Gwen Peace is the 2023-24 assistant sports editor at The Daily Tar Heel. She has previously served as a senior writer. Gwen is a sophomore pursuing a double major in media and journalism and peace, war and defense.
"RJ's done something incredible for this team," Cormac Ryan said. "He's done stuff that's never been done before. He's one of the greatest Tar Heels of all time."
And as a previously proud non-baseball fan, I would venture to say that I was successfully converted to the dark side by the Savannah Bananas.
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports writers discuss Seth Trimble's decision to enter the transfer portal after his team's elimination in the Sweet 16. The group also reviews an emerging twist on baseball - Banana Ball! Senior Writer Grace Nugent joins DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson and Assistant Editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace on this episode of Hark the Pod.
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors break down UNC's elimination from the NCAA tournament. The group recaps the men's basketball loss to Alabama, highlighting RJ Davis's uncharacteristic performance where he failed to make a 3-pointer for the first time this season. DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson is joined by Assistant Editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace on this episode of Hark the Pod.
On Tuesday afternoon, the senior guard was named a finalist for the Naismith Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player of college basketball.
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors break down UNC's performance in the NCAA tournament. The group recaps the women's basketball loss to South Carolina and the men's basketball victory over Michigan State, advancing the team to the Sweet 16. DTH Sports Assistant Editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace are joined by Senior Writers Harry Crowther, Brendan Lunga, Emma Moon and Caroline Wills on this episode of Hark the Pod.
Seth Trimble's stellar defense was a deciding factor against Michigan State on Saturday night.
Before they were opponents in high school, they were teammates, and friends, on the Brooklyn Renaissance AAU team.
If you were scrolling through Instagram on Monday morning, you might have seen a rather unusual post from Paxson Wojcik.
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors analyze the UNC men's basketball loss to the NC State Wolfpack in the ACC Championship. The group also recaps the ACC Tournament and discusses the NCAA's March Madness brackets. DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson is joined by Assistant Sports Editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace and Senior Writer Grace Nugent on this episode of Hark the Pod.
The gang recaps UNC Football's dominant win over Syracuse and Tez Walker's first game as a Tar Heel. Then, they preview the team's upcoming matchup with No. 25 Miami and discuss takeaways from the men's basketball team's media day and open practice.
UNC baseball head coach Scott Forbes celebrates with graduate outfielder Anthony Donofrio after he ran safely to third base during the game against UVA on April 6, 2024. UNC won 12-7.
Junior outfielder Vance Honeycutt (7) hits a run during the UNC baseball game against UVA on April 6, 2024. UNC won 12-7.
UNC senior infielder Parks Harber (14) runs to second base during the UNC baseball game against the University of Virginia in Charlottesville on Saturday, April 6, 2024. UNC won 12-7.
Junior pitcher Shea Sprague (28) pitches during the UNC baseball game against UVA on April 6, 2024. UNC won 12-7.
Junior outfielder Vance Honeycutt (7) runs home during the UNC baseball game against UVA on April 6, 2024. UNC won 12-7.
UNC redshirt sophomore outfielder Casey Cook (16) steps up to bat during the UNC baseball game against the University of Virginia in Charlottesville on Saturday, April 6.
MSU guard Tyson Walker (2) talks with his teammates during open practice at the Spectrum Center on Wednesday March 20, 2024, ahead of the first round of the NCAA tournament.
MSU assistant coach Doug Wojcik watches his team during its open practice in the Spectrum Center on Wednesday March 20, 2024, ahead of the first round of the NCAA tournament.
UNC senior guard RJ Davis (4) takes a moment to reflect during open practice at the Spectrum Center ahead of the first round of the NCAA tournament on Wednesday March 20.
