No. 4 North Carolina 87, No. 19 Creighton 73

Posted Mar 18, 2012
John Henson had 13 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks in his return from a wrist injury, and North Carolina beat Creighton 87-73 on Sunday in the third round of the NCAA tournament. Kendall Marshall added 18 points and 11 assists for the top-seeded Tar Heels (31-5), who reached the round of 16 for a record 25th time.. (ESPN.com)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - First Day Of Basketball Practice Full Of Opportunity
The Tar Heels tip off basketball practice Tuesday with a chip on their shoulder after national analytics grade them a C-minus. Can Coach Michael Malone’s...
Tue Sep 22, 2026

Where Michael Malone’s first team falls in preseason rankings as practice starts
As UNC Basketball officially opens practice Tuesday in its first season under Coach Michael Malone, the unofficial preseason rankings give the Tar Heels a modest...
Tue Sep 22, 2026

Atlanta Hawks rookie Henri Veesaar expected to miss season with torn ACL
Atlanta Hawks rookie Henri Veesaar is expected to miss the 2026-27 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee. Veesaar suffered the injury during...
Mon Sep 21, 2026

PJ Hairston Speaks Out After Missing UNC Basketball Alumni Weekend
Former UNC Basketball star P.J. Hairston stirred the pot last week with a social media rant, saying he wasn't invited to alumni weekend and was...
Mon Sep 21, 2026