Mike Fox takes UNC from middling program to ACC powerhouse

Mike Fox has won 582 games in his 13 seasons as head baseball coach at North Carolina, but he’d never mention a single one to his players. JUN 1

Somoano now UNC’s only minority head coach

At the age of 16, Luis Somoano immigrated to the United States as a political refugee from Cuba. MAY 11

Carlos Somoano promoted to UNC men’s soccer coach

After two and a half months of waiting, North Carolina finally has a new men’s soccer coach. On Monday, the University tapped interim coach Carlos Somoano as the fifth head coach in program history. APR 27

Somoano named men's head soccer coach

Carlos Somoano will be the next head coach at the University of North Carolina, athletic director Dick Baddour announced today. APR 26

Huge 5th inning propels UNC

The No. 13 North Carolina baseball team returned home Tuesday evening stuck in a rut after a demoralizing three-game sweep at the hands of N.C. APR 21

UNC men’s baseball suffers fielding woes

It was a comedy of errors for the North Carolina baseball team Saturday night at N.C. State’s Doak Field, but UNC coach Mike Fox wasn’t even remotely amused by the proceedings. Two batters after his team committed the third of its three errors in the seventh inning of what would be a stomach-churning 8-7 loss, Fox sauntered onto the field toward home plate umpire A.J. Lostaglio. APR 18

Diamond Heels sweep Duke

During the first two games of its home series against Duke, the No. 12 North Carolina baseball team fell behind early, but managed to respond with big innings late in the game. The third time, it seemed, would do them harm. MAR 28

UNC baseball boasts strong pitching rotation

If Chris Munnelly was a little shaky during the first of three scoreless innings Wednesday against High Point, it might have been the scheduling change. MAR 25

UNC rowers sweep home meet

Saturday’s meet against West Virginia and George Mason turned out to be a bit of a mixed blessing for North Carolina rowing coach Sarah Haney. MAR 22

UNC drops ACC title game to Duke 75-58, get NCAA No. 2 seed

The first-seeded North Carolina men’s basketball team fell to second-seeded Duke in the finals of the ACC Tournament, 75-58. MAR 15

Tar Heels take first game from Seawolves 5-1

For the first three innings Friday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium, Stony Brook starting pitcher Nick Tropeano looked near unhittable. The 2010 America East Co-Pitcher of the Year had yielded just one hit during the first third of the contest, a bunt single that trickled through the legs of third baseman Stephen Marino. MAR 8

Warrant issued for Wichard's financial records

The warrant was issued by special agent Sam Cabrera to search a Bank of America location in Raleigh for bank statements and alleges that Wichard paid for former UNC defensive lineman Marvin Austin to fly round trip to California, where the two met in person for the first time at the Pro Active Sports training facility in July. MAR 22

UNC catcher Jacob Stallings starts season hot, falters Sunday

Prior to Sunday afternoon, Stallings had been a menace to would-be base stealers on either side of the country. Sunday’s loss was a different story. MAR 22

Tar Heel baseball one year wiser

The North Carolina baseball team opened its season in California this past weekend a year older and charged with the increased responsibility of returning the program back to its previous level of success. MAR 22

UNC men's basketball set for Wolfpack

For the past eight years, the North Carolina men’s basketball team has been the hammer to N.C. State’s nail. FEB 23

Eagles claw back, Tar Heels endure

For a few seconds Saturday afternoon at the Smith Center, it looked as if No. 19 North Carolina might finally pay for its inaccuracy against Boston College. As Reggie Jackson’s would-be game-winning 3-pointer floated over the outstretched hands of UNC’s John Henson at the top of the arc, the ball looked destined for nylon and the Tar Heels for a loss befitting their third straight sub-40 percent shooting performance. FEB 22

Tar Heels edge Eagles, 48-46

After pasting Boston College by 32 points in Chestnut Hill three weeks ago, the North Carolina men’s basketball team got everything they could handle from the visiting Eagles, but hung on for a 48-46 victory Saturday at the Smith Center. FEB 20

Bolowich bolts for better exposure

On Sept. 3, the North Carolina men’s soccer team opened its 2010 campaign with one of the most enticing regular-season games in program history. FEB 18

Woeful 3-point shooting plagues UNC

North Carolina basketball coach Roy Williams always says teams look a lot better when they’re making shots. But Tuesday night against Wake Forest at the Smith Center, the Tar Heels proved once and for all that looks aren’t everything. UNC shot a hideous 5-for-27 from 3-point range but coasted to a 14-point victory, anyway. FEB 17

UNC men’s soccer loses head coach Bolowich after 22 years

If North Carolina men’s soccer coach Elmar Bolowich returns to his fourth consecutive College Cup next season, he won’t be taking the Tar Heels with him. FEB 11

MLS drafts 4 Tar Heels

Four seniors from the North Carolina men’s soccer team parlayed their run to the NCAA semifinals into professional careers Thursday.

Defenders Jalil Anibaba and Eddie Ababio were selected in the first round of the three-round MLS SuperDraft, while midfielders Stephen McCarthy and Michael Farfan were selected in the second.

UNC outfielder Brian Goodwin to transfer

After being suspended for this coming season due to academic reasons, North Carolina sophomore outfielder Brian Goodwin has decided to transfer to Miami Dade College, a community college in Miami, Fla., team spokesman Dave Schmidt confirmed.

Men's soccer falls to Akron 3-0

The North Carolina men’s soccer team opened its 2010 campaign at Fetzer Field just as it concluded the 2009 season in the NCAA semifinals in Cary — with a loss to the Akron Zips.

Though No. 1 Akron needed penalty kicks to defeat the Tar Heels in last year’s College Cup, tonight’s result was not left in doubt nearly as long, as the Zips coasted to a 3-0 victory.

Men's soccer trails Akron 2-0 at the half.

The North Carolina men’s soccer team trails No. 1 Akron 2-0 at the half at Fetzer Field.

The No. 4 Tar Heels have played well in the midfield and have developed a few scoring chances. They’re outshooting Akron 6-3, and have four shots on goal.

ESPN announces College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon schedule

Although college basketball season is still three months away, roundball junkies will be pleased to hear that ESPN has announced the schedule for its third-annual College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon, which will take place this year on Nov. 16.

The marathon will begin at midnight when Memphis hosts Miami and continue for 25.5 consecutive hours of live college basketball to be televised on ESPN, ESPN 2 and ESPN U.

Sweet 16 predictions: UNC vs. Marquette

Tonight’s game is shaping up to be quite the match between the Marquette Golden Eagles and UNC’s Tar Heels. Here are our predictions:

Backcourt
The matchup between UNC shooting guard Dexter Strickland and Marquette’s leading scorer Darius Johnson-Odom could be crucial. Strickland was able to hold prolific Washington guard Isaiah Thomas II to 33-percent shooting, but DJO has been too much to handle lately. Edge: Marquette

Frontcourt
The Marquette frontcourt is led by small forward Jimmy Butler, who ranked in the top 20 of the Big East in scoring, rebounding and steals. But UNC has Harrison Barnes to match him and a pair of All-ACC big men. Expect Mssrs. Zeller and Henson to get their grown men on. Edge: UNC

Click through to see our final score prediction. MAR 25

Herman promoted to associate director of athletics for compliance

The athletic department announced this morning that it will be promoting Amy Herman to associate director of athletics for compliance, effective Feb. 1. JAN 27