Justin Jackson gets rolling as Tar Heels top Tigers 103-64 in NCAAs

Posted Mar 17, 2017
Justin Jackson broke out of a shooting slump with 21 points to help top-seeded UNC roll past Texas Southern 103-64 on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament's South Region. The ACC player of the year had 19 points by halftime, helping the Tar Heels eliminate any chance of an upset. Isaiah Hicks added 17 points and Kennedy Meeks had 13. (Associated Press)

Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting

Box Score: Auburn 85, North Carolina 72
View the complete box score from the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels' 85-72 loss to the Auburn Tigers on Tuesday night in the semifinals...
Wed Nov 27, 2024

Video: Hubert Davis Post-Auburn Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with the media following the No. 12 Tar Heels' 85-72 loss to the No. 4...
Wed Nov 27, 2024

Lucas: UNC vs. Auburn Rapid Reactions
Auburn was the better team for the full 40 minutes, winning an 85-72 decision in the Maui Invitational semifinals late Tuesday night. There were lots...
Wed Nov 27, 2024

Seth Trimble: Outcome unsurprising with ‘no pride defensively’ and ‘the ball sticking’
You could see the anger on Seth Trimble’s face as he talked about No. 12 Carolina’s effort on both ends of the court against No...
Wed Nov 27, 2024