North Carolina’s defense is on a tear, and it showed again in a 79-66 win over Florida State to open ACC play. The Seminoles shot just 23-for-66 from the field (34.8 percent). While Florida State hit ...

UNC basketball had its second-worst defensive performance since 1997 in a 97-83 loss to SMU. Coach Hubert Davis cited multiple defensive failures, including one-on-one breakdowns and slow rotations.

A lack of defense, pride and intensity could be the theme of this season for North Carolina. ACC play is still early, but the Tar Heels already appear to be creating problems — just not for their ...

The North Carolina Tar Heels fell to the SMU Mustangs 97-83 on Saturday at the Moody Coliseum on Saturday afternoon. It was the most points the Tar Heels have given up all season, and was well over ...

UNC basketball went from elite defense through 14 games to one of its worst defensive performances in nearly four years in a 97-83 loss at SMU on Jan. 3. The 12th-ranked Tar Heels (13-2, 1-1 ACC) ...

UNC basketball is back home after a week-long break to play Wake Forest at the Smith Center. Ranked No. 17 in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll and AP Top 25, the Tar Heels will aim for win No. 500 at ...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina beat Wake Forest on Saturday night at the Smith Center, 87-84, in a game that multiple times seemed headed for a blowout, but ultimately came down to the final ...

Tim Beckman, who was fired as Illinois' coach last year following a school investigation that found he mistreated players, is now a volunteer coach on defense for North Carolina, a school official ...

North Carolina didn't win this one with its offense. It won it by grinding the game down and defending at a high level. CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina didn't win this one with its offense. It won it by ...