Henri Veesaar matches season-high 26 points to lead No. 18 North Carolina past Virginia Tech

Henri Veesaar matched a season-high with 26 points, Seth Trimble scored 20, and No. 18 North Carolina pulled away in the second half to beat Virginia Tech 89-82 on Saturday. Jonathan Powell scored 15 off the bench, 13 of which came before halftime. The Tar Heels improved to 17-0 at home, matching their most wins in a season at the Smith Center. (Associated Press)

Henri Veesaar Shines, North Carolina Downs Virginia Tech 89-82

North Carolina remained perfect at home Saturday, knocking off Virginia Tech 89-82. The win is UNC’s 23rd of the season, boosting the Tar Heels’ record to 23-6, and 11-5 in ACC play. With Saturday’s win, the Tar Heels have moved themselves into a tie for fourth place in the ACC standings with Clemson, setting up a colossal matchup with the Tigers Tuesday. (Inside Carolina)

No. 8 UNC Men's Basketball Hosts Virginia Tech Saturday Night - Pregame Notes

UNC Men's Basketball closes out February hosting Virginia Tech at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the penultimate home game of the season. The Tar Heels are 16-0 in the Smith Center this season. Carolina is 22-6 overall, tied for fourth at 10-5 in the ACC standings, while the Hokies are 18-10, 7-8. Carolina will play without Caleb Wilson for the fifth straight game. (GoHeels.com)

Jake Schaffner leads No. 8 UNC Baseball to third straight run-rule victory

Jake Schaffner, the latest in a line of dynamic UNC leadoff men, went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI as No. 8 UNC Baseball coasted to a 12-2 victory over Le Moyne on Saturday at Boshamer Stadium. Schaffner leads the Tar Heels in batting average (.467), hits (21), doubles (4), triples (3), total bases (37), steals (6), and hit-by-pitches (5). (Tar Heel Tribune)

North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech Basketball Preview: Tar Heels Host Hokies Saturday Night

Ranked No. 58 in KenPom, Virginia Tech is the third-best team UNC has hosted during ACC play this season. Tech has played excellent perimeter defense this season, holding teams to an average of 30.2 percent from beyond the arc, a mark that is top-20 nationally. The flipside, however, is the number of points the Hokies give up below the 3-point line. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Danny Green

Former Tar Heel national champion and 3x NBA Champion Danny Green, joins Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com on the Carolina Insider Podcast to reflect on his time in Chapel Hill and update fans on life after basketball. (View Video)

No. 18 UNC Men's Basketball Aims to Tie Smith Center Record vs. Virginia Tech

North Carolina is one win away from tying Smith Center history. With a win on Saturday against Virginia Tech, the Tar Heels can improve to 17-0 at home and match the most wins in a season at the Smith Center. The record was set in 2012, when UNC went 17-1 on its home floor. It's the third time the Tar Heels won at least 16 games at the Smith Center. (TarHeel247)

Three Tar Heels No Longer On UNC Football Team For Spring Practice

Three North Carolina Football players are no longer with the team ahead of next month’s spring practice, a team spokesman confirmed Saturday. Linebacker Evan Bennett, defensive lineman Laderion Williams and tight end Cort Halsey — are not listed on the team’s updated roster. UNC Football's spring practice is expected to run from March 24 - April 24. (Inside Carolina)

Will UNC Basketball stay aggressive vs Virginia Tech? Preview and prediction

UNC Basketball continues a three-game stretch at the Smith Center with an ACC matchup against Virginia Tech on Saturday. Prediction: UNC 80, Virginia Tech 70. The Hokies can score, but they struggle to keep teams out of the lane. Following a pound-the-paint performance against Louisville, the Tar Heels will carry that mentality into Saturday. (Yahoo! Sports)

Former UNC Cornerbacks Marcus Allen, Thaddeus Dixon Audition at NFL Combine

Looking to strengthen their cases for April’s NFL Draft, former UNC cornerbacks Marcus Allen and Thaddeus Dixon took the field Friday at the NFL Combine. Dixon recorded a 39.5-inch vertical (7th among cornerbacks). Allen recorded a 39-inch vertical (8th among cornerbacks) while also posting a 4.50-second 40-yard dash (16th among corners). (Inside Carolina)

Cole Anthony Waived By Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns have waived former UNC guard Cole Anthony, sources report. Anthony, the No. 15 pick in the 2020 NBA draft, averaged 6.7 points in 35 games for the Bucks this season before being moved to Phoenix at the trade deadline in a three-team deal involving the Chicago Bulls. He did not appear in a game for the Suns before his release. (ESPN)

Video: UNC Baseball Hammers Le Moyne in Game 1, 16-3 - Highlights

An offensive explosion carried North Carolina Baseball to a 16-3 run-rule victory over the visiting Le Moyne Dolphins on Friday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

UNC Reschedules RJ Davis Jersey Celebration for Tuesday vs. Clemson

North Carolina Basketball's celebration to honor former guard R.J. Davis has been rescheduled to halftime of Tuesday's final home game against Clemson, the team announced Friday. The ceremony was originally slated for Monday's game against Louisville, but due to severe winter weather, Davis' family was unable to get to Chapel Hill. (TarHeel247)

Emily LeGette Plays Hero Again, Walks It Off As UNC Softball Wins 10-9 Thriller

Emily LeGette was the hero again as she hit her second walk-off of the season, this time a 3-RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat Boston College, 10-9, and keep the Tar Heels' undefeated season alive with a 16-0 record (Highlights). Carolina's three home runs in the game brings the season total to 36 just 16 games into the season. (GoHeels.com)

Three Things To Watch: UNC Basketball vs. Virginia Tech

With its hopes of securing an ACC Tournament double-bye still alive, North Carolina Men's Basketball welcomes Virginia Tech to the Smith Center on Saturday (8:30 p.m./ESPN2). The Hokies enter Chapel Hill on the outside looking in at the NCAA Tournament field, and a third Quad 1 win would be a major feather in the cap for Mike Young’s squad. (Inside Carolina)

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