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)

Podcast: Carolina Football Live - UNC vs. Pitt Preview, Notre Dame Recap

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick joins Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network to recap the meeting with Notre Dame, preview this week's matchup at Pitt, answer questions from Tar Heel fans, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

Audio: Previewing UNC vs. Pitt (and UNC Basketball) with Jones Angell

Voice of the Tar Heels Jones Angell previews Saturday’s Tar Heel football game at Pitt – as well as Friday’s preseason basketball exhibition. UNC football is riding a two-game losing streak and the Panthers will be yet another difficult opponent, but the Heels are also seeing noticeable improvement every week: will that translate into a win this weekend? (Chapelboro.com)

Michael Malone says Sayon Keita quickly adapting, thriving ‘remarkable’

Sayon Keita arrived in Chapel Hill in August, the weekend before classes started. That evening, UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone and his staff walked the 7-foot freshman into his dorm, and Malone said the campus was buzzing. “There’s a buzz in the air in Chapel Hill,” Malone said on Wednesday. "Great time to be an 18-year-old student at Carolina." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Michael Malone's UNC Basketball Debut Is Here

UNC Basketball launches the Michael Malone era with a preseason showdown against the USC Trojans. Isaac Schade and Josh Marlow discuss the intensity surrounding this first look, starting five predictions, backcourt dynamics, and the impact of Cameron Fens’ eligibility status. (View Video)

What to watch for in UNC vs. USC Basketball exhibition

In Friday's exhibition vs. USC, North Carolina will play its first "starting lineup," but those aren't necessarily the starters you'll see going forward. With a UNC-heavy crowd in Greensboro, there's a strong chance Isaiah Denis, Jarin Stevenson, and Jaydon Young see extensive playing time. Michael Malone will also test Sayon Keita and Alexandros Samodurov. (USA Today)

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