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Davis perfect on six 3s as North Carolina routs San Diego State 95-68 in First Four

Davis perfect on six 3s as North Carolina routs San Diego State 95-68 in First Four

By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — RJ Davis and his North Carolina teammates certainly looked as though they belonged in the NCAA Tournament on Tuesday night. Davis scored 26 points and shot…

Davis perfect on six 3s as North Carolina routs San Diego State 95-68 in First Four

Davis perfect on six 3s as North Carolina routs San Diego State 95-68 in First Four

By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — RJ Davis scored 26 points and went 6 of 6 from 3-point range to help North Carolina silence some skeptics with a dominant 95-68 victory over…

March Madness tips off with First Four in Dayton

March Madness tips off with First Four in Dayton

By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — North Carolina was a controversial selection for the NCAA Tournament, but the Tar Heels can silence some skeptics with a win over San Diego State on…

March Madness brackets have Auburn as the overall No. 1 followed by Duke, Houston, Florida

March Madness brackets have Auburn as the overall No. 1 followed by Duke, Houston, Florida

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Auburn is the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, with Duke, Houston and Florida joining the Tigers on the No. 1 line in the March Madness brackets released Sunday. The…

Proctor, Knueppel carry No. 1 Duke past No. 13 Louisville 73-62 for 2nd ACC title in 3 years

Proctor, Knueppel carry No. 1 Duke past No. 13 Louisville 73-62 for 2nd ACC title in 3 years

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tyrese Proctor scored 19 points on six 3-pointers, Kon Knueppel added 18 points and No. 1 Duke defeated 13th-ranked Louisville 73-62 on Saturday night to…

Withers’ lane violation adds improbable twist to UNC’s failed comeback against No. 1 Duke in ACCs

Withers’ lane violation adds improbable twist to UNC’s failed comeback against No. 1 Duke in ACCs

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jae’Lyn Withers stood in a hallway of the Spectrum Center, his left arm resting around the shoulders of North Carolina coach Hubert Davis. He was…