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Men's, women's basketball repair rosters ahead of 2023-24 season

By Ben McCormick | June 27

As the men's and women's basketball teams navigate recruiting and the transfer portal, here is a look at how the rosters are shaping up heading into next ...

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 ...

UNC field hockey and women's tennis teams honored at White House

By Jordan Gooch | June 15

On Monday, June 12, the UNC women's tennis and field hockey teams traveled to Washington, D.C., to be recognized for their accomplishments and respective ...

UNC softball announces former player Megan Smith Lyon as new head coach

By Matthew Maynard | June 15

“I’m a Tar Heel born and bred," Smith Lyon said in a press release. "It was always my dream to play at North Carolina, and now to be head coach feels ...

Five UNC women's tennis players earn All-ACC honors, Crawley named ACC Player of the Year

By Caroline Wills | June 11

After claiming the program's first-ever national championship, five UNC women's tennis players have earned All-ACC selections. The players include Fiona ...

Four UNC men's golfers named GCAA All-Americans

By Grace Nugent | June 7

Four UNC men's golfers have been named to All-American teams by the Golf Coaches Association of America following a standout year for the Tar Heels. David ...

'They battled the entire season': Diamond Heels fall in extras to Iowa in elimination game

By Grace Nugent | June 7

“I felt like they battled the entire season,” head coach Scott Forbes said. “We overcame some pretty significant injuries to get where we were. ...

Ron Miller, who coached UNC fencing for 52 years, retired after the 2018-19 season.

Former UNC fencing head coach of 52 years, Ron Miller, dies at 78

By Matthew Maynard | June 5

On Monday, former UNC fencing coach Ron Miller — who started the program in Chapel Hill — passed away at the age of 78.

Diamond Heels eliminated from NCAA Tournament by Iowa in 13 innings

By Grace Nugent | June 4

Though the Tar Heels pushed the game into the 13th inning, Iowa’s one run in extras ended the Diamond Heels season.

Diamond Heels avoid elimination with 5-0 win over Wright State

By Grace Nugent | June 3

Behind a stellar outing by junior Max Carlson in a pitcher’s duel, the North Carolina baseball team lives to fight another day with a 5-0 win over the ...

Comeback effort falls short as Diamond Heels drop first game in NCAA Tournament to Iowa, 5-4

By Grace Nugent | June 3

The Hawkeyes took an early lead, finding success against Knapp and scoring three runs in the first two innings. UNC was its own worst enemy, leaving runners ...

Preview: Regional analysis ahead of Diamond Heels' opening game against Iowa

By Matthew Maynard | June 1

After an up and down regular season, the Diamond Heels earned the No. 3 seed in the Terre Haute Regional starting on Friday. Here is a preview of each ...

UNC men's golf falls to Georgia Tech in NCAA semifinal, Ford named All-America

By Grace Nugent | May 31

The No. 2 North Carolina men’s golf lost to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the semifinals of the NCAA championship but didn’t walk away empty ...

UNC men's golf earned No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament match play

By Grace Nugent | May 31

Led by seniors Dylan Menante and Austin Greaser, the No. 2 UNC men's golf team earned the top seed for match play in the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals. ...

Frick's hot day not enough as Diamond Heels fall to Clemson in ACC Tournament

By Jordan Gooch | May 31

The Tar Heels fell to the Clemson Tigers 10-4 on Saturday in the ACC Tournament. Two of those four runs for North Carolina were gained off of junior catcher ...

UNC men's golf advances to semifinals after win over Arizona State

By Grace Nugent | May 30

In five must-win matches, the Tar Heels showed up and delivered, obtaining the three points necessary to propel them further toward the championship. ...

UNC athletes raise mental health awareness, discuss struggles

By Erin Singleton | May 30

The mental health discussion in sports has grown over the last five years, with the COVID-19 pandemic raising awareness about athletes dealing with anxiety, ...

Five-star point guard Elliot Cadeau announces reclassification, will join men's basketball team for 2023-24 season

By Matthew Maynard | May 30

UNC men's basketball commit Elliot Cadeau announced his plans to reclassify and join the team this upcoming season.

UNC men's, women's tennis teams find success in NCAA Tournament singles, doubles play

By Emma Moon | May 28

Both the men's and women's tennis teams had strong performances during the NCAA Tournament singles and doubles championship.

In all-UNC final, Crawley, Tanguilig defeat Brantmeier, Scotty to win NCAA doubles championship

By Emma Moon | May 27

In the NCAA women's doubles championship that featured a pair of UNC doubles teams, Crawley and Tanguilig took home the national championship title, defeating ...