UNC Victorious Over Virginia, 76-61
Posted Feb 8, 2009
Even Tyler Hansbrough has his limits. That's where Wayne Ellington has been coming in for No. 3 North Carolina. Ellington scored 12 of his 20 points in the second half of his latest big game, helping the Tar Heels shake off a sluggish start and beat Virginia 76-61 on Saturday for their seventh straight win. Hansbrough had 15 points and 13 rebounds but was 4-for-11 shooting against a zone defense determined to make him a nonfactor.
(Tar Heel Blue)
Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting
Caleb Wilson Named To Karl Malone Award Midseason ListNorth Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson is among 10 candidates nationally named to the midseason watch list for the 2026 Karl Malone Award, awarded annually to...
Fri Feb 6, 2026Jon Scheyer says UNC’s size, length present challenges
Jon Scheyer knows it doesn’t matter that Duke is ranked No. 4 and is on a 10-game win streak. The third-year Duke coach has been...
Fri Feb 6, 2026
Carolina Insider Podcast: Duke preview, George Karl and Nyla Harris join, remembering James Spurling
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas remember James Spurling (2:19), who passed away Thursday, and preview UNC vs. Duke (10:15). George Karl discusses Carolina memories and...
Fri Feb 6, 2026
Frontcourt matchup headlines UNC men's basketball's game against Duke
Caleb Wilson’s presence is matched by center Henri Veesaar, who gives UNC the true center it lacked last season. Veesaar averages 16.8 points and nine...
Fri Feb 6, 2026