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Drake Maye On How Bill Belichick's Influence Has Remained With New England Patriots

"For sure," answered when asked if they still feel 's presence in Foxborough. "I think the 'Patriots Way,’ the practicing in whatever weather, lifting hard, running sprints, I think that's still the 'Patriot Way.’ Hard work works. I think that is what his staple was, and what he left on the organization. A lot of coaches have embraced that." (Sports Illustrated)

Amid rise in applications, UNC acceptance rate decreases 7 percent in 5 years

In the past five years, the University of North Carolina has experienced a consistent rise in the number of applicants seeking admission to the University. During the 2019 college application cycle, UNC received just under 42,500 applications and during the 2024 application cycle, it received over 66,000, according to the University’s common data set. (Daily Tar Heel)

Born & Bred: How do you pronounce Boshamer?

Even if you’re a casual UNC Baseball fan, you know that since the early 1970s, the Tar Heels have played their home games at Boshamer Stadium. Which leads us to wonder, how should Boshamer really be pronounced? Bosh-a-mer, Bosh-hammer, or some other way? Who is Boshamer, anyway? Former coach presented an alternate pronunciation. (Rams Club)

Video: Up In The Rafters With Joel Berry - UNC Feels The Fan Energy

Final Four MOP and 2017 national champion joins Inside Carolina's to discuss UNC Basketball's 24-point win against NC State, the energy in the Smith Center with a general-admission crowd, a potential new arena, lineup changes, maintaining momentum, and more. (View Video)

What the UNC men’s basketball team can learn from other general managers

Following UNC’s loss on Feb. 1 to Duke, noted that the old staffing model at North Carolina wasn’t working anymore. He needs to expand. He wants to hire a general manager. Two major UNC teams have already expanded their staff and adjusted to the demands of this era of collegiate sports: the women’s basketball and football teams. (Daily Tar Heel)

Justin Jackson On UNC's Win Over NC State: Complete Performance

Crazy weather, open seating, free tickets and a dominant win over NC State on Wednesday. The crowd was roaring. That was one of the loudest games I've seen. And the way the fans were supporting, you could tell the players fed off that. It was domination. There were three areas that exemplified their most complete performance all year. (Inside Carolina)

Tar Heels Welcome Adding More Press to Their Approach

In total, the Tar Heels’ full-court press led directly to three of NC State’s first-half turnovers, which were converted into six points. Its impact culminated with 7:55 remaining in the first half as a steal, thanks to another baseline corner trap leading to an lay-in. The push by UNC brought the Smith Center crowd to its feet. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

Maria Gakdeng’s double-double helps No. 9 UNC Women's Basketball stay unbeaten on the road

was nearly unstoppable when she got the basketball inside Thursday, and No. 9 North Carolina took advantage of that. The senior center produced her 10th career double-double and third this season with 21 points and 14 rebounds as the Tar Heels moved to 8-0 on the road for the third time in program history with a 68-58 win at Syracuse. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: No. 9 UNC Women's Basketball Runs Past Syracuse, 68-58 - Highlights

scored 21 points and pulled down 14 rebounds as the No. 9 UNC women's basketball team took care of business against the Syracuse Orange on Thursday in a key ACC road matchup. scored 12 points and added 11 for the Tar Heels. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 68, Syracuse 58

View the complete box score from the No. 9 North Carolina Tar Heels women's basketball team's 68-58 ACC road victory over the Syracuse Orange on Thursday night in Syracuse, New York. (View Box Score)

Good news regarding injury to UNC women's basketball star Alyssa Ustby

Veteran star missed most of No. 9 UNC’s victory Sunday against N.C. State with a left knee injury and didn’t travel with the team for Thursday’s game at Syracuse, but there was good news. During an interview on the Tar Heel Sports Network pregame show before the Syracuse game, UNC coach said it isn’t a long-term injury. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC's Baseball Game Friday Against ECU Moved To Monday

North Carolina baseball's game scheduled for Friday, Feb. 21 against East Carolina has been moved to Monday, Feb. 24 due to the weather conditions in Greenville. The Tar Heels now will head out to Greenville for a clash with the Pirates in Clark-LeCalri Stadium on Monday at 5 p.m. The games set for Saturday and Sunday are still on as scheduled. (GoHeels.com)

Tar Heels Find Benefits From Full-Court Press In Win Over NC State

It's been a season-long battle for UNC to find consistent intensity for 40 minutes, but commitment to a certain defensive strategy helped it do so in the Tar Heels' domination of NC State on Wednesday. "We felt they were starting to crumble in the press," said. "They wanted no part of our press, and we felt that. That energy was crazy." (Inside Carolina)

The UNC vs. NC State game showed why the Smith Center should stay where it is

UNC dominated N.C. State, 97-73, at the Smith Center on Wednesday. Due to hazardous road conditions, the University announced that the game, for just the third time in history, would be general admission for those who could "safely walk to the game." If anything, it showed that UNC should leave the Smith Center exactly where it is. (Daily Tar Heel)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC dominant in win over NC State

Can the North Carolina Tar Heels sustain their momentum after a commanding 97-73 victory over NC State? This episode spotlights standout performances from and . Host Isaac Schade and guest Pac Kilby also dissect the team's strategic shifts, including a revamped starting lineup. (View Video)
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Thursday, February 20
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Syracuse, N.Y.
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Friday, February 21
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3:00 PM Syracuse, N.Y.
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10:00 PM Stanford, Calif.
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4:00 PM Chapel Hill, Smith Center
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12:30 PM Durham, N.C.
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11:00 AM Chapel Hill, N.C.
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February 21, 1968
Rusty Clark sets the UNC record with 30 rebounds in an 83-60 win over Maryland.
February 21, 2015
Playing its first home game since the death of legendary UNC coach Dean Smith, the Tar Heels rout Georgia Tech 89-60. Prior to the game, UNC honored Smith with a moment of silence, and coach Roy Williams continued the remeberance by running Smith's patented "Four Corners" offense on the game's opening possession (Video).
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