Tar Heels Dribble For A Different Kind Of Victory

Posted Sep 12, 2023
In two months, Carmichael Arena will be packed with fans. But on Sunday, with balls bouncing on that same court, basketball games took a back seat and those in the building focused on a bigger rival, pediatric cancer. More than 500 dribblers, including nearly 200 UNC student-athletes, turned out to support the cause and help raise over $65,000. (GoHeels.com)

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