North Carolina
Takeaways from North Carolina’s 72-68 win over Syracuse
The gathering of North Carolina followers far and large breathed a sigh of aid after the clock hit zero within the Tar Heels’ highway victory over Syracuse on Tuesday night time.
From their early season struggles to the constant incapability to take care of late leads, their win over the Orange marked rather more than their second highway triumph of the yr.
Now at 15-6 general and 7-3 in ACC play, North Carolina has proven enchancment and causes to be optimistic over their four-game profitable streak.
Whereas sure, R.J. Davis is a “powerful little nut,” we realized much more within the victory over Syracuse.
The flexibility to shut out a decent recreation
In three of their six losses, the Tar Heels have possessed leads down the stretch, solely to search out themselves on the unsuitable facet of the outcomes.
Whereas non-conference play noticed North Carolina shut out contests once more Ohio State and Michigan, it feels as if they’ve struggled to place groups away on the highway.
Away from Chapel Hill, they have been 2-5 in video games that featured a 3 level deficit or much less within the closing minutes.
After falling behind 68-66 with beneath two minutes to play, the Tar Heels stepped as much as the plate and completed the sport on a 6-0 run.
Groups like Pittsburgh and Virginia have been in a position to hold North Carolina at bay after claiming a late lead, however the Tar Heels turned a nook on Tuesday.
It might look like one recreation within the standings, however a highway victory in a decent contest towards a historic program is nothing to miss.
Caleb Love can breakout at any second
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An enormous challenge or query mark surrounding North Carolina has been the inefficiency and inconsistency of Caleb Love.
His efficiency on Tuesday night time (15 factors on 4-of-7 capturing) was his first outing with a area purpose proportion of fifty % or higher since Dec. 13 versus The Citadel.
Love hit three three-pointers within the first half and appeared to have extra confidence and rhythm to his bounce shot.
Apart from having Armando Bacot injured or absent in 5 of the Tar Heels’ six losses, the shortage of effectivity for Love has been the most important hurdle in them taking the subsequent step.
Love additionally recorded 5 assists to simply two turnovers and allowed his pictures to come back inside the offense. He didn’t power himself right into a sizzling begin nor did he take an abundance of pictures.
It was simply the second time all season that he took beneath 10 pictures and but, he nonetheless scored in double figures.
No school basketball participant might be constant each recreation, however Tuesday night time’s efficiency is a constructive signal for the blooming of Love down the stretch, as North Carolina will want him to be at his finest to achieve their full potential.
Pete Nance deserves his flowers
There have been definitely moments towards the Orange by which Nance deserved come criticism, however his manufacturing and availability deserve some reward.
Nance performed all 40 minutes and scored a game-high 21 factors. And whereas his 4 rebounds and three assists have been productive, his block to go together with 4 steals have been pivotal within the victory.
Though Joe Girard may be credited with the help, Nance’s game-winning bucket marked his second basket this season by which he tied the sport or took the lead for the Tar Heels.
Previous to Tuesday, he had 11 factors mixed in his two video games again after struggling a again damage towards Wake Forest.
Whereas Bacot is the most effective participant on this roster and Love can flip into one of many hottest shooters in school basketball straight away, Nance’s influence down the stretch is as worthwhile as ever.
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – A man from North Carolina has been arrested and charged with damaging property at Lynchburg Regional Airport, according to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.
Shortly after midnight Thursday, deputies found the suspect on airport grounds attempting to break through the glass doors to enter the building. Deputies approached and took him into custody without incident.
The suspect has been identified as 20-year-old Landen Ray Hayden of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Investigators determined that Hayden, who was intoxicated at the time, unlawfully entered airport property and caused significant damage. This included overturning several drums containing cleaning fluid used by airport staff in daily operations.
Hayden faces the following charges:
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Felony property damage
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Trespassing
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Underage possession of alcohol
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Public intoxication
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Contaminating waterways
The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is working closely with Lynchburg Regional Airport officials as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office at 434-332-9574, Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900 or www.cvcrimestoppers.org, or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com. Tips may remain anonymous, and information leading to an arrest could be eligible for a cash reward.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – A freeze watch was issued on Wednesday for counties in Western North Carolina.
Officials said that the freeze watch was issued for Ashe, Avery, and Watauga counties along with southwest and west central Virginia, southeast West Virginia, and the northern mountains of North Carolina.
The freeze watch was expected to last through Friday morning, according to officials.
Temperatures were expected to reach as low as 28 degrees for Ashe, Avery, and Watauga counties.
Forecast –> Charlotte Metro to remain cool and dry through the weekend
Thursday and Friday morning will start in the 30s and low 40s for most across the area. Temperatures in the upper 20s are even possible in our mountain communities on Friday morning, prompting a freeze watch for those locations.
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North Carolina
North Carolina loses three more players, including early season offensive line starter
Three more players have left the North Carolina football team amid a tumultuous start to head coach Bill Belichick’s first season with the Tar Heels.
Offensive lineman William Boone, pass rusher Pryce Yates and tight end Yasir Smith are no longer with the team, a team spokesman confirmed to WRAL on Tuesday. Inside Carolina first reported the departures.
None of the players are listed on the team’s online roster. UNC (2-4 overall, 0-2 in the ACC) hosts No. 16 Virginia on Saturday.
Boone, a transfer from Prairie View A&M, started the first three games of the season. His agent posted on social media that Boone “will be pursuing a medical redshirt in hopes of having 2 years of eligibility remaining. He should be 100% for spring practice.”
Yates, a transfer from UConn, played in just one game for the Tar Heels after dealing with an injury in the early part of the season. Smith, a freshman tight end, didn’t appear in a game for the Tar Heels.
Previously, senior running back Caleb Hood announced his retirement after UNC’s fifth game of the season. Hood scored the first touchdown of the Belichick era in the season opener against TCU.
Wide receivers Paul Billups and Aziah Johnson and offensive tackle Treyvon Green also left the program earlier this season.
The most recent departures come two weeks after a WRAL report that players brought in by Belichick were receiving preferential treatment over those who were with the program before Belichick’s arrival. One assistant coach was suspended for NCAA violations tied to the report, though cornerbacks coach Armond Hawkins is back with the team.
Several sources who spoke to WRAL News, including high school football coaches, former UNC players and an NIL agent, said Belichick’s demeanor when it comes to recruiting and dealing with former players is starting to sour people from the program.
While the program has faced scrutiny and a call for an independent review for student leadership, Belichick refuted a report that he was looking for an early exit from the program and said he felt the reports of a divide in the locker room were unfounded.
“I don’t know what kind of perspective some of those people have that are saying that, but I think anybody that’s around it on a daily basis would see that,” Belichick said in an Oct. 13 press conference.
“I’m sure the players all see the improvement they’re making.”
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