Articles by Mike Ehrlich

Duke blows out UNC in season finale

DURHAM – In Duke vs. North Carolina, there is seldom a sure thing. But Saturday’s regular season finale was never in doubt.

Duke built a 20-point lead in just 11 minutes and a 30-point lead in 26. After four straight losses to UNC in their own building, the No. 4 Blue Devils took back Cameron Indoor Stadium. Emphatically.

Coming off of two consecutive wins, North Carolina will enter Cameron Indoor Stadium with as much momentum as it has had in months. What it’s short on is a healthy roster.

McDonald to miss season finale vs. Duke

North Carolina will play tonight in one of the toughest environments in college basketball, but one that has been decidedly friendly in recent years.

But the Tar Heels' four-game winning streak in Cameron Indoor Stadium will definitely be put to the test tonight.

Warren leads late overtime push

WINSTON-SALEM — Cierra Robertson-Warren was the first one down the court.

The UNC freshman stood on the free-throw line with her hands on her knees and waited for the other nine players to take their places. And then she iced the game.

Her defensive rebound and ensuing free throw gave the Tar Heels a four-point lead with nine seconds to go in overtime.

North Carolina knocks off N.C. State again

In front of what seemed like the entire history of the North Carolina basketball program, this year's Tar Heels did their part to complete a memorable weekend.

UNC took care of visiting N.C. State by a 74-61 score to avoid falling to last place in the ACC. The Tar Heels (14-11, 3-7 ACC) snapped a four-game losing streak and completed the season sweep of their in-state foes.

Senior struggles gnawing at Ginyard

Marcus Ginyard sat hunched forward, waiting for a trainer to wrap his sore ankle. His eyes were cast downward, and his chin rested in his hands.

Members of the media had already questioned the fifth-year senior about his team’s sixth loss in eight games, as well as his removal from the starting lineup.

UNC leads VT 35-33 at half

With a strong close to the first half, North Carolina leads Virginia Tech, 35-33 at the half.

Point guard Larry Drew II sparked the Tar Heels' comeback, repeatedly slicing into the lane and dishing to teammates. Drew scored the go-ahead bucket in the closing seconds of the half. He has four points and five assists.

UNC again beaten on the perimeter

BLACKSBURG, Va. — With the clock winding down and North Carolina desperately needing a stop, Virginia Tech put the ball in the hands of its best guard and the ACC’s leading scorer, Malcolm Delaney.

And once again, the Tar Heels failed to stop an opposing guard. Delaney’s two free throws in the final minute iced the VT win.

Heels hit the road vs. Hokies

He can add new plays to the offense and defend the inbound pass with a zone.

And he can make them run all day.

But how does Roy Williams teach effort?

As the losses have started to pile up for North Carolina, its head coach has been faced with that troubling question.

Ed Davis again questionable for Tar Heels

When North Carolina enters the RBC Center tonight, it will be about as momentum-free as the team has been in a long time.

Losers of each of their last three games, the Tar Heels dropped out of the top 25 for the first time since Jan. 2006.

And now they might have to hit the road sans Ed Davis once again.

Articles by Mike Ehrlich

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