UNC Football Visits No. 25 Pitt Saturday - Pregame Notes

For the second straight week, UNC Football faces a ranked opponent, as the Tar Heels visit No. 25 Pittsburgh to face the Panthers at noon Saturday (ESPN). A win would give the Tar Heels their first ranked victory since defeating No. 25 Miami 41-31 in 2023. It marks the first time since the Tar Heels have played consecutive ranked opponents since 2022. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Basketball Pulls Away From USC In Exhibition Opener

Sherrell McMillan and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina break down North Carolina's 88-70 exhibition win over USC. Jarin Stevenson led the Tar Heels with 25 points and 10 rebounds while Isaiah Denis and Neo Avdalas showed why they were targeted to be on Michael Malone's first UNC Basketball roster. (View Video)

UNC Football vs. Pitt: The Formula for a Tar Heel Victory

The circumstances surrounding Pitt's quarterback change create an obvious starting point for the Carolina defense. Holden Geriner may be a fifth-year college quarterback, but Saturday will be his first career start. He performed well after replacing Mason Heintschel against Virginia Tech, completing 8 of 12 passes for 78 yards, including a 29-yard TD. (Tar Heel Blue)

Box Score: North Carolina 88, USC 70

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 88-70 exhibition victory over the USC Trojans on Friday night in Greensboro. (View Box Score)

Video: UNC Basketball Players Post-USC Interviews

North Carolina's Neo Avdalas, Isaiah Denis, and Jarin Stevenson speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 88-70 exhibition victory over the USC Trojans on Friday night. (View Video)

Jarin Stevenson Scores 25 As Tar Heels Roll In Michael Malone's Debut

The newcomers UNC expected to score most didn’t, but returnees filled the void nicely as the Michael Malone era began. Improved second-half defense held USC scoreless for nearly six minutes as the Tar Heels took control. UNC rebounded from a halftime deficit for an 88–70 win Friday night over Southern Cal in Greensboro in the exhibition opener. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Michael Malone Post-USC Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Michael Malone speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 88-70 exhibition win over the USC Trojans on Friday night in Greensboro. (View Video)

Video: Jarin Stevenson Leads Tar Heels to Exhibition Win vs. USC, 88-70 - Highlights

Jarin Stevenson posted a 25-point, 10-rebound double-double. Neo Avdalas finished with 15 points, and Isaiah Denis scored 17 as the Tar Heels outscored USC by 20 in the second half for a comfortable 88-70 exhibition victory on Friday night in Greensboro. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Lucas: North Carolina vs. USC Rapid Reactions

UNC gets a very encouraging 88-70 win over Southern Cal to open the exhibition season. A clue that this team will be fun to watch: Matt Able and Terrence Brown, who will be two of the Tar Heels' most important players, were scoreless for the first 32 minutes and had six combined turnovers. But Carolina still built a 61-53 lead during that span. (GoHeels.com)

Defense Leads North Carolina Men's Basketball Past USC, 88-70

North Carolina used relentless defense to spark a second-half run and pull away from Southern California, 88-70, in the preseason exhibition opener for both teams on Friday night in the First Horizon Coliseum. UNC took control with a 12-0 second-half run, holding the Trojans scoreless for almost six minutes. USC shot just 26.5 percent after halftime. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Football Injury Report: Two Starters Doubtful vs. Pitt, Several Others Questionable

UNC defensive lineman Jaylen Harvey and offensive tackle Jordan Hall were both listed as doubtful on the Tar Heels’ Friday availability report, released in accordance with ACC policy. In addition to Harvey and Hall, starters Isaiah Johnson, Jordan Shipp and Leroy Jackson were all listed as questionable. Meanwhile, Peyton Waters was upgraded to probable. (TarHeel247)

Navy Squad Hangs On For A 5-4 Win In Game II Of UNC Fall World Series Friday

The Navy squad took a 5-1 lead into the seventh and final inning before holding for a 5-4 win in Game II of the Fall World Series on Friday. CJ Egrie made the defensive play of the game, leaping high to rob Erik Paulsen of a home run to right-center. Navy picked up the winning run on Davis Baker's run-scoring double to right for a 5-1 lead in the sixth inning. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Men's Basketball To Open Preseason vs. USC In Greensboro Friday Night - Pregame Notes

UNC Men's Basketball will play what is believed to be its earliest preseason game in history when it meets Southern California on Friday at 7 p.m. in Greensboro. The Tar Heels and Trojans will tipoff just after 7 p.m. at First Horizon Coliseum. The game, which will be coach Michael Malone's first appearance on the sideline for UNC, will air on ACC Network. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Issues Statement on Protect College Sports Act

UNC issued a statement on the Protect College Sports Act Friday, saying it supported the bill’s potential passage and called it "critical to the future and stability of college athletics." However, the statement goes on to say the school has made a request for "one targeted amendment." "Supporting the bill and seeking to improve it are not in conflict." (Chapelboro.com)

North Carolina vs. USC Basketball Exhibition - What To Watch

Here’s what to watch for Friday as UNC Basketball takes the court against USC for the first time under coach Michael Malone. Minutes at the 5: Cameron Fens won’t play tonight, as he’s still seeking eligibility for a 5th season. That lightens UNC's frontcourt depth to include just Sayon Keita, Alexandros Samodurov, Jarin Stevenson, and Cade Bennerman. (Heel Tough Blog)

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