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No. 1 UNC Field Hockey Squashes Richmond, 6-1

A dominant first half powered No. 1 UNC Field Hockey to a 6-1 win over Richmond on Friday at Stadium (Highlights). The Tar Heels scored five times in the first 25 minutes to take a firm hold of their second to last regular season game of 2025. The nation's No. 2 scoring offense continued to roll coming off a 12 goal output the weekend prior. (GoHeels.com)

Box Score: BYU 78, North Carolina 76

View the complete box score from the No. 25 North Carolina Tar Heels' 78-76 pre-season exhibition loss to the No. 8 BYU Cougars on Friday night in Salt Lake City, Utah. (View Box Score)

UNC nearly pulls upset despite turnovers; Wilson puts on show

There was plenty to like as No. 25 North Carolina battled No. 8 BYU down to the wire, but too many careless turnovers kept the Tar Heels from pulling off an exhibition upset Friday night. ’s drive to the rim was denied at the buzzer as the Cougars held on for a 78–76 win before a half-full Delta Center. stole the show for UNC. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Hubert Davis Post-BYU Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach speaks with the media following the No. 25 Tar Heels' 78-76 loss to the No. 8 BYU Cougars on Friday in Salt Lake City. (View Video)

Video: Tar Heels Edged by No. 8 BYU in Exhibition, 78-76 - Highlights

recorded a 22-point, 10-rebound double-double. added 17 points and scored 14 as the No. 25 Tar Heels fell to No. 8 BYU, 78-76, in an exhibition game in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday night. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Lucas: UNC vs. BYU Rapid Reactions

BYU executed very well down the stretch to pull away with a 78-76 win over UNC in exhibition action Friday. The Cougars got points or free throws on seven of eight trips in the decisive closing minutes, as the Tar Heel defense struggled in the final 4:30. The vs. A.J. Dybantsa matchup is one we'll likely see at various levels for years to come. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Basketball Comes Up Short At No. 8 BYU

’s 22 points and ten rebounds led UNC against BYU, but the Tar Heels came up two points short in Salt Lake City on Friday, 78-76. Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley discuss the night’s action and how this exhibition sheds light on what to expect in the coming weeks for Carolina. (View Video)

Mistakes Trip UNC in Narrow Exhibition Loss to BYU

outplayed in this preseason collision of star freshmen. But collectively for UNC, it was a first look undone by too many mistakes. The Tar Heels fell to BYU 78-76 on Friday night at the Delta Center in this high-profile exhibition game, as 19 turnovers and 23 fouls proved problematic. Wilson supplied 22 points and 10 rebounds. (Inside Carolina)

Luka Bogavac Unavailable for UNC's Basketball Exhibition Game vs. BYU

North Carolina’s waiting game for is continuing on Friday night, as the international import is with the Tar Heels for their exhibition game against BYU, but won’t be in uniform. What remain are internal checkpoints for UNC to complete, before Bogavac is able to take the court as a member of the Tar Heels, program sources have explained. (Inside Carolina)

How To Watch Friday's UNC vs. BYU Basketball Exhibition

Watching the much-anticipated exhibition battle of two of the top freshmen in the country — UNC’s and BYU’s A.J. Dybantsa — on Friday at 9 p.m. ET may be a challenge for some Tar Heel Basketball fans. You’ll have to stream it on ESPN+, just as with UNC's football game in September at Charlotte. ESPN+ offers two paid subscription options. (Tar Heel Tribune)

No. 25 UNC Men's Basketball Set For No. 8 BYU Friday Night - Pregame Notes

UNC men's basketball plays BYU at the Delta Center, home of the NBA's Utah Jazz, on Friday, Oct. 24. The preseason game vs. BYU marks North Carolina's first appearance in Salt Lake City since 1988, when the Tar Heels beat North Texas and Loyola Marymount in the Huntsman Center in the NCAA Tournament. UNC is 4-1 all-time in Salt Lake City. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Basketball Faces Three BYU Stars Friday in Must-Watch Exhibition Game

is BYU's most publicized player. The freshman phenom was the No. 1 recruit in the country, a McDonald’s All-American, and considered a potential No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Guard Richie Saunders is coming off a 2024-25 season in which he earned first-team All-Big 12 honors and was named the Big 12's Most Improved Player. (Sports Illustrated)

New Patriots: Getting to know starting wide receiver Mack Hollins

Patriots wide receiver has an unheralded but important role in the offense and is one of the more unique players in the NFL. He walks around barefoot, believes house cats steal your soul, and posts educational videos about home maintenance, automobile service, and history. Learn more about Hollins in this week’s New Patriots installment. (MSN.com)

No UNC Surprises, Virginia Without Playmaking WR On ACC Pre-Game Availability Report

While no surprise injury statuses turned up for UNC ahead of this weekend’s ACC football matchup, No. 16 Virginia was hit with some significant blows. Offensive lineman (questionable) and defensive back Thad Dixon (out) are the only notable designations on the initial availability report for the Tar Heels, who host Virginia on Saturday. (Inside Carolina)

Confident, stronger Ciera Toomey eager for fresh start after frustrating freshman season

For , the word that defines her redshirt sophomore season will be confidence. After battling knee injuries and playing a limited role last season, the North Carolina forward entered the offseason determined to rewrite her story. "I think the biggest thing was coming off the season. I wanted this year to look different," Toomey said Wednesday. (Tar Heel Tribune)
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Today In UNC History
October 26, 1895
On October 26, 1895, UNC fullback Joel Whitaker threw the first forward pass in football to his teammate George Stephens. The history-making throw happened in Atlanta where the Tar Heels were playing the Georgia Bulldogs. Whitaker was punting from the Carolina end zone and, to avoid the Georgia players charging him, tossed the ball forward.
October 26, 1984
On Oct. 26, 1984, a young basketball player named Michael Jordan stepped onto an NBA court for the first time. Jordan's first game with the Chicago Bulls was a win over the Washington Bullets. The final score of the game was 109-93, and Jordan scored 16 points, with six rebounds and seven assists.
October 26, 2019
UNC football coach Mack Brown wins his 73rd game at Carolina to pass Dick Crum for most wins in school history in a 20-17 victory over Duke in Chapel Hill.
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