No. 3 Tar Heels Beat Wolfpack 89-80

Posted Feb 19, 2009
North Carolina once again had the high-scoring offense that hardly anyone can stop - and the defense that struggled to get a stop itself. Sure, Tyler Hansbrough and the third-ranked Tar Heels had little trouble outscoring North Carolina State in an 89-80 win on Wednesday night. But as they enter the final weeks of the regular season, they are still showing their up-and-down ways on defense. (ACC Sports Journal)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Pete Nance Re-Signs With Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Pete Nance. A 6-9, 226-pound forward/center, Nance played in 47 games with Milwaukee last season after starting on a Two-Way...
Thu Jul 9, 2026

Caleb Wilson Set To Write a New Chapter in Rivalry vs. Cam Boozer
Caleb Wilson has played both with and against Cameron Boozer throughout his career, and it feels as though they are trending towards an NBA rivalry...
Thu Jul 9, 2026

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball First Look, Maximo Adams
It's time for the 2026-27 UNC Basketball Roster Preview Series. First up: Maximo Adams, who remained loyal to the Tar Heels despite a coaching shakeup...
Thu Jul 9, 2026

Fresh off new Charlotte Hornets deal, Coby White gives back to local youth
One day after signing a three-year, $74 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets, Goldsboro native Coby White spent time giving back to local youth. White...
Thu Jul 9, 2026