Posts Tagged North Carolina

Coleman helps Presbyterian edge High Point 65-62

HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — Al’Lonzo Coleman scored 21 points, including the game-winning layup, and also had 13 rebounds and eight assists to lift Presbyterian over High Point 65-62 Thursday night, snapping a seven-game skid.

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No. 5 Duke women beat Wake for 37th straight time

Duke's Chelsea Gray, left, is hit in the face by Wake Forest's Chelsea Douglas (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Durham, N.C.  (AP Photo/Sara D. Davis)

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Playing between high-profile home games against No. 3 Connecticut and archrival No. 23 North Carolina, No. 5 Duke got an easier assignment against Wake Forest and passed it with no trouble Thursday night.

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Samford defeats Appalachian State 53-50

BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Tyler Hood scored six of his 18 points during the go-ahead run to help Samford defeat Appalachian State 53-50 on Thursday night.

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NC’s Heath Shuler won’t seek re-election to House

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler of North Carolina announced Thursday he won’t seek re-election in what’s become another blow to conservative Democrats on Capitol Hill and the party’s state congressional delegation.

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Struggling Bobcats say patience key to the future

Charlotte Bobcats coach Paul Silas sits on the bench during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.  Charlotte lost to Portland 112-68.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — It’s hard to imagine things looking any bleaker for the Bobcats.

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