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North Carolina vs. ETSU Postgame Quotes

on UNC's slow starts: "You can't push a button and recalculate. The only way for us to be successful is we've got to be a really good defensive team. We've got to rebound the basketball, and on the offensive end, we have to make the easy play. And when we check those three boxes, it leads to everything else to allow us to be successful." (GoHeels.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Complete Game

Having 11 different players from last season’s team, and his North Carolina Basketball coaching staff seem to be building great chemistry, which is not easy with a new roster. And with at least two Quad 1 victories, the Tar Heels will chase a third against Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic Saturday in Atlanta, ’s hometown. (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC continues to win with defense even without Seth Trimble

UNC Basketball continues to stack up wins, but they're doing it in a way we're not used to seeing - primarily with defense. The Tar Heels are top 10 nationally in FG% defense, top 20 nationally in PPG allowed, and they're doing all this without their best individual defender, . (View Video)

Hope Munson, Olivia Thomas Named To TopDrawerSoccer Best XI Teams

TopDrawerSoccer released their Women's Soccer Postseason Awards and Best XI Teams Tuesday. UNC's Hope Munson and Olivia Thomas, were featured on this year's Best XI Teams. Munson landed on the Freshman Second Team while Thomas was tabbed Best XI Third Team. Munson capped off her freshman season earning ACC All-Freshman Team honors. (GoHeels.com)

UNC linebacker Tyler Thompson to enter transfer portal

UNC linebacker plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal after three seasons with the Tar Heels. Thompson has played in 27 games over the last two seasons, seeing significant time each of the last two years. This season, recorded 26 tackles, 7.5 tackles for a loss, 7.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, and a pass defended. (On3.com)

UNC Football one of five ACC teams to play only eight league games next season

UNC is one of five ACC football teams that will play eight conference games and two power-conference teams in non-conference play as the league transitions to nine-game conference schedules next season. The rest of the league plays nine league games and at least one power-conference opponent. The Tar Heels will play nine ACC games in 2027. (Tar Heel Tribune)

North Carolina vs. ETSU Postgame Notes

scored a career-high 26 points and made a career-high 10 field goals. It was his fourth career 20-point game. He also tied his career best with two 3FGs. was 7 for 10 from the free throw line. This was the 11th consecutive game Wilson made at least five free throws. That equals the second-longest streak in UNC Basketball history. (GoHeels.com)

Slow Starts Still Plaguing UNC Basketball As ACC Play Approaches

In another first half to forget, ’ squad trailed 21-19 to ETSU with 7:18 remaining before a 19-9 run opened a 38-30 halftime lead for North Carolina. "We are allowing the other team to impose their will on us instead of imposing our will on the other team to start the game," said freshman after the game. "That’s on all of us." (Inside Carolina)

Lucas: Position Of Influence

After a 26-point performance in UNC's 77-58 win over ETSU, had only one minor frustration. "My puppy didn't win," he said with a sigh. Tuesday night's focus was on the Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary, which brought eight puppies for the first ever Smith Center halftime puppy race. Each participant was named after a specific Tar Heel. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Men's Basketball connects with pediatric cancer patients through Shoes 4 Hope

When 7-year-old Jude Rifkin woke up Sunday, he had one question for his mother. "Is today the basketball shoe day?" It was. Rams and basketballs would go on the side of his sneakers. Rifkin had it all mapped out long before he stepped into the UNC basketball practice gym, where paint, shoes, and brushes were waiting. Several players joined. (MSN.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - Post-ETSU Reactions & Interviews

Join and Adam Lucas for Carolina Insider postgame reactions as they break down the Tar Heels' 77-58 win over the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, review game stats and highlights, speak with coach and , and more. (View Video)

Hubert Davis Breaks Second-Half Pattern by Starting Jonathan Powell

UNC Basketball coach has opened all 11 second halves this season with his starting lineup on the floor. Tuesday, however, was different. Instead, was on the court to open the final frame in UNC's 77-58 victory over ETSU. "I just felt like the energy was good there and I wanted to start the second half that way," Davis said. (TarHeel247)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - Henri Veesaar, Caleb Wilson Lead UNC Past ETSU

scored a career-high 26 while had 20 as UNC woke up late in the first half and left ETSU behind, winning 77-58. Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley discuss the win and look ahead to the return of and games against Ohio State and East Carolina before the Christmas break. (View Video)

Tar Heels flip the switch, crush East Tennessee State after sluggish start

Playing with more intensity on defense and taking care of the boards turned a competitive game into a rout. North Carolina played faster and was more determined, turning a 21-21 game in a low-energy first half into an impressive 77-58 victory Tuesday over East Tennessee State. punished a shorter Buccaneers team with 26 points. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: North Carolina 77, East Tennessee State 58

View the complete box score from the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels' 77-58 victory over the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Tuesday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)
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