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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

North Carolina Tar Heels

Coverage of Gonzaga’s National Championship opponent, the North Carolina Tar Heels.


Sports >  Gonzaga basketball

Through the years: North Carolina has owned series since Gonzaga’s breakthrough win in 2006

Over the years, the Gonzaga and North Carolina men’s basketball teams have squared off four times. After the Zags pulled off a signature victory in 2006 at Madison Square Garden, the Tar Heels have reeled off three straight wins, including 2017’s National Championship matchup. On Wednesday, No. 2-ranked GU looks to break its three-game losing streak to UNC when the Tar Heels visit McCarthey Athletic Center for a 6 p.m. tip.
Sports >  NCAA basketball

Wofford shocks depleted No. 17 North Carolina 68-64

Wofford traveled to Chapel Hill and shocked a ranked North Carolina team again, getting 19 points from Trevor Stumpe and riding a 16-0 run in the second half to a 68-64 win over the 17th-ranked Tar Heels on Sunday. It was Wofford’s second win over the Tar Heels in three years.