The Daily Tar Heel :: Staff : Jennifer Kessinger

UNC softball pushes past Phoenix 11-4

North Carolina softball coach Donna Papa likes her team to imagine each hit pushing its opponent down. And the Tar Heels used that mentality to claim a decisive 11-4 win against the Elon Phoenix Wednesday night at Anderson Stadium. MAY 10

Gymnastics injuries harden Diamond

When called on to help her team finish its season strong, redshirt senior Teri Diamond is going to come out swinging — on the uneven bars, that is. MAR 22

North Carolina gymnastics falls to Penn State despite strong performance

When the North Carolina gymnastics team took on No. 18 Penn State on Friday night, nothing could spoil the Tar Heels’ enthusiasm. Despite losing the meet 195.925 to 192.975, the Tar Heels felt good about the progress they’ve made so far. FEB 14

Maryland edges Tar Heels in home debut

History repeated itself when the North Carolina gymnastics team took on Maryland in Carmichael Arena on Saturday. The team’s season opener was marked by individual triumphs, but the Tar Heels eventually fell to the Terrapins, losing the meet 193-192.6. FEB 7

High-pressure practice helps gymnastics team

To prepare for the first two meets of the season, the North Carolina gymnastics team has treated practice more like competition, even performing routines for a nationally certified judge — assistant coach Penny Jernigan. JAN 23

UNC volleyball looks to finish season strong

Even coming off its worst losing streak of the season, the North Carolina volleyball team feels just as confident as ever going into its final three matches. That’s because this time, the Tar Heels (21-9, 12-5 ACC) will be back in familiar and comfortable territory, playing Clemson, Georgia Tech and N.C. State in Carmichael Arena. NOV 18

North Carolina field hockey team dominates Wake Forest

The North Carolina field hockey players know that the first five minutes of a game are critical for setting the pace and securing a win. So it came as no surprise when the Tar Heels scored their first goal just two minutes into the game, with junior forward Elizabeth Stephens leading the charge. OCT 5

UNC Volleyball shut out Hurricanes in sweep

Sophomore middle hitter Shelby Bleke wasn’t surprised when the Miami volleyball team did everything in its power to slow Friday’s game. OCT 5

UNC volleyball triumphs over No. 14 Florida State, remaining perfect in the ACC

No. 14 Florida State has seen defeat this season, dropping two matches to No. 23 Tennessee and No. 2 Florida, but it hasn’t seen a loss like this one in a long time. The North Carolina volleyball team snapped the Seminoles’ 19-game ACC winning streak in a narrow five-set victory (18-25, 25-20, 18-25, 25-22, 16-14) Thursday. OCT 4

UNC volleyball sweeps weekend

Veteran play from senior outside hitter Courtney Johnston, the Tar Heel Classic tournament MVP, senior middle hitter Christine Vaughen and junior libero Kaylie Gibson lifted the Tar Heels to a 9-4 record for the season. SEP 20

UNC volleyball goes to 4-3 in 2010

The North Carolina volleyball team traveled to Springfield, Mo., to compete in the JQH Invitational this past weekend. The team won its first two matches against Ohio and Southeast Missouri State on Friday. During Saturday’s matches, the Tar Heels fell to Texas A&M and Missouri State. SEP 7

Tar Heels set sights on improved blocking

Going into the 2010 season, coach Joe Sagula and the North Carolina volleyball team knew that blocking would be the team’s Achilles’ heel. The Tar Heels lost two key middle blockers at the end of last season, with graduated Heather Brooks and Ingrid Hanson-Tuntland signing professional contracts in Europe. The team felt Brooks’ and Hanson-Tuntland’s absence in its match against Penn State on Friday night. AUG 31

Tar Heels to take on No. 1 Nittany Lions tonight

When the North Carolina volleyball team takes the court in Carmichael Arena tonight at 8, it will have a chance to make history. The first opponent of the Tar Heels’ season is back-to-back-to-back national champions Penn State. AUG 27

Tough slate ahead for UNC volleyball

North Carolina faces a tough schedule, playing ten games against teams that qualified to the NCAA Tournament in 2009. AUG 23

UNC gymnastics team earns NCAA bid

Coming off a victory at the East Atlantic Gymnastics League Championship, the gymnastics team is taking its preparation for NCAA Regionals one tumbling pass at a time.

Before heading to the University of Missouri to compete in the program’s ninth consecutive regionals showing, coach Derek Galvin said the team will be focusing on the details in practice.
MAR 30

Gymnastics team falls to Maryland

This Valentine’s Day, the UNC gymnastics team had a not-so-hot date with the balance beam.

Echoing their struggles from a meet at William & Mary, the Tar Heels hit a rough patch on the balance beam and ultimately fell to Maryland in their first home meet in two years.

“We just weren’t as solid on beam as we have been at practice,” coach Derek Galvin said.
FEB 14

UNC gymnastics returns to Carmichael

Going into the 2010 season, the gymnastics team is returning home.

With renovations to Carmichael Arena complete, the Tar Heels are looking forward to a season that includes several home meets.

This season marks the first time the gymnastics team will host home tournaments in two years, coach Derek Galvin said.
FEB 11

Women's volleyball beats App. State

The North Carolina Tar Heels took on the Appalachian State Mountaineers in their second match of the Tar Heel Classic. North Carolina won in three sets.

SEP 18

Jennifer Kessinger

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