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UNC softball completes a sweep against Michigan during ACC-Big Ten Challenge

By Samantha Hopper | February 17

The North Carolina softball team (5-3) swept No. 17 Michigan in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, taking down the Wolverines for the second time on Sunday, 4-2. ...

UNC softball splits a pair of games against Michigan, Northwestern

By Samantha Hopper | February 16

The North Carolina softball team (3-3) split its doubleheader on Friday, beating No. 17 Michigan 8-3 but falling to Northwestern, 9-3.

Preview of the weekend in UNC sports, including men's basketball at Wake Forest

By Mollie Brewster | February 15

Get caught up with everything UNC sports for this weekend.

UNC softball goes 2-2 in season-opening tournament in Mexico

By Mark Burnett | February 10

Starting its season in Mexico, the North Carolina softball team (2-2, 0-0) competed in the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge and split four games against ...

Sports weekend preview: Spring sports start their seasons as winter sports continue

By Madeline Coleman | February 7

Winter sports, such as basketball and tennis, continue their seasons, while spring sports, such as softball and lacrosse, start theirs. Teams are scattered ...

Season preview: Pickett, Ramsey return to lead UNC softball in 2019 season

By Torre Netkovick | January 31

UNC softball faces a tough season ahead with a mix of seasoned veterans and new faces.

No. 8 UNC women's lacrosse celebrates a goal against no. 1 Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 24.

UNC athletes from tennis, women's lacrosse and softball honored as seasons close

By Jack Frederick | May 21

As spring sports come to a close, UNC athletes were recently recognized for their accomplishments on the court and field this season.

Brittany Pickett leads UNC softball over Georgia Tech in ACC tournament quarterfinal

By Keaton Eberly | May 11

By midnight, the Tar Heels found a way to win because they had a secret weapon: Brittany Pickett.

Brittany Pickett (28) throws a pitch during Game 3 against NC State on Monday, April 16.

UNC softball splits final conference series of season against Syracuse

By Jordanna Clark | April 29

This past weekend, the North Carolina softball team (28-25, 15-8 ACC) split a two-game affair in New York against Syracuse (28-19, 9-12 ACC) in its final ...

Brittany Pickett's sixth-inning home run leads UNC softball to a 4-3 win against ECU

By Michael Magnuson | April 18

Pitcher Brittany Pickett lead UNC's softball team to a Tar Heel victory against ECU. Pickett and her coach reveal the secrets to her success and her journey ...

Brittany Pickett, Taylor Wike key in UNC softball's series win over N.C. State

By Jordanna Clark | April 17

Whether on the mound or at the plate, sophomore pitcher Brittany Pickett can do it all.

UNC softball's four-game win streak snapped in 9-0 loss to James Madison

By Michael Magnuson | April 12

The North Carolina softball team lost to James Madison, 9-0, on Wednesday night, ending its four-game win streak.

Brittany Pickett's composure key in UNC softball's 3-0 shutout victory

By Sam Jarden | April 10

“It felt really good,” Pickett said after the game. “I knew these two midweek games were going to be tough, and I know my pitch volume is increasing, ...

UNC freshman Sierra Parkinson swings  in a game versus UNC-G on April 4 in Anderson Stadium.

Sierra Parkinson comes up big in UNC softball's series sweep over Virginia Tech

By Jordanna Clark | April 8

“Being a freshman, I feel like I wanted to pull some weight for my teammates," said first-year Parkinson, "and to just do it for them.”

UNC softball continues losing streak in 10th inning nail-biter against UNCG

By Ryan Lipton | April 4

In a nail-biting 10 inning game on Wednesday in Chapel Hill, the North Carolina softball team (19-19, 8-4 ACC) lost 4-3 to UNC-G (29-7, 6-0 SoCON). ...

UNC softball wins second straight away series against Virginia

By Brennan Doherty | April 1

For the second time in as many weekends, the North Carolina softball team went on the road and won an ACC series.

North Carolina softball beats Winthrop, 10-4, in its sixth straight road game

By Torre Netkovick | March 28

The North Carolina softball team defeated Winthrop 10-4 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Wednesday, in its sixth straight road game.

North Carolina softball takes series over Notre Dame in South Bend to improve to .500

By Elizabeth Singletary | March 25

After defeating USC Upstate in a doubleheader on Tuesday, the North Carolina softball team (16-16, 6-3 ACC) headed to South Bend to take on Notre Dame ...

North Carolina softball wins mid-week doubleheader at USC-Upstate

By Will Keegan | March 21

The North Carolina softball team swept USC-Upstate, 7-2 and 3-0, in a doubleheader on Tuesday through two strong defensive performances.

UNC softball defeats Harvard, 6-1, for first win in Carolina Classic

By Jordanna Clark | March 5

After opening the weekend with an 0-3 record in the Carolina Classic in Chapel Hill, the North Carolina softball team (7-13) came alive offensively in ...