Hubert Davis Expresses Deep Concern Over UNC’s Performance
In a candid postgame press conference, University of North Carolina men’s basketball head coach Hubert Davis voiced profound disappointment following the Tar Heels’ 85-65 loss to Clemson. The defeat has placed UNC’s NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy, marking a potential second miss in three years.(cbssports.com)
“That’s the type of mindset that you have to have in your preparation, practice and play every day,” Davis stated, emphasizing the need for urgency. He paused before adding, “And so from that standpoint, just sad.” (cbssports.com)
The Tar Heels trailed 49-33 at halftime and fell behind by as many as 26 points in the second half, culminating in their most lopsided loss since an 87-67 defeat by Duke in February 2022. (cbssports.com)
Texas Tech Upsets Oklahoma in Women’s College World Series
In a dramatic turn at the Women’s College World Series, Texas Tech secured a 3-2 victory over four-time defending champions Oklahoma, marking their first-ever trip to the WCWS Championship Series. The Red Raiders took an early 2-0 lead, but Oklahoma tied the game in the top of the seventh inning. Texas Tech responded in the bottom of the inning, with Mihyia Davis scoring the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly by Lauren Allred. (myplainview.com)
This victory ended Oklahoma’s streak of five consecutive WCWS Championship Series appearances and four straight national titles. Texas Tech will now face Texas in a best-of-three championship series, setting up an all-Texas finale. (myplainview.com, statesman.com)
The Red Raiders’ win was bolstered by ace pitcher NiJaree Canady, the 2024 USA Softball Player of the Year, who boasts a nation-leading 0.86 ERA and 304 strikeouts. (statesman.com)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, a Texas Tech alumnus, celebrated the victory, expressing his excitement on social media and highlighting the team’s historic run. (sbnation.com)
The championship series between Texas and Texas Tech will begin Wednesday at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. (statesman.com)
