Stories tagged with "tar heels"

Meet IU's next opponent: Virginia by Terry Hutchens

Record: 1-3. Last time out: W 16-3 at North Carolina. The statistics suggest the Cavaliers are not an impressive bunch. They’re averaging 272 yards of offense, including 93... – Oct 06, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

Tyler Hansbrough is intense, driven, and just a bit wacko by Mike Wells

Tyler Hansbrough wants to retire the nickname “Psycho T,” given to him his freshman year by North Carolina’s strength coach during one of their grueling... – Jun 28, 2009 at 2:20 PM in Pacers

The last senior? by Mark Dent

After 4 years at North Carolina, Hansbrough may be a finished product, but teams are looking for untapped potential Tyler Hansbrough lost a contact lens. He got hit in the face and... – Jun 20, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Pacers' search for talent to focus on PG, PF by Mike Wells

The NBA draft is two months away, but it’s never too early to start talking about potential picks by the lottery-bound Indiana Pacers. Coach Jim O’Brien recently said... – Apr 28, 2009 at 1:56 AM in Pacers

Clark Kellogg: NCAA role a privilege by Mike Wells

ATLANTA —Clark Kellogghas more than 20 years of experience as a television analyst. All his years of practice still couldn’t stop the “butterflies” that... – Apr 11, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

'ER' makes a healthy exit, 'Cupid' bests 'Mars' by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW The Academy of Country Music Awards and March Madness gave CBS a boost last week. CHARTS:... – Apr 07, 2009 at 8:47 PM in Entertainment

North Carolina beats Michigan State by indystar

DETROIT — No team had ever left the court at halftime of a championship game in better shape than North Carolina did Monday night. The second half couldn’t have been as... – Apr 07, 2009 at 1:51 AM in Sports

Boilers keeping up with men by indystar

Both Purdue teams now in Sweet Sixteen of NCAA Tournament CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The final numbers would suggest North Carolina, not Purdue, was advancing to the women’s... – Mar 24, 2009 at 2:11 AM in Purdue

Dan Dakich's two hours of fame have lasted 25 years by Terry Hutchens

Exactly 25 years later, the facts haven’t changed. Michael Jordan scored 13 points. He fouled out after playing just 26 minutes. He missed eight of his 14 field goal... – Mar 22, 2009 at 2:22 PM in Indiana University

Obama’s picks: Heels beat Louisville for title by indystar

It’s all on you, North Carolina.President Barack Obama just selected the Tar Heels to win the NCAA tournament, with this admonition to Roy Williams’ team: “I picked you all last... – Mar 18, 2009 at 6:30 PM in Sports

North Carolina atop poll, Butler rises by indystar

North Carolina edged Pittsburgh for No. 1 in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll on Monday in one of the closest votes ever. The Tar Heels (27-3), who were an... – Mar 09, 2009 at 4:28 PM in Sports

Butler, Purdue fall in AP poll by indystar

The monthlong run of new No. 1s is over. Connecticut held the top spot in The Associated Press’ college basketball for a second straight week after a run that saw a different... – Feb 09, 2009 at 2:58 PM in Sports

Fan support increases as Hoosiers try to stop skid by Terry Hutchens

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- It has been 56 days, 11 games and 445 minutes on the floor since Indiana University won a men's basketball game.Still, support grows.Each of the past three... – Feb 04, 2009 at 2:06 AM in Sports

AP poll ranks N.D. No. 12, Purdue No. 13 by indystar

There weren’t many changes in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll today as most schools took a break last week for final exams. Things could look a lot different in next... – Dec 15, 2008 at 5:31 PM in Sports

AP men’s poll: ND No. 12, Purdue No. 14 by indystar

North Carolina’s 35-point romp over a ranked team kept the Tar Heels a unanimous No. 1 choice in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll today. Ohio State joined the Top 25... – Dec 08, 2008 at 4:01 PM in Sports

North Carolina tops Notre Dame for women's soccer title by indystar

CARY, N.C. — Casey Nogueira scored two second-half goals, including the winner with 2:06 remaining, and North Carolina defeated Notre Dame 2-1 on Sunday in the championship... – Dec 07, 2008 at 5:31 PM in Sports

Notre Dame edges Stanford in soccer tournament by indystar

Courtney Barg scored in the 15th minute and top-ranked Notre Dame beat Stanford 1-0 Friday in Cary, N.C., to reach the championship of the NCAA Women's College Cup.The Fighting... – Dec 06, 2008 at 12:28 PM in Sports

McAlarney scores 32 to lead Irish to victory by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Notre Dame has a photograph in its locker room of last year's team posing after beating Northern Illinois to break the Joyce Center record of 24 straight... – Dec 01, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Sports

McAlarney scores 32 to lead Irish to victory by indystar

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame has a photograph in its locker room of last year’s team posing after beating Northern Illinois to break the Joyce Center record of 24 straight... – Nov 30, 2008 at 4:00 PM in Sports

No. 8 Irish no match for No. 1 Tar Heels by indystar

LAHAINA, Hawaii -- Notre Dame coach Mike Brey said that he felt the game with No. 1 North Carolina on Wednesday in the EA Sports Maui Invitational championship game provided a... – Nov 28, 2008 at 2:05 AM in Sports