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UNC men's basketball holds off Pitt, 67-66, in a must-win game

By Caroline Wills | February 8

The North Carolina men's basketball team (14-10, ACC 7-5) survived the Pittsburgh Panthers (14-9, ACC 5-7) 67-66 on Saturday afternoon in the Dean ...

No. 16 UNC men's lacrosse cruises past No. 14 Michigan, 15-6, in season opener

By Megan Smith | February 8

The No. 16 North Carolina men’s lacrosse team (1-0) defeated No. 14 Michigan (1-1), 15-6, in its 27th straight season-opening win on Dorrance Field ...

A healthy No. 4 UNC women's lacrosse dominates No. 18 JMU in season opener

By Megan Smith | February 8

Chloe Humphrey and Brooklyn Walker-Welch made their return to the field after injuries sidelined them in 2024.

No. 4 UNC women's lacrosse overpowers No. 18 JMU, 14-2, in season opener

By Sophia Gray | February 7

The No. 4 North Carolina women’s lacrosse team (1-0) overpowered No. 18 James Madison (0-1), 14-2, during UNC’s season opener on Friday afternoon ...

Hark the Pod: Defeated by the Devils

By Luther Walker , Matthew Maynard , Natalie Bradin , Emma Moon , Caroline Wills and Amelie Fawson | February 4

In this episode of Hark the Pod, Sports Editor Caroline Wills sits down with assistants Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard to break down UNC men's basketball's ...

Q&A: Former UNC gymnast Zoya Yaseka Johnson's journey from athlete to mentor

By Tess Alongi | February 4

Johnson competed at UNC from 2009-12 and has since become an influential figure in the gymnastics world.

Forward Drew Smith emerges as key player for UNC men's ice hockey

By Sarah Stephens | February 4

Despite only playing in four games and arriving in January, first-year forward Drew Smith has already made an impact.

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'Race, Basketball, and the American Dream' explores race relations through basketball

By Alexandra Jones | February 4

History professor Matt Andrews started teaching the class in 2019.

Reflecting on the trailblazers that set the stage for Black athletes at UNC

By Beckett Brantley | February 3

Here's a look at four trailblazers who set the stage for Black athletes on UNC's various sports teams.

No. 15 UNC women's basketball survives Stanford, 69-67, to sweep California road games

By Alexandra Jones | February 2

The No. 15 North Carolina women’s basketball team (20-4, 8-3 ACC) escaped Stanford (11-10, 3-7), 69-67, on Sunday afternoon in Maples Pavilion.

UNC men's basketball derailed by Duke's 16-0 run in first half

By Emma Moon | February 2

Five minutes into the rivalry game, disaster struck for the Tar Heels after Duke went on a 16-0 run.

UNC men's basketball has no choice but to 'move forward' after blowout loss to Duke

By Caroline Wills | February 2

With UNC teetering on the bubble of making the NCAA tournament, the loss to No. 2 Duke begs the question: Where do the Tar Heels go from here?

UNC men's basketball falls, 87-70, to No. 2 Duke

By Emma Moon | February 1

DURHAM — The UNC men's basketball team (13-10, 6-5 ACC) fell, 87-70, to the No. 2 Duke Blue Devils (19-2, 11-0 ACC) in Cameron Indoor Stadium ...

No. 8 UNC women's tennis defeats No. 1 Georgia, 4-3, on Saturday afternoon

By Alexandra Jones | February 1

After claiming the doubles point, Reese Brantmeier secured the win in singles for the Tar Heels.

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UNC women's basketball channels toughness to defeat No. 19 California

By Sarah Stephens | January 31

The Tar Heels needed to become reacclimated to one word: toughness.

UNC forward Theo Pinson (1) dunks the ball in the final seconds of UNC's 82-78 win over Duke on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 in the Smith Center.

Q&A: 2017 national champion Theo Pinson discusses UNC-Duke rivalry

By Anna Laible | January 29

Pinson, who played as a guard for UNC from 2014-2018, spoke with The Daily Tar Heel about his memories of the UNC-Duke rivalry.

Taking a look at the UNC-Duke rivalry through the lens of other sports

By Brian D'Aguanno and Sofia Szostczuk | January 29

Volleyball, women's tennis and wrestling reflect on what it's like to face off against the Blue Devils.

Looking back at Marvin Williams' game-winner against Duke 20 years later

By Cade Shoemaker | January 29

In 2005, first-year forward Marvin Williams hit the game winning shot to lift No. 2 UNC over No. 6 Duke, 75-73.

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How Tar Heels prepare for UNC-Duke basketball games, from long lines to lucky rituals

By Emma Moon | January 29

After being trapped in the Koury Natatorium for two hours, then-sophomore Matt Jones' game day smelled like chlorine. But near the Dean E. Smith Center, ...

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National Girls & Women in Sports Day brings Chapel Hill community together

By Molly Louison | January 29

UNC athletes from nearly all 15 women’s varsity teams led stations at the clinic, inspiring young girls to pursue their passion for sports.