UNC’s NET ranking rises after loss, tracking as 5 seed with chance to boost resume in Charlotte

Overall, No. 17 UNC Men's Basketball improved its resume with its 76–61 loss at No. 1 Duke on Saturday night, as the Tar Heels continue to track toward a No. 5 seed one week away from Selection Sunday. UNC (24–7, 12–6 ACC) moved up one spot in the NET to 23 but fell two spots in the WAB to 17 as they head to Charlotte for the ACC tournament. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - UNC vs. Duke Postgame Reactions

UNC fell to Duke in the regular-season finale in Durham. Spenser Dalton, David Ray Allen, and Ross Martin discuss this UNC team without Caleb Wilson entering the postseason, look into what this team is, what it can be moving forward, and the future of the Tar Heel program. (View Video)

Emily LeGette Has Historic Day As UNC Softball Splits Doubleheader With No. 16 Virginia

The only UNC Softball player to hit three home runs in a game had been Haleigh Dickey, who did it twice, last happening in 2010. But on Saturday, Emily LeGette put on show. She fought off four consecutive 3-2 pitches before belting her third home run of the game, this time ending things to give UNC a massive win over No. 16 Virginia (Highlights). (GoHeels.com)

No. 8 UNC Baseball Splits Doubleheader Against Virginia After 12th Inning Walk Off Victory

UNC Baseball split the spoils with visiting Virginia in a Saturday doubleheader, losing the first game, 9-2 before winning a marathon, 12-inning second contest, 8-7 (Highlights). The No. 8 Tar Heels played (13-3-1) a total of six hours and 32 minutes of baseball, capped by a heroic effort from true freshman Tyler Howe that helped UNC avoid being swept. (GoHeels.com)

No. 6 UNC Men's Lacrosse Defeats Brown, 19-7, Joe Breschi Wins 175th Game At UNC

Balanced offensive and defensive efforts lifted No. 6 North Carolina men's lacrosse over Brown, 19-7, Saturday afternoon at Dorrance Field (Highlights). With the win, the Tar Heels advance to 6-1 on the year, winning their fifth game at Dorrance Field this spring. In addition, Saturday's victory was head coach Joe Breschi's 175 win as leader of the Tar Heels. (GoHeels.com)

Lucas: Shot Deficit

In the first UNC vs. Duke meeting, Seth Trimble gave the Tar Heels their latest buzzer-beater in the series since Bobby Jones won the game at Cameron in 1974. Unfortunately, in Saturday's 76-61 loss, the Tar Heels were the victim of a statistical combination that rarely happens. The Blue Devils attempted 16 more field goals than the Tar Heels. (GoHeels.com)

No. 1 UNC Women’s Lacrosse Cruises Past No. 21 Pitt, 19-3

No. 1 North Carolina Women's Lacrosse cruised to its 29th straight victory with a 19-3 victory over No. 21 Pitt on Saturday (Highlights). Chloe Humphrey had another stellar performance with five goals, two assists and two caused turnovers. Addison Pattillo, Eliza Osburn and Kiley Mottice all added hat tricks, while Julia O'Connor posted two assists. (GoHeels.com)

How Scottie Pippen Got Michael Jordan's Olympic Air Jordan Sneakers

The Dream Team remains one of the most talented basketball teams ever assembled. In addition to getting the United States back to the top of the basketball world and elevating the sport's popularity worldwide, the Dream Team also made sneaker history with its wide range of iconic sneakers. Naturally, Michael Jordan's sneakers were the most popular. (Sports Illustrated)

Box Score: North Carolina 61, Duke 76

View the complete box score from the No. 17 North Carolina Tar Heels' 76-61 loss to the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils on Saturday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham. (View Box Score)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - Duke Beats UNC At Cameron, 76-61

Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina join former North Carolina guard Dewey Burke to discuss the Tar Heels' 76-61 loss at Duke on Saturday, Cameron Boozer vs. Carolina' defense, Duke's offensive rebounding, UNC's turnover problem, and more. (View Video)

Hubert Davis talks about sadness of Caleb Wilson’s injury, Tar Heels’ path forward after loss

With no Caleb Wilson to keep Duke from blowing out UNC this time, the Tar Heels had no answers when the Blue Devils got rolling. A one-point game became 25 in a span of 13 minutes, as No. 1 Duke rolled to a 76-61 victory Saturday. UNC went from winning the rebounding battle in the first half (19-18) to getting dominated (24-10) after halftime. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Duke’s 30–6 Second-Half Run Buries North Carolina

Over the next 13 minutes, No. 1 Duke scored 30 of the game's 36 points to bury No. 17 UNC as the Blue Devils closed out a 76-61 victory Saturday. Jarin Stevenson didn't realize the nature of Duke's run immediately after the game. He was in disbelief; "30-6? Dang," he said. It wasn't just one thing that went wrong for UNC during that 13:13 stretch. (TarHeel247)

Vance Honeycutt’s explosive spring training start has created major buzz

Following Wednesday's Major League Baseball spring training action, former Diamond Heel Vance Honeycutt is the only player to have four or more home runs, only needing as many at-bats to reach the mark. After a rough first full season in pro baseball, the hope is that Honeycutt can continue to build momentum off his hot spring training start. (Keeping It Heel)

Video: Hubert Davis, Jon Scheyer Post-UNC vs. Duke Press Conferences

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis and Duke coach Jon Scheyer speak with the media following the No. 17 Tar Heels' 76-61 loss to the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils on Saturday night in Durham. (View Video)

Lucas: UNC vs. Duke Rapid Reactions

Duke was terrific in the second half on the way to a 76-61 win over UNC. Not much mystery about the key stat: Duke piled up 24 points off turnovers, a season high by a UNC opponent. Not a lot of standouts for UNC, but Derek Dixon again acquitted himself well in a tough environment. The freshman led the team in scoring with a career-high 17 points. (GoHeels.com)

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