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We’ll have a somewhat limited ACC Roundup today since the Duke-Cal game ended at around 1:00 A.M. Thanks, TV buddies! In Wednesday’s ACC Action, in the boring game, Pitt beat Georgia Tech 89-66, SMU got a miracle against Virginia Tech to win 77-76 and Stanford came back to shock UNC 95-90. We’ve been paying attention […]
From Duke Basketball Report | 3 days ago | 0 reads
Last time we saw them on the court, the North Carolina Tar Heels’ men’s basketball team was withstanding a second half rally from Wake Forest to hang on for a win. There’s no pictures in the box score and a win is a win, but only winning by three after being up 15 halfway through […]
From Tar Heel Blog | 4 days ago | 0 reads
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have had some recent slip ups — or bad games, if you will, and that has cost them in the polls. The Irish fell out of the top 25, but on Sunday, they showed that they still belong in the rankings with a whooping of #22 North Carolina.
From One Foot Down | 7 days ago | 0 reads
Sunday’s trip to Notre Dame made it clear that Carolina has some soul searching to do. With a full week to prepare for the Fighting Irish after a home loss to Stanford, the Tar Heels were competitive in the first half but fell apart in the second. Notre Dame outscored Carolina 22-5 in the third […]
From Tar Heel Blog | 7 days ago | 0 reads
Even though the Tar Heels spent a lot of time in the Smith Center at the first part of the season, the combination of the calendar turning to 2026, the game last weekend in Dallas, and the week off makes it feel like it’s been forever since they have played a home game. In reality, […]
From Tar Heel Blog | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Game Information When: Wednesday, January 7th Where: Littlejohn Coliseum What Time? 9 PM (past my bedtime on a weekday) 2025-26 Season Record: 12-2 ACC Record: 1-0 Previous 3 Games 1/3: W – 97-83 vs North Carolina @ Home 12/28: W – 110 – 63 vs Cal State Fullerton @ Home 12/21: W – 99-82 vs Central Arkansas […]
From Shakin The Southland | 11 days ago | 0 reads
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (12-4) hope to build on a three-game road winning streak when they visit the Stanford Cardinal (13-3) on January 8, 2026. Stanford vs. Wake Forest NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026 Time: 10 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network Extra Where: Stanford, California Venue: Maples Pavilion Last Game For Each Team Stanford beat North Carolina 77-71 in its last game. Courtney Ogden led the way with 21 points, followed by Lara Somfai with 13 points and e...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 14 days ago | 1 read
After an emotionally-draining one-point loss to North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday afternoon, Ohio State (9-3) returned to Columbus for their final tune-up game of the non-conference slate. The Grambling State Tigers (5-7) out of the SWAC were today’s visitor, making it the second meeting ever between the two programs — Ohio […]
From Land-Grant Holy Land | 26 days ago | 1 read
Anytime a team like North Carolina plays in a competitive game like it did against Ohio State in the annual CBS Sports Classic, there are going to be several players who greatly contributed to help the team secure the one point win. It takes a full team effort to get a win like that, and […]
From Tar Heel Blog | 28 days ago | 0 reads
Before every Ohio State men’s basketball game, Connor Lemons gets you ready for that day’s action with key stats, players to know, and prevalent storylines for that day’s game on the “Good Hoops Morning” podcast. Listen to the episode and subscribe: Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio No. 12 North Carolina Tar […]
From Land-Grant Holy Land | 29 days ago | 2 reads
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (8-4) hope to continue a seven-game home win streak when they host the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-6) on December 20, 2025. East Tennessee State dropped its previous game to North Carolina, 77-58, on Tuesday. Brian Taylor II led the way with 14 points, plus five boards and three assists. Jacksonville State dropped its previous game to Eastern Kentucky, 62-59, on Wednesday. Mostapha El Moutaouakkil was its high scorer with 16 points. When is East Tenn...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 30 days ago | 0 reads
The non-conference slate is coming to an end as the Kentucky Wildcats look to find a rhythm before heading into SEC play in a little over two weeks. With games against North Carolina, Michigan State, Gonzaga, and Indiana now in the rearview mirror, the final major conference opponent has arrived. That will be none other […]
From A Sea Of Blue | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The start of the 2025-26 women’s college basketball season has not been kind to the ACC. The conference has seen two teams that began the season ranked in the top 10 tumble all the way out of the top 25. In the latest AP Top 25 poll, every ACC that is still ranked is ranked […]
From Swish Appeal | about 1 month ago | 1 read
ACC teams will hit the court in 12 games on Saturday’s college basketball slate. That includes the South Carolina Upstate Spartans playing the North Carolina Tar Heels at Dean E. Smith Center, and we have best bets recommendations across the board. How to Bet on ACC Games Best ACC Spread Bet Today: North Carolina vs. South Carolina Upstate North Carolina is favored by both DraftKings and the model, but the model has them winning by significantly less (27.5 to 20.1 points). Take South...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Following a big win against Kentucky last week, it would’ve been understandable if UNC had a hangover going into yesterday’s game against Georgetown. It’s something we’ve seen from previous teams, and while it tends to be a really frustrating situation, it at least would’ve been predictable. However, this Carolina team was able to handily dispatch […]
From Tar Heel Blog | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Great teams find ways to win ugly games, and that’s certainly what Carolina did at Kentucky on Tuesday. The Tar Heels will now look to carry that momentum into a matchup with Georgetown on Sunday. With just one NCAA Tournament appearance in the past 10 seasons, the Hoyas are nowhere near the powerhouse they were […]
From Tar Heel Blog | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
It is valid to call Tuesday night’s game against North Carolina a must-win game for the Kentucky Wildcats. They don’t need to win this game for their NCAA Tournament hopes, but they do need to win for the morale of the team and the fanbase. While there have been some positives to come out of […]
From A Sea Of Blue | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Kentucky basketball is gearing up for a pair of top-25 showdowns this week, and they’ll be the lower-ranked team in both games, at least in the major polls. The new AP Top 25 Poll has Kentucky at No. 18, North Carolina at No. 16, and Gonzaga at No. 11. The Coaches Top 25 Poll has […]
From A Sea Of Blue | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
It was a good Thanksgiving for us MSU fans as our basketball team carved up North Carolina. And hopefully our hockey team can complete the sweep over Colgate later today. And speaking of those two teams, here are the results of the two survey questions we asked you this week. In a fairly close vote, […]
From The Only Colors | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
On Wednesday night, Kentucky basketball will host Tennessee Tech. For most fans, it’s a tune-up game before North Carolina. But for the man on the opposing sideline, it is a spiritual homecoming he is basking in. John Pelphrey is back. And hearing him talk about what Kentucky means to him is enough to give any […]
From A Sea Of Blue | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Michigan State will face East Carolina tomorrow and North Carolina on Thanksgiving Day in the Ft. Myers Classic. The Spartans head to Florida with a 5-0 record which includes impressive wins over Arkansas at home and Kentucky in the Champions Classic. Michigan State is coming off a 84-56 win against Detroit Mercy on Friday. Though […]
From The Only Colors | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The North Carolina Tar Heels (4-1) will attempt to build on a three-game home win streak when they take on the UNC Greensboro Spartans (2-3) on November 23, 2025 at Carmichael Arena. In its most recent game, North Carolina topped N.C. A&T on Thursday, 85-50. Its high scorer was Nyla Brooks with 14 points. UNC Greensboro was victorious in its most recent game versus Gardner-Webb, 54-52, on Friday. Jaila Lee starred with 17 points, and also had four boards and four assists. Watch women’s col...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Whoever is in charge of scheduling ACC basketball games decided that North Carolina needed a 9 PM game against NC Central on a Friday night. It almost certainly had something to do with Duke playing at 7 PM, which really shouldn’t matter in the grand scheme of things. Regardless, it is what it is and […]
From Tar Heel Blog | 2 months ago | 1 read
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are still searching for their first commitment of the class of 2026, as high school basketball season gets ramped up across the country. In good shape with several players towards the top of their board, we can now cross another name off the list of players that will end […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 2 months ago | 3 reads
Class of 2026 4-star small forward Maximo Adams is set to announce his college decision on Friday, November 14, according to ESPN’s Paul Biancardi. The 6-foot-7, 205-pound wing from Chatsworth, California, will choose between Kentucky, North Carolina, Michigan State, and Texas. Adams has been a major recruiting target for Mark Pope, who first offered him […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 2 months ago | 8 reads