Monday afternoon, Schneider and the Tar Heels did just that. UNC beat both Campbell and N.C. Central 7-0 at the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center to give Paul his 400th and 401st victories as UNC’s coach.
“I thought it would be really cool to get him to another milestone, and to do it as the No. 1 team in the country. I think he’ll always remember that, and I definitely think this is a season he’ll never forget,” Schneider said.
A stellar performance in both singles and doubles play propelled the Tar Heels to an easy 7-0 win over Campbell in their first outdoor match of the season.
The Tar Heels would continue the momentum against N.C. Central indoors, also defeating them 7-0.
“I’ve had a lot of help to get me to this 400th win,” Paul said after the game.
“Tripp (Phillips), the University of North Carolina and all the great players that have come and gone have helped get here. I’m very fortunate to be here.”
Prior to Monday’s doubleheader, Paul, the winningest active coach in the ACC, had amassed 399 total wins during his tenure that dates back to 1993.
Twelve of those, including an Intercollegiate Tennis Association Championship, have come this season for the No. 1 Tar Heels.