Lucas: One At A Time
Not too long ago, every season-ending loss came with just the tiniest bit of hope. We can hope.
Elliot Cadeau would be a dynamic sophomore and
Harrison Ingram would be a Lynch-like senior and a fifth year of
R.J. Davis would be...wow. But we don't know. So all there is to do is appreciate the team we have. And fortunately, this one has made it easy. (
GoHeels.com)
Emotional, heartbreaking end for UNC, Armando Bacot as Alabama pulls upset
March produces unexpected outcomes and always leads to tears.
R.J. Davis produced both Thursday. He led UNC all season with All-American performances, but he could never find his shooting rhythm on an 0-for-9 night from 3-point range. He had just as much trouble finding words to describe his feelings after Alabama ended the Tar Heels’ season. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Hubert Davis, UNC Players Post-Alabama Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis joins seniors
Armando Bacot, R.J. Davis, and
Cormac Ryan to discuss the No. 1 seed Tar Heels' 89-87 loss to the No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday night at the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in Los Angeles.
(
View Video)
Box Score: North Carolina 87, Alabama 89
View the complete box score from the No. 1 seed North Carolina Tar Heels' 89-87 loss to the No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday night at the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in Los Angeles. (
View Box Score)
Video: UNC Players Post-Alabama Locker Room Interviews
North Carolina junior forward
Harrison Ingram, sophomore guard Seth Trimble, senior forward
Jae'Lyn Withers, senior guard Paxson Wojcik, senior center
Armando Bacot, and senior guard R.J. Davis speak with the media following the No. 1 seed Tar Heels' 89-87 loss to the No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday in Los Angeles.
(
View Video)
Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Falls To Alabama In Sweet 16
Sherrell McMillan and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina break down the No. 1 seed North Carolina Tar Heels' 89-87 season-ending loss to the No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday night at the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in Los Angeles.
(
View Video)
Lucas: Rapid Reactions - UNC vs. Alabama
Disappointing ending, as Alabama ends North Carolina's memorable season, 89-87, in the Sweet 16. The Tar Heels couldn't get a defensive stop when they needed it. This was a fun team to watch that gave us a host of memorable victories. Unfortunately, because of the nature of the game, even the most fun seasons usually end with a tough loss like this. (
GoHeels.com)
Alabama holds off top-seeded North Carolina 89-87 to reach Elite Eight
Grant Nelson converted a go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds remaining, and Alabama beat No. 1 seed North Carolina 89-87 Thursday to reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in history. Nelson finished with 24 points, 19 in the second half. The Tide face No. 6 seed Clemson on Saturday for a berth in the Final Four. (
Associated Press)
North Carolina's Special Season Ends in Sweet 16 Loss To Alabama
North Carolina didn't have enough in the tank to overcome Alabama and reach the finish line first on Thursday. The No. 1 seed Tar Heels came up short against the high-speed Crimson Tide, falling 89-87 in the West Region semifinals, with this Sweet 16 loss ensuring there would be no ACC reunion coming next in the NCAA Tournament's regional final. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Basketball Set For Alabama In Sweet 16 - Pregame Notes
The Tar Heels play No. 4 seed Alabama in the second regional semifinal at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Thursday on CBS. The North Carolina vs. Alabama game is expected to tip at around 9:40 p.m. Eastern Time, 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Arizona-Clemson game. Carolina is 8-5 all-time against the Tide, but 5-6 in Los Angeles. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: UNC Football Spring Practice and Pro Day Takeaways
With spring practice in high gear, Jason Staples and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina break down five key takeaways from spring football practice as
Mack Brown 2.0 enters its sixth year for the North Carolina program. Next,
Drake Maye, Tez Walker,
Cedric Gray, and several teammates attempt to impress NFL Scouts at the Tar Heels' annual Pro Day. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC shows off its Jordans to avoid suffering agony of de-feet
Back in the day – when
Michael Jordan was still playing at UNC (and wearing Converse) – everyone on the team would wear matching shoes. Usually color-coordinated with their team’s uniform. Not anymore. These days, each player is free to choose the kind and color of shoe he’s most comfortable wearing. Even
Hubert Davis wears them on the sideline. (
Saturday Road)
Record-setting North Carolina vs. Michigan State matchup ignites NCAA Tournament viewership surge
UNC secured a spot in the Sweet 16 by defeating Michigan State in a highly anticipated matchup, with a record-breaking TV audience tuning in to watch the game. The high viewership for this game reflects the sustained interest in the NCAA Tournament and signals positive momentum for college basketball. 10.02 million viewers watched the UNC-MSU game on TV. (
BVM Sports)
UNC vs. Alabama Sweet 16 Preview: Tar Heels Collide With High-Powered Tide
Alabama focuses on having a high volume of 3-point attempts. The Crimson Tide have attempted 1,023 3-pointers (30.1 per game) this season, the second-most in college basketball. More than 46 percent of Alabama's field goal attempts this season have come from beyond the arc and seven different players have connected on at least 25 3-pointers. (
Inside Carolina)
This UNC superfan has been to more than a dozen Sweet Sixteens and 9 Final Fours
When your team and university play in the Sweet Sixteen in Los Angeles, you book a flight and head west. "It was pretty well determined that I was going to come to LA. The question was, can I get tickets? A flight? Who’s coming with me?" Jimi Harrison graduated from UNC in 1978. Back then,
Phil Ford was the All-American. This year, it’s
R.J. Davis. (
WFMY)