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Nance scores 21 as North Carolina survives Syracuse, 72-68

Jan. 24, 2023 11:48 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Pete Nance scored 21 points, capped by a dunk with 19 seconds left that put North Carolina in front for good as the Tar Heels pulled out a hard...

Syracuse forward Benny Williams, left, drives to the basket while defended by North Carolina forward Pete Nance during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Syracuse Orange 1/24/2023

Jan. 24, 2023 10:10 PM EST

North Carolina forward Leaky Black (1) winds up for a slam dunk against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina State Wolfpack at North Carolina Tar Heels 1/21/2023

Jan. 21, 2023 06:02 PM EST

Ohio State guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (1) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Ohio State Buckeyes 12/17/2022

Dec. 17, 2022 06:12 PM EST

North Carolina guard Caleb Love reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in New York. The Tar Heels won 89-84 in overtime. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
After buzzer-beater to force OT, Heels beat No. 23 OSU 89-84

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 17, 2022 06:07 PM EST

Indiana forward Race Thompson (25) and North Carolina forward Pete Nance (32) chase a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis , Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Indiana Hoosiers 11/30/2022

Nov. 30, 2022 09:46 PM EST

The North Carolina bench celebrates after guard Caleb Love (2) made a 3-point basket against Portland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Portland Pilots 11/24/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 02:18 PM EST

James Madison head coach Mark Byington yells instructions to the team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina Tar Heels at James Madison Dukes 11/20/2022

Nov. 20, 2022 01:02 PM EST

College of Charleston head coach Pat Kelsey yells to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Charleston Cougars at North Carolina Tar Heels 11/11/2022

Nov. 11, 2022 07:54 PM EST

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) and guard Caleb Love (2) pressure UNC Wilmington guard Shykeim Phillips (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
UNC Wilmington Seahawks at North Carolina Tar Heels 11/7/2022

Nov. 07, 2022 10:14 PM EST

FILE -Murray State forward KJ Williams (0) shoots over Belmont center Nick Muszynski (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Murray, Ky., Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Williams, the 6-10 forward followed coach Matt McMahon from Murray State to LSU after leading the Ohio Valley Conference in scoring (18.0 ppg) and ranked second in the league in rebounding (8.4) last season.(AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
TIPOFF: Creighton's Scheierman tops list of impact transfers

By Steve Megargee Oct. 31, 2022 08:02 AM EDT

FILE - Northwestern forward Pete Nance (22) goes up to the basket against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Feb. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. Nance never got to play in an NCAA Tournament for Northwestern but the 6-foot-11 graduate student now gets a chance to play for the top-ranked Tar Heels, who reached the national championship game last season.  (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
North Carolina Tar Heels at Virginia Tech Hokies 2/19/2022

Oct. 31, 2022 12:06 AM EDT

Northwestern men's head coach Chris Collins speaks during Big Ten NCAA college basketball Media Days Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Collins, struggling Northwestern look for turnaround season

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 19, 2022 12:47 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina coach Hubert Davis reacts during the second half of a college basketball game against Kansas in the finals of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. Four starters return from a team that showed off its best-case potential, while Davis has restocked a roster that was largely down to relying on an “Iron Five” starting lineup to close last year. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
No. 1 Tar Heels chasing final step after NCAA title-game run

By Aaron Beard Oct. 19, 2022 11:13 AM EDT

FILE - Northwestern  forward Pete Nance (22) plays during NCAA game against the Georgia Bulldogs at the Roman Legend Classic tournament, Tuesday Nov. 23, 2021, in New York. Nance is joining a UNC team that returns four starters from last year's run to the NCAA title game. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Tar Heels' Pete Nance aims to fill void in UNC title chase

By Aaron Beard Jul. 18, 2022 05:01 PM EDT

FILE - Northwestern  forward Pete Nance (22) plays during NCAA game against the Georgia Bulldogs at the Roman Legend Classic tournament, Tuesday Nov. 23, 2021, in New York. Nance is joining a UNC team that returns four starters from last year's run to the NCAA title game. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Georgia Bulldogs at Northwestern Wildcats 11/23/2021

Jul. 18, 2022 03:54 PM EDT

FILE - Northwestern forward Pete Nance (22) goes up to the basket against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Feb. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. Nance says he’ll transfer to North Carolina. The 6-foot-10, 225-pound senior announced his commitment to play his fifth year for the Tar Heels in a social-media post Saturday, June 18 2022. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Northwestern's Pete Nance transferring to North Carolina

Jun. 18, 2022 01:41 PM EDT

Iowa forward Filip Rebraca (0) grabs a rebound over Northwestern forward Elyjah Williams (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 10, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern 112-76. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 3/10/2022

Mar. 10, 2022 04:32 PM EST

Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) grabs a rebound over Northwestern center Ryan Young (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 24 Iowa routs Northwestern with record tourney showing

By Michael Marot Mar. 10, 2022 04:19 PM EST

Buie rallies Northwestern past Nebraska 71-69 in Big Ten

Mar. 09, 2022 08:53 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Boo Buie scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and drew a critical charge with 10.5 seconds left as Northwestern erased a 15-point second...

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