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Chapel Hill Regional Opponent Preview: VCU
The North Carolina Tar Heels first matchup in the Chapel Hill Regional is against the VCU Rams, in what could be argued is a revenge game for the Tar Heels after the basketball mishap in March. The teams meet each other in the second game on Friday with the winner advancing to play the winner […]
Congress introduces bipartisan bill to solve the NIL/transfer portal issues
It’s no secret that the NCAA has taken the approach of having everyone else fix their problems over the last 5+ years. Things took a unique turn back in 2021 when Congress got involved, forcing NIL to return to college athletics. We have been in lawless territory since then, and because the NCAA refuses to, […]
Former UNC soccer player Sebastian Berhalter makes USMNT World Cup squad
When it comes to the University of North Carolina and soccer, the women’s team is probably the first thing you think of. UNC women’s soccer has quite famously won 22 NCAA Tournament championships and sent countless players into the ranks of the US Women’s National Team. Many of those players have gone on to help […]
UNC women’s golf finishes in 15th at NCAA nationals
Over the past couple days, the North Carolina Tar Heels’ women’s golf team was out competing at the NCAA Championships in Carlsbad, California. While the championships will continue through the final rounds later today, Carolina hasn’t quite made it all the way to the end. However, it’s been a good season overall for them, so […]
A detailed breakdown of UNC Baseball ahead of the Chapel Hill Regional
The final postseason of the college athletic season is finally here, and once again, the Diamond Heels of the University of North Carolina will be hosting a regional in the NCAA Tournament. College baseball seems to be drawing more eyes than ever this year, but given that most regular-season games are still on streaming-only platforms […]
Matt Able will play for UNC after withdrawing from the NBA Draft
Today it was announced that NC State transfer Matt Able withdrew from the NBA Draft, and he will officially play for UNC for the 2026-27 season. His decision to officially make his way to campus is the break that Michael Malone and his staff needed after Henri Veesaar decided that he was done with college. […]
Who is your current favorite Tar Heel in the pros?
The NBA Playoffs, Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the MLB regular season are all happening right now, so needless to say there’s more than enough sports action to go around. It’s hard to keep track of it all if you a fan of each of the three major pro sports, but for many of us here […]
UNC Baseball is the #5 overall seed and will host the Chapel Hill Regional
Selection Monday has occurred, and for the 3rd straight year, the Diamond Heels of UNC will host a regional as a top-8 overall seed in the NCAA Baseball Championship. UNC was named the #5 overall seed and will host #2 seed Tennessee, #3 East Carolina (winners of the American), and #4 Virginia Commonwealth (winners of […]
UNC women’s lacrosse loses in NCAA title game
The Carolina women’s lacrosse team came up short in its bid for back-to-back national championships on Sunday, losing 14-11 to top-seeded Northwestern after having two goals taken off the board. The second-seeded Tar Heels went down 3-0 in the first four minutes of the game, then clawed back to even the score at 6-6 going […]
Diamond Heels beat Pitt, advance to the ACC Championship game
UNC baseball’s offense roared to life in their semi-final matchup against Pittsburgh, battering the Panthers pitchers for 22 hit en route to a 13-5 victory. Every UNC starter recorded at least one hit, and the Heels smacked five home runs as they continued the power surge that started against Virginia Tech. UNC spotted Pittsburgh a […]
What’s your favorite UNC national championship memory?
Later today, the North Carolina Tar Heels women’s lacrosse team will face off against Northwestern for the 2026 national championship. A victory would mark the fifth national title for the women’s lacrosse team, and their third in the last five years. Further more, it would be the 53rd overall national championship from a UNC team. […]
How to Watch UNC Baseball take on Pitt in the ACC Semifinals
When you have a single elimination tournament, there’s always a chance for someone to take advantage and play the spoiler. The Tar Heels have found themselves matched up with that team. A couple of weeks ago when the Pitt Panthers came to Chapel Hill for their series, our own Akil Guruparan noted in his preview […]
UNC women’s lacrosse earns NCAA title game rematch with win over Maryland
The UNC women’s lacrosse team punched its ticket back to the national championship game in emphatic fashion on Friday. The second-seeded Tar Heels outscored third-seeded Maryland 8-2 in the second half for a 16-6 win, with the 10-goal margin matching the Terps’ largest NCAA Tournament loss ever. The game was tied 3-3 early in the […]
How do you get through the summer with no UNC sports?
Seasons come and go, and they affect us differently. I’m a big fan of spring and summer, with daylight savings time and extended sunlight. Fall and winter have their magical moments, but the shortened days and longer nights I find a drag. Psychologists call it “seasonal affective disorder,” a mild depression correlated with the diminished […]
UNC Baseball runs away in ACC Quarterfinals 10-4
Jake Schaffner had four RBI with a double and triple, Owen Hull added three RBI, and ACC Freshman of the Year Caden Glauber helped shut down Virginia Tech with 5 2/3 innings of relief as the UNC Diamond Heels defeated the Hokies 10-4 Friday in Charlotte. They advance to the ACC Baseball Semifinals on Saturday. […]
Both UNC golf teams advance to NCAA nationals
There are several NCAA sports that are currently in or will being their NCAA Tournaments soon, and one of those is golf. Later today, the women’s golf championship will begin in Carlsbad, California, with the men’s following next week, starting on May 29th. Both of UNC’s golf teams will compete in the championship rounds, having […]
UNC women’s lacrosse faces Maryland in the Final Four
It’s championship weekend in NCAA lacrosse, and the UNC women are two wins away from claiming back-to-back national titles for the first time ever. The second-seeded Tar Heels will face third-seeded Maryland in the semifinals on Friday. It will be the 42nd matchup all-time between Carolina and Maryland, which puts the Terps behind only Virginia […]
UNC Baseball will play Virginia Tech in the ACC Tournament Quarterfinals
It’ll be an unfamiliar foe facing the Diamond Heels when they take Truist Field for the first time this ACC Tournament, namely the Virginia Tech Hokies. The 7th-seeded Hokies beat Notre Dame 17-10 during Wednesday’s action to advance in the bracket, and now UNC will get a look at one of the ACC teams they […]
Will UNC’s new basketball arena make them more competitive?
Let’s start with this: who wouldn’t want to attend a basketball game in a palace devoted to UNC’s tradition and fan experience? Modern design, modern amenities, ease of access, high-end concessions, great sight lines, multiple concourses, students with real access to quality lower level seating – what’s not to love? It’s an easy thing to […]
Who is the biggest “freak of nature” you saw play at UNC?
Arguably the biggest story in sports in recent days came in the NBA. On Monday night, the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. A large reason — literally and figuratively — for the victory was San Antonio’s star Victor Wembanyama. The man known “Wemby” scored […]
What the latest ESPN NBA Mock Draft says about Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar, and Matt Able
The NBA Draft Combine is now over, and there are three Tar Heels that could have their name called on draft night should nobody withdraw their name. Two of those Tar Heels have already fully committed, but Matt Able is the guy that may or may not decide to return to college and play under […]
Extra Innings
The thermostat is under the impression that it is already summer. Record-breaking heat pushes the mercury closer and closer to that triple-digit mark, the one typically reserved for the simmering days of August — not May. Springtime yardwork has been feeling a lot like summertime yardwork lately here in North Carolina’s piedmont, and the calendar […]
Eight UNC baseball players land All-Conference honors
The Diamond Heels had a stellar regular season, finishing with an ACC record of 22-8 and a second-place finish in the conference. On Monday, eight players were recognized with All-ACC honors. The eight player awards were the most in the ACC, and the second most UNC has ever had in a single season. Freshman sensation […]
Is Carolina North really a viable spot for a mixed use hub?
My son and I attended an Atlanta Braves baseball game at Truist Park in the Battery. It’s a mixed-use area, with high-rise hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, condominiums, retail spaces, and office spaces compressed into a hub around a sports complex. It’s an attractive concept, and it’s the proposed business model for a new arena at […]
Looking at NCAA Baseball Bracketology
The college baseball regular season has concluded and conference tournaments, including the ACC Tournament, are going to take place this week. It is plenty of teams’ last chance to either improve their resume or potentially make a magical run and earn automatic qualification for the NCAA Tournament and a chance at hoisting the College World […]
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