UNC rips College of Charleston

Posted Jan 8, 2009
UNC bounced back with a vengeance last night from its first loss of the season, thumping College of Charleston at the Smith Center in its last non-conference game of the year. UNC won 108-70, led by Tyler Hansbrough and Ty Lawson. Playing with determination and drive, UNC blew the game open in the first 12 minutes after halftime by surging to a 92-54 lead. Tough, aggressive defense helped UNC go on a 39-13 scoring run to take the big lead with 8:09 left. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Caleb Wilson Emerging as Vocal Leader for UNC Basketball
In an effort to grow as a leader, UNC freshman forward Caleb Wilson used Wednesday's beatdown of Notre Dame as an opportunity to address issues...
Thu Jan 22, 2026

Tar Heels reclaim defensive identity after thumping Notre Dame
For four games, UNC's defense had slipped from its identity to anxiety-inducing, a talking point that lingered through three losses. But, on Wednesday, the No...
Thu Jan 22, 2026

Video: IC Podcast - The Death of the NCAA
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss the latest mess the NCAA has created with the ruling that Charles Bediako is now eligible...
Thu Jan 22, 2026

UNC Men's Basketball Game At Virginia Moved To Noon Saturday
Due to the forecast of a winter storm hitting the Mid-Atlantic region this weekend, the University of North Carolina's men's basketball game at Virginia on...
Thu Jan 22, 2026