Defense makes difference in ACC tournament opener No comments | MAY 23

Wake Forest had done everything it needed to manufacture a run and draw first blood in the third inning of Wednesday’s ACC tournament opener.

Four Tar Heels earn All-Conference honors No comments | MAY 21

The ACC named four North Carolina baseball players to the All-Conference team today. Sophomore Kent Emanuel, UNC’s left-handed Friday night starter, and closer Michael Morin earned first team honors for their efforts this season. Emanuel is 8-3 on the season and posted the second best ERA in the conference with 1.80. Michael Morin leads the ACC with 17 saves this season. This season is marks the first time that two UNC pitchers made the first team in program history. Senior Jacob Stallings was named to the second team along with Brian Holberton. Stallings is one of the nation’s most intimidating catchers as he has held opponents to the fewest stolen base attempts in the country.

Virginia Tech series Quick Hits No comments | MAY 19

The Tar Heels swept/ took the series against Virginia Tech this weekend. Finals: UNC 13, VT 2. UNC 2, VT 1. Winners: Thursday Kent Emanuel (8-3) on 7.0 IP, 5 hits, 2 runs, 2 walks and 7 strikeouts. Friday Benton Moss (6-2) on 7.2 IP, 4 hits, 1 run (unearned), 0 walks and 8 strikeouts. Saturday Losers: Thursday Andrew Aizenstadt (2-3) on 3.0 IP, 7 hits, 7 runs, 1 walk and 0 strikeouts. Friday Joe Mantiply (5-6) on 8.0 IP, 4 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk and 7 strikeouts. Saturday Homeruns: Virginia Tech – Tyler Horan Thursday
North Carolina Shell McCain Friday Triples: North Carolina – Chaz Frank Thursday Doubles: North Carolina – Colin Moran, Jacob Stallings, Michael Russell, Cody Stubbs.

Quick Hitters from the Duke-UNC series No comments | MAY 13

The Tar Heels swept the series from Duke this weekend at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park — here are the high lights. Finals: UNC 2, Duke 1. UNC 15, Duke 1. UNC 3, Duke 0.

Another day, another win for R.C Orlan No comments | MAY 12

DURHAM — North Carolina’s wins leader isn’t ace Kent Emanuel or up-and-comer Benton Moss. It’s left-handed relief pitcher R.C.

Tobacco Road Rivalry takes to the Diamond No comments | MAY 11

Duke. North Carolina. Whenever they get together, in any sort of sport or contest, things always get interesting.

Mike Fox wants more out of the Boshamer crowd 3 comments | MAY 9

At the end of the eighth inning in Tuesday night’s game at Boshamer Stadium the UNC-Wilmington crowd kicked up a ‘SEA-HAWKS’ chant. That didn’t sit well with North Carolina skipper Mike Fox. Before he was even asked a question after UNC’s 4-2 win, a very animated Fox had something to say about the atmosphere. “I don’t know what I’m going to do, but I’m going to change something here at the Bosh.

Boston College series Quick Hits No comments | MAY 6

The Tar Heels swept Boston College this weekend at Boshamer Stadium here are the highlights. Finals: UNC 15, BC 1. UNC 6, BC 5.

Bobby Frasor to join Haase at UAB No comments | APR 17

Former North Carolina men’s basketball assistant coach Jerod Haase has completed his coaching staff at the University of Alabama Birmingham. And he’s taking another former Tar Heel with him. After spending 13 years on Roy Williams staff at both Kansas and UNC, Haase accepted his first head coaching gig at UAB on March 27. Today, UAB announced that Bobby Frasor, a member of UNC’s 2009 national championship, will be the director of operations.

Tweeting Tyler Zeller No comments | APR 10

North Carolina senior and former basketball player Tyler Zeller reemerged on Twitter Tuesday afternoon. His new handle — @ZellerTyler. His first tweets coincided with his visit to ESPN, where he appeared on a SportsCenter that aired on ESPNNEW. Within an hour of making his first tweet, one that included a picture with Scott Van Pelt (@NotthefakeSVP), Zeller already had more than 4,000 followers. Zeller was ACC Player of the Year this year with averages of 18.5 points and 9.7 rebounds in conference play.