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UNC softball takes down Elon, 13-2, after five innings

By Jack Morris | February 26

The Tar Heels scored six runs in the fourth inning to force a run rule after the fifth.

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UNC softball pitching duo of Kenna Raye Dark, Nikki Harris lead Tar Heels to undefeated weekend

By Beckett Brantley | February 24

The duo combined for three shutouts and a no-hitter at the Carolina Classic.

UNC softball shuts out Queens, 4-0, on Sunday night

By Beckett Brantley | February 23

It was UNC’s third straight shutout, and it allowed only one hit.

UNC softball handles Wagner, 11-0, on Sunday afternoon

By Tess Alongi | February 23

North Carolina sophomore pitcher Nikki Harris threw a no hitter for UNC and was backed by a powerful offensive performance.

UNC softball shuts out Maryland, 5-0, to open the Carolina Classic

By Beckett Brantley | February 22

The UNC softball team (10-3) bounced back with a, 5-0, win over Maryland (4-7) on Saturday afternoon in Anderson Softball Stadium to start the 2025 Carolina ...

UNC softball defeats Princeton, 9-2, to go undefeated in the Tar Heel Invitational

By Beckett Brantley | February 15

The UNC softball team (9-2) downed Princeton (2-2), 9-2, on Saturday afternoon in Anderson Softball Stadium to go undefeated in the 2025 Tar Heel Invitational. ...

UNC softball defeats Princeton, 2-0, in first game of Friday double-header

By Tess Alongi | February 14

The North Carolina softball team (7-2) held off the Princeton Tigers (1-1), 2-0, in the first game of their Friday double-header at Anderson Softball ...

UNC softball's Britton Rogers pitches perfect game against Drexel

By Alexandra Jones | February 14

Britton Rogers gave up zero hits against Drexel. The graduate pitcher now has two perfect games as a Tar Heel.

UNC downs Drexel, 8-0, to start 2025 Tar Heel Invitational

By Shannen Horan | February 13

UNC softball (5-2) defeated Drexel (0-6), 8-0, in its first home game on Thursday afternoon at Anderson Stadium to start the 2025 Tar Heel Invitational. ...

UNC softball beats Coastal Carolina, 16-11, on Wednesday night

By Marvin Lee | February 12

The Tar Heels scored four first inning runs in the high scoring matchup.

UNC softball coach pushes team to new heights during first season as head coach

By Megan Smith | May 27

Despite falling to Notre Dame in the first round of the ACC tournament earlier in May in a 7-4 decision, the Tar Heels amassed a 30-20 record, going 10-14 ...

Three takeaways from UNC softball's series with top-ranked Duke

By Anna Page Lancaster | April 8

The North Carolina softball team traveled to Durham this weekend and was swept 3-0 by the No. 1 Blue Devils.

'It's all momentum': UNC softball clinches weekend series over Georgia Tech

By Anna Page Lancaster | March 27

Redshirt sophomore Isabela Emerling's three-run moonshot in the fourth inning led the Tar Heels to the series clinch against the Yellow Jackets with a ...

First-years power UNC softball to strong showing in Carolina Classic

By Anna Page Lancaster | February 26

Rookies Sanaa Thompson, Kate Bubela and Nikki Harris helped UNC go 5-1 in the Carolina Classic at Anderson Softball Stadium.

UNC softball goes 1-1 in final day of Carolina Classic

By Hannah Smith and Anna Laible | February 26

The Tar Heels will look to maintain their winning momentum as they face North Carolina Central University next.

UNC softball defeats George Washington, 10-1, in Carolina Classic

By Jarrett Kidd | February 25

Owen and Bubela both had great showings, hitting two home runs that gave the Tar Heels a significant scoring advantage early in the game.

Former player, current head coach Megan Smith Lyon returns to Chapel Hill

By Anna Page Lancaster | February 24

“Moving forward, we know who we are,” redshirt junior pitcher Britton Rogers said. “We know we're fighters. Every day we're gonna have to be tough ...

UNC softball head coach Megan Smith Lyon earns first home win with victory over UNC Greensboro

By Dylan Stalter | February 21

“It feels like home,” Lyon said. “It was a good day.”

UNC spring sports host third annual Heel-O-Ween Lax Ball

By Charlie Haines | November 5

Helping to raise funds and awareness for N.C. Children's Hospital, the baseball, softball and lacrosse teams suited up for the annual Heel-O-Ween Lax ...

Donna Papa reflects on career as UNC softball coach after retiring in May

By Emma Moon | June 19

“I was challenged every day to be better and to work and try to keep up with the people around me,” Papa said. “I was challenged to be the best ...