Shelby Swanson is the 2023-24 sports editor at The Daily Tar Heel. She has previously served as an assistant sports editor and senior writer. Shelby is a junior pursuing a double major in media and journalism and Hispanic literatures and cultures.
The graduate kicker drilled four second half field goals in UNC's 19-17 victory over Minnesota on Thursday night.
Thanks to Noah Burnette’s four second-half field goals, North Carolina (1-0) defeated Minnesota (0-1), 19-17, its season opener on Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium.
The Tar Heels now have a 3-way quarterback competition heading into summer practice between veteran 5th-year transfer Max Johnson, sophomore Conner Harrell and Jacolby Criswell.
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors announce that Belmont guard Cade Tyson will join Tar Heels next season. The group also recaps an eventful semester for UNC Athletics. DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson is joined by Assistant Sports Editor Daniel Wei on this episode of Hark the Pod.
Trimble's return will bolster UNC's guard lineup next season, providing both talent and experience to the team. The sophomore guard showed notable improvement in his sophomore year — including an improvement from 16.7 to 41.9 percent shooting from long range.
"There’s a lot of excitement for Saturday but there’s a tremendous amount of pressure on the guys because this is important to them," UNC head football coach Mack Brown said.
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 writers discuss Deja Kelly's decision to enter the transfer portal after the women's loss to South Carolina. The group also highlights the women's tennis team's senior day traditions. Senior Writer Caroline Wills joins DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson 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.
“Funny moments, the togetherness, going out to eat and stuff like that, I mean, this team chemistry was was real,” RJ Davis said. “Everyone is so emotional, because everyone had full belief that we could go far.”
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.
Lead Syracuse football reporter for Syracuse.com Emily Leiker joins the pod to take a close look at the upcoming football game. Then, DTH senior writer Noah Monroe delivers a special women's soccer update. Finally, DTH senior writer Caroline Wills discusses her recent reporting on UNC tennis players and their struggles with NCAA rules that prevent them from collecting tournament prize money. Special guests Emily Leiker, Noah Monroe and Caroline Wills Video recording by McKenzie Bulris Video editing by Helen Wickett & McKenzie Bulris Audio recording & editing by Sierra Pfeifer Graphics by Carson Elm-Picard Music by Adrian Tillman
Join Shelby Swanson, Gwen Peace and Daniel Wei as they reflect on the first four weeks of the football season and discuss the UNC win against Pitt on Saturday. Senior writer and lead men's soccer writer, Brendan Lunga, also joins to deliver a special soccer report. Video recording by Keerthana Mariappan Video editing by William Kleinschmidt Audio recording & editing by Sierra Pfeifer Graphics by Carson Elm-Picard Music by Adrian Tillman
Welcome to a new season of Hark The Pod from The Daily Tar Heel! Sports editor Shelby Swanson, assistant sports editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace, sports managing editor Lucas Thomae and sports staff writer Ben McCormick discuss Drake Maye's performance during the UNC football season opener and talk predictions for the upcoming game against App State. Listen now to get your weekly dose of UNC sports updates and banter.
Sports editor Shelby Swanson and assistant sports editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace discuss the UNC win again App State and running back Omarion Hampton's performance during the game. Hark The Pod can now be found on The Daily Tar Heel's YouTube page @thedailytarheel, if you want to watch while you listen.
