In a pregame interview, junior midfielder Kara Cannizzaro said the No. 5 seeded North Carolina women’s lacrosse team expected to play in an evenly matched game against No. 4 seeded Syracuse. They knew it would come down to a couple of goals. MAY 23
North Carolina women’s lacrosse may be going on the road for Saturday’s NCAA quarterfinal, but for many members of the team it will be a welcome return home. MAY 16
After a three-week hiatus from competition, the No. 5 North Carolina women’s lacrosse team picked up its sticks and began the march for the NCAA championship crown. The charge began Saturday afternoon at Fetzer Field with a 14-7 defeat of Navy. MAY 13
Games on Senior Night are supposed to be about showcasing the senior members of a team, but in No. 5 North Carolina’s (11-5) 19-5 rout of Michigan (1-13), a junior stole the spotlight. MAY 6
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A major tenet of the No. 9 North Carolina lacrosse team is to play the full 60-minute game physically and aggressively. APR 23
ESPN analyst Jay Bilas sure knows how to warm up a crowd. In his opening remarks in one of three keynote addresses at the annual College Sport Research Institute Conference at the Friday Center, the former Duke basketball player asserted that he was responsible for more UNC wins against Duke than Michael Jordan. APR 23
Fetzer Gym transformed from a simple workout facility to the mecca of North Carolina intramural indoor soccer on Wednesday. APR 22
Two weeks ago, No. 9 North Carolina’s (9-4, 1-2 ACC) men’s lacrosse matchup against No. 4 Virginia (10-2, 2-1 ACC) was buzz-worthy on a national stage. APR 22
For many, graduating college signals the start of a new life full of uncharted territory. But for former North Carolina women’s basketball player, Chay Shegog, the future will hold two familiar elements — basketball and former UNC teammate Jessica Breland. APR 18
After slaying the giants of Johns Hopkins last week, No. 9 North Carolina couldn’t capitalize on opportunities to defeat its second consecutive No. 1-ranked opponent. APR 9
Eleven spots separated No. 12 North Carolina (8-3, 1-1 ACC) and No. 1 Johns Hopkins (8-1) in the polls, but Sunday night, the Tar Heels proved that rankings don’t tell the whole story. APR 2
After losing three of its last four games, the North Carolina men’s lacrosse team needed to turn things around — and fast. MAR 26
In four days, NCAA tournament games will tip off in Carmichael Arena, but North Carolina’s women’s basketball team won’t be one of the teams lacing up their dancing shoes. MAR 14
GREENSBORO — For everything that North Carolina’s Brittany Rountree did against Clemson on Thursday, it will be what she couldn’t do in Friday’s 54-53 loss to Georgia Tech that makes the most impact. MAR 12
GREENSBORO — Though listed as a freshman, Brittany Rountree took the hardwood like a veteran in fifth-seeded North Carolina’s 90-51 win against 12th seeded Clemson in the first round of the ACC tournament. MAR 1
If the regular season of college basketball is a book, then North Carolina concluded its final chapter Sunday night with a six-point loss to foe Duke. Thursday, the Tar Heels will begin to pen their epilogue with the beginning of ACC Tournament play against Clemson. MAR 1
Unfortunately for the Tar Heels, Brittany Rountree’s 14 second-half points were not enough, and the Blue Devils snatched the 69-63 victory to claim the series sweep and the ACC regular-season title. FEB 27
After skidding its way into a three-game losing streak, the North Carolina women’s basketball team finally mashed the brakes against Florida State, winning 71-66 in Tallahassee. FEB 16
With one minute left in the first half in the rivalry matchup between No.22 North Carolina and No. 5 Duke, the validity of the age-old basketball adage “live by the three, die by the three,” had been tested and confirmed. FEB 8
The No. 6 North Carolina men’s lacrosse team got its first taste of true competition in 2012 Saturday in an exhibition game against No. 5 Denver. FEB 6