North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh: Three Things to Watch
Last weekend certainly would seem to be the lowest point of the season for UNC, but there’s still nine games before the postseason. Is there a lower place they can go or will last weekend mark a fork-in-the-road moment? With those stakes, let’s talk about three things to look for as the Pitt Panthers come into Chapel Hill for the second meeting this season. (
Tar Heel Blog)
Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Pitt/Clemson Basketball Previews
Jones Angell from the
Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com spend time during this week's Carolina Insider podcast previewing North Carolina's basketball matchup against the Pitt Panthers on Saturday in Chapel Hill and UNC's road trip to Clemson on Monday night.
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North Carolina vs. Pitt Basketball Preview: Tar Heels Return from Break for Rematch
UNC has coughed up 28 turnovers in the last two games, mistakes that have led to 41 points for its opponents. The Tar Heels have sunk to a minus-34 differential in points off turnovers across the last 12 games. UNC is 9-4 this season when it scores more points off turnovers than the opposition, but 4-6 in games during which the opponent scores more. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Softball Run-Rules App State, Falls To Auburn To Begin Season
UNC Softball opened the season by run-ruling Appalachian State 8-0 and falling to Auburn 8-1 on Friday. Grace Jackson had a solid day in the two games finishing with four hits and three runs. Kiannah Pierce last played 1,006 days ago, missing the last two seasons due to injury. Not only did she start in left field, but she got a hit in her first at-bat. (
GoHeels.com)
Former Patriots LB Jamie Collins set to join UNC coaching staff as defensive assistant
Retired all-pro LB Jamie Collins, who won a Super Bowl with the Patriots under
Bill Belichick, is joining his former head coach and his staff with UNC. Collins will work as a defensive assistant with UNC. When he played for the Patriots, Collins led them to a Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl XLIX. He was also named second-team All-Pro in 2015. (
On3.com)
Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With NCAA Mile Record Holder Ethan Strand
Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com sit down with Ethan Strand as part of this week's Carolina Insider podcast to talk with Strand, who just ran the fastest mile in NCAA history, about his historic string of record-setting performances on the track.
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No. 18 UNC Wrestling Takes Down No. 15 Pitt
Nolan Neves' victory at 285 pounds was the difference maker, as No. 18 UNC Wrestling defeated No. 15 Pitt off criteria, 16-16, Friday in ACC action (
Highlights). With the team score knotted at 16-all after the 10 bouts, total match points served as the deciding factor in the night's matchup, as Neves' late takedown gave Carolina the advantage, 52-49. (
GoHeels.com)
No. 4 UNC Women’s Lacrosse Rolls Over No. 18 James Madison, 14-2, To Open Season
The long-awaited return of several key players and the start of a highly-anticipated season lived up to the hype for No. 4 North Carolina women's lacrosse, which posted a decisive 14-2 victory over No. 18 James Madison on Friday night at Dorrance Field (
Highlights). Ashley Humphrey had a game-high five points behind three goals and two assists. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Basketball General Manager Discussion
Jones Angell of the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas from GoHeels.com discuss the news announced by
Hubert Davis on his radio show this week that the North Carolina men's basketball program will be hiring a General Manager as well as some additional basketball staff members.
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UNC's Hampton Roberts Fires Record 11-Under Par 61 To Take Lead in Hawaii
UNC sophomore Hampton Roberts made 10 birdies in his final 13 holes Friday in the second round of the Amer Ari Invitational at the North Course at the Mauna Lani Resort in Hawaii. The Cary, N.C., native made 12 birdies and only one bogey in tying UNC's all-time 18-hole record (61) and set a new mark for the lowest score to par ever by a Tar Heel (-11). (
GoHeels.com)
The shared roster flaw behind disappointing seasons for tourney mainstays UNC, Indiana, Cincinnati
Point guard and center are arguably the two most important positions in the game of basketball. Sputtering North Carolina, whose NCAA Tournament hopes are already on life-support, has garnered just 19 combined 3-pointers from starting point guard
Elliot Cadeau and its big-man platoon of
Jalen Washington and
Ven-Allen Lubin. (
CBS Sports)
UNC System Limits UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees’ Authority Over Athletics
The head of the UNC System told UNC-Chapel Hill trustees last month to stay in their lane and out of negotiations around Tar Heel athletics. "Instances continue where members of the board appear to act independently of their campus’ administration in matters squarely within the responsibility of the chancellor," UNC System President Peter Hans wrote. (
The Assembly)
Cam Johnson to compete in NBA 3-point contest
The Brooklyn Nets’
Cameron Johnson, on pace for career-highs in several categories, will be one of eight players in the 3-Point Contest on NBA All-Star weekend. The former Carolina Basketball star scored 17 points and three 3-pointers in Brooklyn’s 119-112 Wednesday loss to Washington in his return after missing six games with a right ankle sprain. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
James Taylor Charts Three New Albums Simultaneously
James Taylor enjoyed a hugely successful run on music charts throughout the '70s, and in some places, he retains a huge following. The singer-songwriter doesn’t churn out albums and singles like he used to, but in the right moment, some of his older collections can become hits once more. This week was a big one for Taylor on the U.K. charts. (
Forbes)
Video: Justin Jackson - Former Players Perspectives On The State Of UNC Basketball
Former ACC Player of the Year and 2017 national champion
Justin Jackson addresses the criticisms that former North Carolina basketball players have raised against the current team, balancing that with keeping the Tar Heels' coaching staff accountable as well.
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