Matthew Maynard

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.

Carson Elm-Picard

Podcast

Hark the Pod: Spring Has Sprung for UNC Sports

By Luther Walker , Matthew Maynard , Emma Moon , Caroline Wills , Harry Crowther and Amelie Fawson | February 19

In this episode of Hark The Pod, Sports Editor Caroline Wills sits down with assistants Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard to discuss UNC men's basketball's win over Syracuse. Later, Wills and Moon speak with Senior Writer Harry Crowther about his coverage of three UNC baseball games over the weekend.

Lara Crochik

Sports

Gavin Gallaher's 'slow heartbeat' steadies UNC baseball's infield as a sophomore

By Matthew Maynard | February 11

After a breakout first year, Gavin Gallaher has grown into a leadership role. He has also been putting in work during the off season to earn his spot on third base. Coaches and teammates alike value Gallaher's versatility, work ethic and his role as the "slow heartbeat" of the team.

Carson Elm-Picard

Podcast

Hark the Pod: Better Luck in Baseball Season?

By Matthew Maynard , Natalie Bradin , Emma Moon and Caroline Wills | February 11

In this episode of Hark the Pod, Sports Editor Caroline Wills sits down with assistants Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard to discuss UNC men's basketball's narrow win over Pitt. As the group analyzes the major weaknesses in UNC's current basketball roster, they look to baseball season with the hope of better success.