Lucas: On The Move
At a place where Virginia used to thrive on making it impossible to run, UNC changed Saturday's game by pushing the tempo. "We got steals, deflections, and that allowed us to get into the open court,"
Hubert Davis said. "The pitch-aheads and the awareness by our guards to see their open teammates got us back into the game and gave us a lot of energy." (
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UNC vs. Virginia Observations: 40-19, Strong Close, Jarin Stevenson, Rebounding
UNC lost and then regained the lead, riding junior
Jarin Stevenson, who scored all 17 of his points over the final 12:42 of the contest. The 85 points are the most by UNC in this building, which opened 20 years ago, and the most at UVA since 2005. The 16-point deficit is the most an opponent has ever overcome in winning here since JPJ opened in 2006. (
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Jarin Stevenson’s Second-Half Surge Powers No. 22 Tar Heels Past No. 14 Virginia
Through the first 27 minutes of UNC's win at Virginia,
Jarin Stevenson's lone statistic was a rebound. No points. No assists. No blocks, just a single offensive board. With the Tar Heels down 16 in the first half, another road collapse seemed likely. Stevenson didn't attempt his first shot until 12:42 remained — a transition layup to cut Virginia's lead to one. (
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Video: IC Postgame Podcast - Different Faces Lead UNC Basketball's Big Win at Virginia
Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's 85-80 comeback win in Charlottesville over No. 14 Virginia on Saturday. Carolina trailed by as many as 16, but
Jarin Stevenson's 17 second-half points and
Derek Dixon's floor leadership pushed the Tar Heels to victory.
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Hubert Davis’ halftime challenge fuels rally for huge UNC win at Virginia
It was the sort of victory that can flip the trajectory of a season, and it came because UNC came out swinging in the second half. The No. 22 Tar Heels found the energy, hustle, and determination that were absent in the first half to produce a signature victory the Tar Heels needed. They rallied from a 16-point deficit for an 85-80 win at No. 14 Virginia. (
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Box Score: North Carolina 85, Virginia 80
View the complete box score from the No. 22 North Carolina Tar Heels' 85-80 victory over the No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon in Charlottesville. (
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Video: Virginia Basketball Coach Ryan Odom Post-UNC Press Conference
Virginia head men's basketball coach Ryan Odom speaks with the media following the No. 14 Cavaliers' 85-80 loss to No. 22 North Carolina on Saturday at John Paul Jones Arena.
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Video: Hubert Davis Post-Virginia Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis speaks with the media following the No. 22 Tar Heels' 85-80 win over the No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday in Charlottesville.
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Video: UNC Battles Back to Top No. 14 Virginia, 85-80 - Highlights
Jarin Stevenson scored 17 second-half points to help the No. 22 Tar Heels overcome a 16-point deficit and beat the No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday in Charlottesville.
Caleb Wilson led UNC with 20 points, while
Seth Trimble added 16. Check out the highlights.
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Lucas: North Carolina vs. Virginia Rapid Reactions
North Carolina mounted an improbable comeback from a 16-point first half deficit and overcame Virginia on the road, 85-80.The Tar Heels blitzed Virginia in the second half with 63 percent shooting from the field. They made five three-pointers and also hit seven of ten at the free throw line.
Jarin Stevenson scored all 17 of his points in the final half. (
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Video: UNC Players Post-UVa. Locker Room Interviews
North Carolina's
Caleb Wilson,
Derek Dixon, Seth Trimble, and
Jarin Stevenson speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' come-from-behind victory over the No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon in Charlottesville.
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Caleb Wilson, Jarin Stevenson rally No. 22 North Carolina past No. 14 Virginia 85-80
Caleb Wilson scored 20 points,
Jarin Stevenson added all of his 17 in the second half and No. 22 North Carolina rallied past No. 14 Virginia 85-80 on Saturday. Trailing by two points with 3:50 to play, UNC got three-point plays from Stevenson and
Seth Trimble to build a 78-74 lead, then hung on. The Tar Heels outscored the Cavaliers 18-9 in the final 5:25. (
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Tar Heels Claw Back, Hand Virginia First Home Loss 85-80
North Carolina erased a 16-point deficit in at Virginia on Saturday afternoon, taking over the second half en route to an 85-80 win, handing the No. 14 Cavaliers their first home loss of the season and delivering a huge Quad 1 road win for the Tar Heels. A different North Carolina team emerged from the locker room for the second half on Saturday afternoon. (
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North Carolina Visiting No. 14 Virginia Saturday At Noon - Pregame Notes
Following Wednesday's 91-69 home win over Notre Dame, No. 22 UNC Men's Basketball visits the No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday. The game will be televised on ESPN2 (Kevin Brown, Cory Alexander). The Tar Heels are 45-38 in Charlottesville, including 5-8 in John Paul Jones Arena. North Carolina has won four of the last six against the Cavaliers. (
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No. 22 UNC Men's Basketball Aims to Weather the Storm in Tough Road Test at No. 14 Virginia
This weekend, a serious wintry mix is forecast across the Southeast, while No. 22 North Carolina will be indoors trying to weather a different kind of storm: the home-court advantage and talent of the No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers. It's a chance to prove to themselves that they can compete with the best of the ACC and win games in raucous environments. (
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