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'Just pass the bat': UNC softball dominates in home opener

By Matthew Audilet | February 14

No. 25 ranked UNC softball prepares for a powerful season after a mercy-rule victory over Campbell University.

UNC softball mercy-ruled Campbell in its first home game of the season

By Emily Thoreson | February 13

The No. 25 North Carolina softball team needed just five innings to defeat Campbell by a score of 11-1 on Wednesday at Anderson Stadium.

UNC softball program earns 1,500th win during 2020 JoAnne Graf Classic

By Macy Meyer | February 11

In the five-game JoAnne Graf Classic, the UNC softball team picked up its highest ranked win in program history against No. 2 Alabama and the program's ...

Preview: UNC softball looks to replicate last season's success with returning talent

By PJ Morales | February 9

The 2019 season was one that saw unprecedented success for UNC softball. With victories over nine ranked teams, the Tar Heels were able to finish as runners-up ...

UNC softball falls in NCAA regional final to Tennessee after hard-fought weekend

By Andrew Reynolds | May 21

Even with their backs pressed against the wall, the North Carolina women's softball team persevered through three elimination games and displayed their ...

UNC softball falls to Florida State, 8-0, in ACC Championship Game

By Ryan Wilcox | May 11

The fourth-seeded North Carolina softball team (35-18, 17-7 ACC) was shut out by second-seeded Florida State, 8-0, on Saturday in the ACC Championship ...

UNC softball handles N.C. State, advances to ACC Championship

By Andrew Reynolds | May 10

The North Carolina softball team (35-17, 17-7 ACC) tamed the North Carolina State Wolfpack (31-27, 9-15 ACC) behind a five-run rally in the fifth inning ...

Six-run inning lifts UNC softball over Louisville, 9-3, in ACC Tournament

By Ryan Wilcox | May 9

The fourth-seeded North Carolina softball team (34-17, 17-7 ACC) used a six-run fifth inning to defeat fifth-seeded Louisville (33-21, 12-12), 9-3, in ...

After transferring, UNC softball's Kiani Ramsey finds a new home

By Mollie Brewster | May 6

Four years ago, Kiani Ramsey committed to wearing a red and black Raider jersey for her collegiate athletic career. Today, she is weeks away from receiving ...

UNC softball gets revenge, handles UNC-Greensboro, 6-2

By Fleet Wilson | April 25

In its fifth game in four days, the North Carolina softball team (31-15, 15-6) powered past UNC-Greensboro (25-19, 9-4) 6-2 in what head coach Donna Papa ...

UNC softball edges UNCW, 3-0, behind timely hitting from Burkhardt and Ramsey

By Ryan Heller | April 24

The North Carolina softball team edged out UNCW, 3-0, in Chapel Hill on Tuesday behind timely hitting from sophomore Kristina Burkhardt and senior Kiani ...

North Carolina softball upsets No. 21 Virginia Tech, earns fifth ACC series win

By Savannah Hunt | April 21

The North Carolina softball team upset No. 21 Virginia Tech in an ACC Coastal series this weekend. The Tar Heels took the first and third games to claim ...

Behind pitcher Hannah George, UNC softball beats Campbell 7-2

By Grant Hughes | April 18

The UNC softball team started its four-game road trip on the right track by topping the Campbell, 7-2 in Buies Creek, N.C. The win improved UNC’s impressive ...

Softball seniors come away with a pair of historic upsets against Florida State

By Jared McMasters | April 16

“This weekend could not have been more perfect,” Delamora said. “We played as a team and we showed how tough we are as a whole unit.”

UNC softball sweeps doubleheader, takes series against No. 3 Florida State

By Andrew Reynolds | April 16

The North Carolina softball team (26-14, 13-5 ACC) swept No. 3 Florida State (38-7, 10-5 ACC) in Monday’s double header to take the 3-game series. The ...

UNC softball has home winning streak snapped by Florida State, 8-6

By Andrew Reynolds | April 14

The No. 3 Florida State Seminoles (38-5, 10-3) defeated the North Carolina softball team (24-14, 11-5) on Sunday, 8-6, snapping the Tar Heels' five-game ...

UNC softball wins fifth straight game in victory over Liberty

By Ryan Heller | April 11

The North Carolina softball team edged out Liberty, 3-2, in a close, low-scoring and defensive battle on Wednesday.

UNC softball captures fourth-straight mercy-rule win in shutout of Coastal Carolina

By Samantha Hopper | April 9

The North Carolina softball team (23-13, 11-4 ACC) mercy-ruled Coastal Carolina (29-11) on Tuesday, winning 9-0 for its fourth mercy rule victory in the ...

Brittany Pickett shines in a pair of mercy-rule wins over Virginia

By Mark Burnett | April 8

UNC dominated in softball against Virginia, with Junior pitcher Brittany Pickett driving the game.

UNC softball uses strong pitching to shut out Virginia in both games of doubleheader

By Ryan Heller | April 7

The North Carolina softball team shut out Virginia in both games of a Sunday doubleheader to sweep the series.