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UNC Women’s Tennis Takes Down Oklahoma, 4-1

No. 1 seed UNC Women's Tennis took down No. 2 seed Oklahoma in a consolation match at ITA Team National Indoor Championship on Sunday in Champaign, Ill. No. 1 topped Evialina Laskevich to put the Tar Heels ahead 3-1. In a three-set battle, no. 51 Anna Frey downed no. 123 Chloe Noel to clinch the match for North Carolina. (GoHeels.com)

Art’s Angle: Generational

’s corner bullseye will be part of UNC Basketball history for those who were in the Smith Center or watching on TV or will be told by their parents for years to come. "That was a shot made by the perfect person at the right time," said, crediting Trimble for staying four years in the program when player movement is rampant. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Softball Powers Its Way To 11-3 Victory Over James Madison

UNC Softball moved to 3-0 on the young season with an 11-3 run-rule win over James Madison on Sunday afternoon. Shelby Barbee continued her torrid start to the season, belting her second home run of the season and racking up four RBI and reaching base all three plate appearances. MC Eaton made an immediate impact in her first Tar Heel start. (GoHeels.com)

Anatomy of a comeback: How UNC erased a 13-point deficit to stun Duke in rivalry thriller

Freshman Tar Heels guard was the unsung hero of the comeback. He had eight points and four assists -- all in the second half -- which included the penetration and pass that led to the game-winner. Check here how he attacks to the paint while four Duke defenders collapse, leaving wide open in the corner for an easy bucket. (CBS Sports)

Gift from UNC alums will fund 20 Carolina Covenant scholars

A transformational estate gift from Dwight Jacobs ’87 and Moira Jacobs ’87 will support future generations of Carolina Covenant scholars. “If we could help 20 Dwights, that would be amazing,” said Dwight Jacobs. Long before he was in the C-suite at Duke Energy, Jacobs was a kid with roots from rural Robeson County, part of a Lumbee Indian family. (UNC.edu)

UNC fans rush Franklin Street after Seth Trimble's late 3-pointer secures comeback win vs. Duke

Thousands of North Carolina fans rushed Franklin Street on Saturday after the Tar Heels' 71-68 comeback win against Duke. UNC guard hit a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to give the Tar Heels the lead for the first time in the game. Tar Heels fans rushed the floor at the Smith Center and had to exit the floor to allow for the game to finish. (WRAL.com)

Super Bowl 2026: Mack Hollins arrives in handcuffs, Hannibal Lecter-style mask for big game

New England Patriots wideout is...a lot. The 8-year veteran is more known for his off-field quirkiness than his on-field excellence. Sunday delivered yet another example of Hollins living up to that reputation. Hollins arrived at Super Bowl 60 in handcuffs on both his hands and legs. He also wore a Hannibal Lecter-style mask on his face. (Yahoo! Sports)

How Charlotte native Drake Maye went from Myers Park to Super Bowl LX

Patriots' quarterback hails from a well-known, athletic North Carolina family. Charlotte natives, Maye is the youngest brother in his family, but he's already the most accomplished in his second year in the NFL. He is now in the running for league MVP and is a Super Bowl starter. His parents, and Aimee Maye, are both former athletes. (Niner Times)

Tar Heels revel in winter weather (again)

Coming off the heels of last weekend’s snow/sleet/ice mix, UNC received more wintry weather this weekend. This time Tar Heels had pure snow to enjoy. With the beautiful Carolina campus covered in white, students braved frigid temperatures and did everything from take pictures at the Old Well to play football, build snowmen, and go sledding. (UNC.edu)

UNC Fined For Court Storming Following Win Over Duke

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced on Sunday that the University of North Carolina has been fined for violation of the league's event security policy at the conclusion of its men's basketball game versus Duke University on February 7. In accordance with ACC policy, North Carolina will incur a fine of $50,000 for a first offense. (TarHeel247)

UNC Women's Basketball rolls to seventh straight win behind Nyla Brooks’ breakout game

' drought ended in a big way Sunday. Brooks, UNC Women's Basketball freshman sharpshooter, delivered the breakout performance the Tar Heels have been waiting for, with 21 points and seven rebounds as No. 25 UNC rolled past Wake Forest 84-56 at Joel Coliseum (Highlights). It was the seventh straight win and third in seven days. (Tar Heel Tribune)

What’s it like to coach Super Bowl QB Drake Maye?

Scott Chadwick and don’t chat as often as they used to. Certainly not as often as in high school, when plopping down on the couch in the Myers Park coach’s office in Charlotte was practically part of Maye’s daily routine. Still less than the weekly Sunday calls while Maye was at UNC. Sundays have gotten a bit busy, as you might imagine. (Yahoo! Sports)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 84, Wake Forest 56

View the complete box score from the No. 25 North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball team's 84-56 victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Sunday afternoon in Winston-Salem. (View Box Score)

North Carolina vs. Duke Postgame Quotes

on 's game-winning shot: "He was the one. That shot was made by the perfect person at the right time. He's deserving of being remembered forever because of the commitment and the devotion that he's made to his teammates, to this program, to this university, to his community. Couldn't have gone to a better person." (GoHeels.com)

Caleb Wilson And Henri Veesaar's Tag-Team Performance Powers UNC's Comeback Over Duke

UNC’s prize frontcourt played what can only be described as a tag-team takeover on Saturday night, with supplying 17 points in the first half and providing 13 points and nine rebounds in the second half. The performance from the Tar Heels tandem propelled No. 14 North Carolina to its thrilling 71-68 win over No. 4 Duke. (Inside Carolina)
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