Video: Big Hitters Podcast - UNC Basketball Beats Kentucky
It wasn’t all pretty, but clutch play by
Derek Dixon down the stretch gave the Tar Heels the 67-64 win at Kentucky.
Spenser Dalton, Connor Sparrow, and Ross Martin break down what went right and what went wrong in the big UNC victory.
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Wed Dec 3
Changing of the guard? Derek Dixon’s heroics seal big win for UNC
It didn’t matter that
Derek Dixon had never played in the high-pressure moments that kept coming in a battle of Blue Bloods on national TV. The freshman not only came through in No. 16 North Carolina’s 67-64 victory Tuesday night over No. 18 Kentucky at Rupp Arena, but he may also have signaled a changing of the guard in the Tar Heels’ backcourt. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
North Carolina vs. Kentucky Postgame Notes
North Carolina won in Lexington for the first time since an 86-77 win on 12-1-2007. The Tar Heels had a season-high 20 offensive rebounds and a season-high 22 second-chance points.
Caleb Wilson had his fifth double-double (15 and 12) and
Henri Veesaar had a team-high 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Jarin Stevenson led UNC in plus/minus at plus 8. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: IC Postgame Podcast - Big Shots, Big Men Lead UNC Over Kentucky
UNC may have found its best option at point guard going forward. Freshman
Derek Dixon hit a big three pointer and a late layup to push the Tar Heels to a 67-64 win over Kentucky on Tuesday. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington and
Dewey Burke joined Tommy Ashley to break down the win.
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Wed Dec 3
Lucas: The Right Words
"Every opportunity we get means something,"
Seth Trimble told his teammates. "We just got run out of the gym last week and I don't see that anger and fight. Kentucky is going to be desperate to win. And we have to show that same desperation starting right now." The message from the senior leader connected and carried them to a 67-64 win over Kentucky. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: UNC Players Post-Kentucky Locker Room Interviews
North Carolina's
Caleb Wilson,
Derek Dixon, Jaren Stevenson, and
Henri Veesaar speak with reporters following the No. 16 Tar Heels' 67-64 victory over the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday night in the ACC-SEC Challenge.
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Wed Dec 3
Dominant rebounding, Derek Dixon’s poise carry UNC to huge win over Kentucky
Derek Dixon was on point with poise down the stretch in the best game of his freshman season on a night when outstanding rebounding produced a huge road win for No. 16 North Carolina. Dixon hit two clutch buckets in the final minute as the Tar Heels rallied for a 67-64 win Tuesday over No. 18 Kentucky at Rupp Arena in the ACC/SEC Men’s Challenge. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Box Score: North Carolina 67, Kentucky 64
View the complete box score from the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels' 67-64 victory over the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday night in the ACC-SEC Challenge at Rupp Arena. (
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Wed Dec 3
Derek Dixon Delivers Under Pressure to Lift UNC Over Kentucky
When North Carolina needed a late bucket, it didn't turn to any of its top scorers. Not even to a starter. Instead, the Tar Heels put the ball in a freshman's hands. Or at least, that's where it ended up. With under a minute to play and down by one, North Carolina didn't get the look it wanted. The play broke down and
Derek Dixon had to improvise. (
TarHeel247)
Video: Derek Dixon's Clutch Play Leads UNC Past Kentucky, 67-64 - Highlights
Freshman
Derek Dixon scored five of his nine points in the final minute as No. 16 North Carolina rallied to a big, 67-64, road win at No. 18 Kentucky in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Tuesday night at Rupp Arena. Check out the highlights.
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Wed Dec 3
Video: Hubert Davis Post-Kentucky Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis speaks with the media following the No. 16 Tar Heels' 67-64 victory over the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday night in the ACC-SEC Challenge in Rupp Arena.
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Wed Dec 3
Lucas: North Carolina vs. Kentucky Rapid Reactions
A gritty, must-have win that the Tar Heels easily could have lost. With some key late-game heroics from freshman
Derek Dixon, the Tar Heels earn a 67-64 win at Kentucky. Dixon made Carolina's last two field goals. One of them was a three-pointer out of a timeout with a minute left, and the other a layup on a drive that provided the go-ahead points. (
GoHeels.com)
Derek Dixon delivers late as No. 16 North Carolina wins 67-64 at No. 18 Kentucky
Derek Dixon made a tiebreaking layup with 16 seconds remaining and scored five of UNC's last six points to lift the No. 16 Tar Heels to a 67-64 win over No. 18 Kentucky on Tuesday in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Dixon finished with nine points off the bench, and his 3-pointer with 53 seconds left helped give the Tar Heels their first road win of the season. (
Associated Press)
North Carolina Leaves Lexington With Clutch Victory Over Kentucky
Derek Dixon’s heroics boosted the Tar Heels in their third ACC/SEC Challenge game. North Carolina improved to 7-1 after defeating the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday night 67-64 inside Rupp Arena.
Derek Dixon came in clutch for the Tar Heels down the stretch. Down by one, he sank a step back 3-pointer to put North Carolina up by two points. (
Inside Carolina)
No. 16 UNC Men's Basketball Visits No. 18 Kentucky For ACC/SEC Challenge Tuesday - Pregame Notes
Two of the winningest programs in college basketball history square off for the 44th time when the Tar Heels (6-1) visit Kentucky (5-2) on Tuesday, December 2, in the ACC-SEC Challenge. Tipoff is 9:35 p.m. Dave O'Brien, Dick Vitale and Jay Williams have the call on ESPN. The Tar Heels are 25-18 all-time against the Wildcats, including 6-8 in Lexington. (
GoHeels.com)