R.L. Bynum
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· Nov 15
From coaches driving team to games to a dangerously small gym, UNC’s women’s basketball program has humble origins
Today’s Carolina fans couldn’t imagine the humble roots of women’s basketball on campus, even after Title IX passed, for a program that has won a national championship and could contend for another…
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The UNC women's basketball program is one of the best in the country now but had humble beginnings with little funding, coaches driving teams to games and a home gym that was so small that it was dangerous. Read many stories about the program's beginnings. #WBB tarheeltribune.com/2022/07/30/f...
With Tom Izzo applying the “Jordan Rules” on Caleb Wilson and keeping “six eyes” on him, the Spartans’ physical play and UNC’s season-worst perimeter shooting were the Heels’ undoing.
With ‘Jordan Rules’ applied to Wilson, Spartans’ physical play too much for Heels
FORT MYERS, Fla. — When the outside shot failed No. 16 North Carolina, the Tar Heels fell out of their comfort zone, and No. 11 Michigan State pounced. With the Spartans collapsing to shut off driv…
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November 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
With Tom Izzo applying the “Jordan Rules” on Caleb Wilson and keeping “six eyes” on him, the Spartans’ physical play and UNC’s season-worst perimeter shooting were the Heels’ undoing.
Video: #UNC coach Hubert Davis, Caleb Wilson and Luka Bogavac talk about the physicality and other challenges that Michigan State presented to the Tar Heels. youtu.be/yQ27dPG7l18
November 28, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Video: #UNC coach Hubert Davis, Caleb Wilson and Luka Bogavac talk about the physicality and other challenges that Michigan State presented to the Tar Heels. youtu.be/yQ27dPG7l18
Video: Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., Carson Cooper and Coach Tom Izzo after win over #UNC. #GoGreen #Spartans #SpartanNation #MSUSpartans #SpartanPride
Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., Carson Cooper and Coach Tom Izzo after win over #UNC.
#GoGreen #Spartans #SpartanNation #MSUSpartans #SpartanPride
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November 28, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Video: Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., Carson Cooper and Coach Tom Izzo after win over #UNC. #GoGreen #Spartans #SpartanNation #MSUSpartans #SpartanPride
Michigan State leads #UNC 33-28. Caleb Wilson scored 10 of UNC's first 14 points but hasn't scored since then; still leads the Heels. Nice minutes from Jonathan Powell with 3 points and 6 rebounds. Spartans outscored Heels 18-6 after Veesaar went to the bench with 2 fouls at the 7:13 mark.
November 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Michigan State leads #UNC 33-28. Caleb Wilson scored 10 of UNC's first 14 points but hasn't scored since then; still leads the Heels. Nice minutes from Jonathan Powell with 3 points and 6 rebounds. Spartans outscored Heels 18-6 after Veesaar went to the bench with 2 fouls at the 7:13 mark.
Stevenson or Wilson are better backup options at the 5 than High or Brown.
November 27, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Stevenson or Wilson are better backup options at the 5 than High or Brown.
Brown has bloody spots on the front and back of his jersey.
November 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Brown has bloody spots on the front and back of his jersey.
Michigan State outrebounding UNC 9-4.
November 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Michigan State outrebounding UNC 9-4.
Roger Ayers, Brian Dorsey and Randy Richardson are the officials for today's UNC-Michigan State game.
November 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Roger Ayers, Brian Dorsey and Randy Richardson are the officials for today's UNC-Michigan State game.
The #UNC players from other countries have the flags of their countries on the sleeves of their warm-up jackets. Here is Ivan Matlekovic with a Croatian flag on his jacket.
November 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The #UNC players from other countries have the flags of their countries on the sleeves of their warm-up jackets. Here is Ivan Matlekovic with a Croatian flag on his jacket.
Video: East Carolina coach Michael Schwartz after loss to St. Bonaventure. #GoPirates #ECUAthletics #PirateNation
#ECU youtu.be/TQ8Z_3hGpR4
#ECU youtu.be/TQ8Z_3hGpR4
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Video: East Carolina coach Michael Schwartz after loss to St. Bonaventure. #GoPirates #ECUAthletics #PirateNation
#ECU youtu.be/TQ8Z_3hGpR4
#ECU youtu.be/TQ8Z_3hGpR4
Video: St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt, Frank Mitchell and Daniel Egbuniwe after win over ECU. #GoBonnies #UnfurlTheBrown #Bonnies #SBU #BonniesNation
St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt, Frank Mitchell and Daniel Egbuniwe after win over ECU.
#GoBonnies
#UnfurlTheBrown
#Bonnies
#SBU
#BonniesNation
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November 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Video: St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt, Frank Mitchell and Daniel Egbuniwe after win over ECU. #GoBonnies #UnfurlTheBrown #Bonnies #SBU #BonniesNation
Indya Nivar records just the second triple-double in program history as No. 12 #UNC rolls past South Dakota State (13 points, 12 rebounds, 10 steals). The Tar Heels turned 21 turnovers into 31 points & held the Jackrabbits 35 points below their average.
Nivar’s triple-double leads No. 12 UNC in rout of South Dakota State
On Thanksgiving Day, No. 12 North Carolina has to be thankful for the versatility of senior guard Indya Nivar. Nivar registered the second triple-double in program history with 13 points, 12 reboun…
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November 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Indya Nivar records just the second triple-double in program history as No. 12 #UNC rolls past South Dakota State (13 points, 12 rebounds, 10 steals). The Tar Heels turned 21 turnovers into 31 points & held the Jackrabbits 35 points below their average.
Indya Nivar registered the second triple-double in program history with 13 points, 12 rebounds and a program-record 10 steals as the Tar Heels rolled to a 83–48 win over South Dakota State. #UNC
November 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Indya Nivar registered the second triple-double in program history with 13 points, 12 rebounds and a program-record 10 steals as the Tar Heels rolled to a 83–48 win over South Dakota State. #UNC
No. 12 North Carolina cruising against North Dakota State, taking a 62–33 lead into the fourth quarter. Elina Aarnisalo and Nyla Harris each have 14 points. Indya Nivar on triple-double watch with 9 points, 11 rebounds and 7 steals. Brooklyn Meyer leads the Jackrabbits with 11 points. #UNC
November 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
No. 12 North Carolina cruising against North Dakota State, taking a 62–33 lead into the fourth quarter. Elina Aarnisalo and Nyla Harris each have 14 points. Indya Nivar on triple-double watch with 9 points, 11 rebounds and 7 steals. Brooklyn Meyer leads the Jackrabbits with 11 points. #UNC
Freshman Nyla Brooks has 14 points and five 3-pointers and Indya Nivar added 7 points and 9 rebounds as No. 12 #UNC is dominating a solid South Dakota State team 41–23 at halftime. Preseason Summit League Player of year Brooklyn Meyer leads the Jackrabbits, who have 12 turnovers, with 9 points.
November 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Freshman Nyla Brooks has 14 points and five 3-pointers and Indya Nivar added 7 points and 9 rebounds as No. 12 #UNC is dominating a solid South Dakota State team 41–23 at halftime. Preseason Summit League Player of year Brooklyn Meyer leads the Jackrabbits, who have 12 turnovers, with 9 points.
With balanced scoring and Elina Aarnisalo leading six #UNC players scoring with four points, the No. 12 Tar Heels lead South Dakota State 16-9 after one quarter.
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
With balanced scoring and Elina Aarnisalo leading six #UNC players scoring with four points, the No. 12 Tar Heels lead South Dakota State 16-9 after one quarter.
Carolina is off to a 9–0 lead over South Dakota State, with all five starters contributing. Lanie Grant had a steal, Reniya Kelly a 3-pointer and one bucket each from Ciera Toomey, Elina Aarnisalo and Indya Nivar. #UNC
November 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Carolina is off to a 9–0 lead over South Dakota State, with all five starters contributing. Lanie Grant had a steal, Reniya Kelly a 3-pointer and one bucket each from Ciera Toomey, Elina Aarnisalo and Indya Nivar. #UNC
#UNC at N.C. State: When, where to watch, lines, notes, statistics and depth chart.
UNC at N.C. State: Times, where, when to watch, lines, notes, statistics and depth charts
Here’s a look at the UNC at N.C. State matchup with lines, statistics, notes and depth chart.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
#UNC at N.C. State: When, where to watch, lines, notes, statistics and depth chart.
Elliott Cadeau dishes out 13 assists as No. 7 Michigan rolled to a title in Vegas with its 2nd consecutive blowout vs. a ranked team, beating Gonzaga by 40. Ven-Allen Lubin had a big game & Ian Jackson had a quiet one as both teams suffered losses. #UNC
Cadeau has 13 assists as unbeaten Michigan rolls to title in Vegas; big game for Lubin, quiet night for Jackson in losses
Elliot Cadeau’s outstanding floor game led to another blowout Michigan win on a night that Ven-Allen Lubin’s big numbers weren’t enough for N.C. State and Ian Jackson had a quiet night in another S…
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November 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Elliott Cadeau dishes out 13 assists as No. 7 Michigan rolled to a title in Vegas with its 2nd consecutive blowout vs. a ranked team, beating Gonzaga by 40. Ven-Allen Lubin had a big game & Ian Jackson had a quiet one as both teams suffered losses. #UNC
A gorgeous late afternoon in Fort Myers
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A gorgeous late afternoon in Fort Myers
This is City of Palms Park, which was the Red Sox's previous spring-training stadium. The main tenant now is Florida SouthWestern State College.
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This is City of Palms Park, which was the Red Sox's previous spring-training stadium. The main tenant now is Florida SouthWestern State College.
I got a look from the outside of the Twins' spring-training stadium.
November 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I got a look from the outside of the Twins' spring-training stadium.
I got a chance to check out the Red Sox's spring-training stadium in Fort Myers today.
November 26, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I got a chance to check out the Red Sox's spring-training stadium in Fort Myers today.