725 points to rank second on UNC's all-time scoring list. (
Associated Press)
Uphill Climb Too Much for North Carolina in Season-Ending Loss to Ole Miss
With the season on the line and slipping into peril, UNC reverted to the skittish form that plagued earlier parts of the season. The Tar Heels corrected course and staged another furious second-half rally, but still fell short of Mississippi 71-64 on Friday in the NCAA Tournament in Milwaukee, a season-ending loss done in by the damage of a 22-point deficit. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Men's Basketball To Face Ole Miss Friday In NCAA First Round - Pregame Notes
The Tar Heels, winners of nine of their last 11 games, play No. 6 seed Ole Miss in the first round of the NCAA South Regional at 4:05 p.m. Friday at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on TNT. This is the third game between the teams with each having won a game. UNC won 38-23 in the last meeting on 3/1/1926 in the Southern Conference Tournament. (
GoHeels.com)
Coming home to play with UNC gives former Menomonee Falls star Seth Trimble chills
For
Seth Trimble to learn he and his Tar Heels had the opportunity to play at Fiserv Forum on Friday? Call that a double blessing. "To play in Milwaukee, next to my hometown, in front of my family, in front of my friends, and run out of the tunnel I've always dreamed about playing in, it will be an amazing experience. I'm looking forward to it." (
MSN.com)