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Heels struggle in loss to Syracuse

UNC can't overcome a 20-point second half deficit, falling to Syracuse 87-71 for first loss of the seaosn.
Modified: 11/20/09 11:23:30 PM

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Tar Heels down Buckeyes

Led by senior Marcus Ginyard's defense, determination and timely buckets, the sixth-ranked Tar Heels (4-0) survived a late-game surge by the Buckeyes, 77-73 Thursday night at Madison Square Garden in their first real test of the season.
Modified: 11/20/09 05:52:58 AM

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Wolfpack too much for Akron

The Wolfpack takes a 22-point halftime lead on Akron, then holds on for an 66-45 win.
Modified: 11/20/09 05:51:14 PM

7-footer commits early to Pack

Joseph Uchebo, a 7-foot, 240-pound center originally from Nigeria, has made an early commitment to N.C. State.
Modified: 11/20/09 12:51:29 AM

Pack tailback Baker gets sixth year

The NCAA has granted N.C. State senior running back Toney Baker's request for an extra season of eligibility, football coach Tom O'Brien announced Thursday after practice.
Modified: 11/20/09 07:52:13 AM

Williams finds the end zone for N.C. State

Jarvis Williams is climbing N.C. State's all-time season touchdown catches chart as the Wolfpack (4-6, 1-5 ACC) prepares to visit Virginia Tech (7-3, 4-2) at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Modified: 11/20/09 08:06:02 AM

Devils advance in NCAA soccer

The rains cleared but left a soggy pitch that couldn't slow Duke as it beat Winthrop 3-2 in the first round of the NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament at Koskinen Stadium on Thursday night.
Modified: 11/19/09 11:36:28 PM

Thomas leads balanced Blue Devils

Jasmine Thomas scored 12 points to lead a balanced offense and No. 11 Duke won easily in its women's basketball home opener, routing Georgia Southern 69-42 on Thursday night.
Modified: 11/20/09 12:51:30 AM

No. 18 Dayton catches Ga. Tech

Paul Williams' summer of work paid off for Dayton.
Modified: 11/20/09 12:51:32 AM

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