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UNC softball splits opening day of The Spring Games

By Daniel Wei | February 18

The North Carolina softball team (5-2) opened up its weekend playing in The Spring Games with a 2-1 win over Florida Atlantic University (1-4) and a 5-2 ...

UNC softball suffers walk-off 4-3 road loss to Elon Phoenix

By Evan Rogers | February 16

The Tar Heel bats came out sizzling as a pair of singles by junior Destiny Middleton and graduate Sara Jubas put early pressure on the Phoenix.

UNC's softball team wins all four games in Carolina Classic, defeats South Carolina 8-3

By Cooper Metts | February 14

The North Carolina softball team (4-0, 0-0) defeated South Carolina (3-1, 0-0) 8-3 to cap off a perfect weekend in the Carolina Classic.

UNC softball picks up another win with 5-0 triumph over Virginia

By Cooper Metts | February 13

The North Carolina softball team (3-0) defeated ACC opponent Virginia (2-3), 5-0, in the third game of the weekend Carolina Classic.

UNC softball starts the season 2-0 after 9-6 win over Lipscomb in Carolina Classic

By Cooper Metts | February 12

While this win keeps the Tar Heels' record unblemished just two games into the 54-game season, it’s also significant because it shows improved batting ...

UNC's softball team wins season debut against George Washington, 1-0

By Cooper Metts | February 12

The North Carolina softball team (1-0, 0-0) won its season opener 1-0 against George Washington (0-1, 0-0) in the Tar Heels’ first game of the Carolina ...

Preview: UNC softball aims for strong year after two losing seasons

By Ben Exum | February 6

Since their 2019 season, the Tar Heels have had consecutive losing years in the shortened 2020 season and the following in 2021. As the Tar Heels seek ...

UNC softball looks ahead to spring season with fall exhibition games

By Abigail Keller | September 28

After ending last season with a 14-26 overall record and 10-19 conference record, UNC softball is preparing for the upcoming season with a slate of fall ...

UNC softball loses to NC State 4-2 in the first round of the ACC Tournament

By Lucas Thomae | May 14

The North Carolina softball team fell to NC State 4-2 in the first round of the ACC Tournament, effectively ending their season. The loss also marks the ...

Fifth-year pitcher Brittany Pickett is a certified legend

By Lindsey Ware | May 3

Fifth-year pitcher Brittany Pickett is making the most of her extra year of eligibility playing for UNC Softball after being injured during her senior ...

Weekend roundup: Rowing, two women's tennis wins and more

By Sports Desk | April 28

Last weekend, UNC softball was swept by Duke, women's tennis competed in the ACC Championships and more.

UNC softball remaining optimistic with postseason play looming

By Kelly Baker | April 26

At 12-23, the North Carolina softball team has not had the season it had hoped for. But despite these struggles, the Tar Heels are optimistic as postseason ...

Weekend roundup: Two men's tennis wins, a softball series loss and more

By Sports Desk | April 25

This weekend, UNC softball lost a series to Pittsburgh, UNC men's tennis took two wins and more.

UNC softball team drops home game to Charlotte 49ers, 11-4

By Dylan Cable | April 7

The North Carolina softball team (10-13, 6-7 ACC) put up a fight against UNC-Charlotte (18-8, 3-1 C-USA) before falling 11-4 to the 49ers in a Tuesday ...

Weekend sports roundup: Softball gets swept, men's soccer gets upset and more

By Sports Desk | April 6

Last weekend, softball was swept by Clemson, volleyball lost two ACC games and more.

Sunday sports roundup: Softball wins, track and field competes as NCAAs and more

By Sports Desk | March 14

On Sunday, UNC softball beat Notre Dame to tie its weekend series, track and field competed at the NCAA Indoor Championships and women's tennis extended ...

Saturday sports roundup: Women's tennis unbeaten, women's lacrosse dominates and more

By Sports Desk | March 14

UNC softball dropped two games to Notre Dame, while women's lacrosse completed a dominate victory and men's soccer beat a top-25 opponent.

Sunday sports roundup: Tennis teams win, softball gets blown out and more

By Sports Desk | March 7

Both Tar Heel tennis teams won on Sunday, while the softball team took a tough loss and the rowing team returned to action for the first time in nearly ...

Saturday sports roundup: Softball struggles, gymnastics team defeats Temple and more

By Sports Desk | February 28

This roundup for Saturday, Feb. 27, features the gymnastics squad's tri-meet with Temple and N.C. State, the softball team's doubleheader against Alabama ...

Friday sports roundup: Men's tennis, softball, women's tennis all pick up wins

By Sports Desk | February 26

With several of North Carolina's fall sports teams adding spring seasons to their 2020-2021 schedules, The Daily Tar Heel will be recapping some of the ...