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UNC baseball surrenders early lead in Saturday's 8-4 loss to Virginia

By Evan Rogers | March 13

Despite jumping out to a three-run lead, the No. 14 North Carolina baseball team (11-4, 0-2 ACC) fell to the No. 17 Virginia Cavaliers (14-0, 2-0 ACC), ...

UNC baseball falls 7-3 to Virginia to open ACC play

By Evan Rogers | March 10

In its conference opener, the No. 14 North Carolina baseball team (11-4, 0-1 ACC) fell to the No. 17 Virginia Cavaliers (13-0, 1-0 ACC), 7-3, on Friday ...

UNC junior infielder Jackson Van De Brake stumps out the opposition during the baseball team's win against Stony Brook on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

UNC's bats come to life in 15-4 thrashing over Stony Brook in series finale

By Charlie Haines | March 6

Following a shaky two-game start to the series, North Carolina responded emphatically on Sunday with an impressive 15-4 win that was led by its cast of ...

Diamond Heels cap off weekend sweep with 15-4 win over Stony Brook

By Moira Martin | March 5

The North Carolina baseball team (9-3) complete a series sweep of Stony Brook (0-9) with a dominant 15-4 performance in Sunday’s matinee.

Diamond Heels narrowly escape upset against Stony Brook in Friday night matchup

By Moira Martin | March 4

Max Carlson’s 7.1 inning quality start, the longest of his career, was crucial for the Diamond Heels’ success. The ace finished his outing recording ...

Diamond Heels ride power hitters to sweep over VCU

By Grace Nugent and Anna Page Lancaster | March 2

For the first time since 1999, the Diamond Heels have smashed 17 home runs in nine outings. Eight of those homers came on Tuesday and Wednesday in North ...

Youth baseball tournament to raise money for UNC children's rehabilitation

By Carly Breland | March 2

The second annual Cloudbuster Invitational — a youth baseball tournament benefiting the Fitch Family Comprehensive Pediatric Rehabilitation Program ...

Diamond Heels defeat VCU to sweep Rams in two-game series

By Anna Page Lancaster | March 1

Runs were scored in nearly every inning, but the Tar Heels secured their win in the bottom of the third when Jackson Van De Brake homered and Mac Horvath ...

No. 13 Diamond Heels go yard five times in 10-4 victory over Virginia Commonwealth

By Grace Nugent | February 28

Three-run homers from both Frick and Horvath, in the third and the sixth, respectively, proved to be the fuel for the Diamond Heels offense.

Diamond Heels drop final game of ECU weekend series at Boshamer Stadium, 6-5

By Grace Nugent | February 27

The seventh inning saw the Pirates score four behind a single and two doubles, giving them a lead and the win.

Bullpen struggles plague Diamond Heels in series loss against East Carolina

By Evan Rogers | February 27

In a two-game series against East Carolina, the Tar Heels found themselves on the brink of sweeping the weekend. But in both contests, three-run leads ...

Diamond Heels give up six-run eighth inning in losing effort at ECU

By Grace Nugent | February 25

The eighth inning saw the Pirates explode with a six-run scoring barrage that ultimately doomed the Heel’s hopes of their first win at Clark-LeClair ...

Diamond Heels pick up a midweek victory with 10-0 win over Longwood

By Moira Martin and Emma Moon | February 22

With pitching performances from Junior transfer right-handed pitcher Jake Knapp and senior right-handed pitcher Kevin Eaise, the Diamond Heels were able ...

Diamond Heels defeat Radford, 14-2, in first midweek game of 2023 season

By Matthew Maynard | February 21

Jackson Van De Brake continued his hot start to the season, going 2-4 with two runs and two RBIs. Vance Honeycutt also had a great showing at the plate, ...

Diamond Heels bounce back from season-opening loss to win series against Seton Hall

By Evan Rogers | February 20

Over the weekend’s final two games, the Diamond Heels outscored Seton Hall by 11 runs, capped off by Sunday’s 4-2 victory.

Three-run homer lifts UNC baseball to series-clinching win against Seton Hall

By Evan Rogers | February 19

After dropping the series opener, the Tar Heels churned out two straight wins to prevail in their first series of the year.

UNC baseball drops season-opener to Seton Hall, 10-8

By Evan Rogers | February 17

In a high-scoring affair, the No. 12 North Carolina baseball team (0-1) dropped its season opener to the Seton Hall Pirates (0-1), 10-8, on Friday night ...

More than sixty percent of UNC baseball players from the past decade have been recruited from out-of-state

Diamond Heels reflect dwindling diversity in collegiate baseball

By Evan Rogers and Shelby Swanson | February 15

It’s not where UNC recruits from, but how they recruit, that makes a world of difference. Matt Andrews, a UNC history professor whose research specializes ...

UNC baseball welcomes high expectations after strong finish to last season

By Cooper Metts | February 7

UNC’s roster is well-rounded with veteran experience, as the team is returning six of its consistent starters from last season. The Tar Heels also have ...

Schedule breakdown: No. 11 UNC baseball looks to build upon 2022 postseason run

By Cooper Metts | January 9

Despite a pedestrian performance against ACC opponents last year, the Tar Heels made an unforeseeable run in the conference tournament, culminating in ...