Matthew Maynard

Carson Elm-Picard

Podcast

Hark the Pod: Spring Rings & Senior Swings: The Season Finale

By Luther Walker , Matthew Maynard , Emma Moon , Caroline Wills and Amelie Fawson | April 29

In the final episode of the school year, sports editor Caroline Wills and assistants Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard reflect on their favorite UNC sports memories and say a bittersweet goodbye to another season of Hark The Pod. The trio kicks things off with breaking news: UNC football is headed to Dublin, Ireland, in 2026 for its first-ever international game.

Carson Elm-Picard

Podcast

Hark the Pod: Heated Rivalries and Hot Bats

By Matthew Maynard , Emma Moon , Brian D'Aguanno and Amelie Fawson | April 15

In this episode of Hark The Pod, Assistant Editor Emma Moon is joined by fellow Assistant Editor Matthew Maynard and staff writer Brian D’Aguanno to break down UNC men’s lacrosse’s 8-7 win over Duke, the program’s first victory in Durham since 2016. The trio discusses what fueled the Tar Heels’ strong start in ACC play and what this win means for the rest of the season.

Olivia Paul

Sports

Former Colorado State guard Kyan Evans commits to UNC men's basketball

By Matthew Maynard | April 9

Former Colorado State sophomore guard Kyan Evans committed to the UNC men's basketball program on Wednesday night, per his instagram account.

Carson Elm-Picard

Podcast

Hark the Pod: Season’s End: Recapping UNC Basketball’s Tournament Run

By Luther Walker , Matthew Maynard , Cade Shoemaker and Emma Moon | March 25

In this episode of Hark The Pod, Assistant Sports Editors Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard recap UNC men’s basketball’s season-ending loss to Ole Miss and discuss how the team will be remembered. Emma shares her experience covering the tournament in Ohio and Milwaukee, while Senior Writer Cade Shoemaker joins to break down UNC women’s basketball’s dominant win over Oregon State and Alyssa Ustby’s record-breaking performance.

Olivia Paul

Sports

Sports editors review Town Hall Grill's basketball player themed dishes

By Matthew Maynard , Olivia Paul , Emma Moon and Caroline Wills | March 19

The Daily Tar Heel's sports desk editing team traveled to The Town Hall Grill in Chapel Hill on Monday to try out menu items named after UNC men's basketball players.

Heather Diehl

Sports

Season-long struggles continue in UNC men's basketball's loss to No. 2 Duke

By Matthew Maynard | March 9

The Tar Heels have struggled all season with maintaining a second half lead against Quad 1 opponents.

Carson Elm-Picard

Podcast

Hark the Pod: Too Late for a Turnaround?

By Luther Walker , Matthew Maynard , Natalie Bradin and Emma Moon | February 25

In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Assistant Editors Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard break down UNC men's basketball's recent wins over N.C. State and UVA. They also look to the future and discuss whether it's too late for the team to turn the tide.

Emma Denman

Sports

Ian Jackson's 16 points in UNC men's basketball's win over UVA continues hot stretch

By Matthew Maynard | February 23

Ian Jackson had a conversation with Marcus Paige during the Clemson game. It led to a three game spurt of improved performances from the first-year guard.

Dylan Thiessen

Sports

Column: UNC-N.C. State game shows why the Smith Center should stay where it is

By Matthew Maynard | February 20

“Keep everything within walking distance," senior Kevin Gomez said. “We’re all here to support the Tar Heels, so I mean, keep it close to the students.”

Dylan Thiessen

Sports

UNC men's basketball blows past N.C. State, 97-73, after 54-point first half

By Matthew Maynard | February 19

Explosive first half leads the Tar Heels to a comfortable win over the Wolfpack.