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Tar Heels fall to Miami, lose coach Mike Fox to suspension
Judging by his reaction, Colin Moran couldn’t quite believe the call. Neither could head coach Mike Fox. MAY 24
Streaking towards the title
Jacob Stallings was in no mood to talk.
But, polite as always, he stood outside the Boshamer Stadium locker room and answered every question following North Carolina’s 8-4 loss to UNC-Greensboro.
MAY 23
UNC takes pitcher's duel from Duke
Matched up against Duke junior Marcus Stroman — a surefire first-round draft pick — Emanuel tossed eight innings of one-run baseball, as the No. 8 Tar Heels (36-13, 17-8 ACC) defeated Duke 2-1 in the first of a three-game series at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. MAY 13
Tar Heel pitching staff can’t hold back UNC-G Spartans
In the 7th frame of Tuesday’s matchup with UNC-Greensboro, Tate Parrish did what five other North Carolina pitchers couldn’t. APR 24
Taylor twirls a gem as UNC sweeps Duke
DURHAM — Shane Taylor didn’t expect to start Sunday. He didn’t even know it was a possibility until North Carolina’s pre-game meal. MAY 17
Chase Jones' BaseBald will benefit Lineberger cancer center
Chase Jones’ baseball career may have come to an end, but his BaseBald career is just getting started. APR 22
UNC’s Michael Russell shows versatility, returns to infield in game against Liberty
When Michael Russell came to Chapel Hill in the fall, it didn’t take long for him to venture outside his comfort zone. APR 22
The Hurricanes swept UNC to take first place in the Coastal Division
The North Carolina baseball team went to Miami this weekend with the chance to build a first-place lead in the Coastal Division standings. APR 11
Diamond Heels step up to face adversity
Colin Moran isn’t used to being a spectator. APR 1
Coyle grand slam lifts UNC to series win despite losing All-American Colin Moran to hand injury
As the North Carolina baseball team gathered in the Boshamer Stadium locker room Monday, coach Mike Fox offered a blunt assessment of the Tar Heels’ last two games. MAR 30
Tar Heels lose Moran to right hand injury
North Carolina baseball coach Mike Fox wouldn’t divulge exactly how Colin Moran broke his right hand Saturday, but it’s easy enough to read between the lines. MAR 26
UNC baseball team wins rain-shortened game
If it can happen on a baseball field, it happened on Tuesday. But amid all the chaos, No. 4 North Carolina still managed to emerge victorious. MAR 21
Marshall’s status still uncertain
Kendall Marshall is screwed. Or at least that’s the way he worded it Monday. The North Carolina point guard had a screw surgically inserted into his right wrist Monday after fracturing his scaphoid in Sunday’s NCAA tournament win against Creighton. MAR 21
UNC football team committed to growth under Larry Fedora in spite of recent sanctions
Kevin Reddick isn’t concerned with what North Carolina can’t do this season. He’s only focused on what the Tar Heels can control. MAR 19
Freshman pitcher Moss shows growth on the mound
GREENSBORO — Before every inning he pitches, Benton Moss takes off his hat, turns away from home plate and squats down for a little prayer. MAR 14
Georgia Tech, UNC get defensive in ACC tournament battle
GREENSBORO — As North Carolina’s leading scorer, center Chay Shegog very rarely stands alone in the paint. On most days, teams have two or three defenders surrounding her in an attempt to keep her off the board. MAR 12
Women's basketball team defeats Clemson with record-breaking margin of victory
Led by freshman guard Brittany Rountree’s 21 points, fifth-seeded UNC (20-10, 9-7 ACC) handily defeated the 12th-seeded Tigers (6-22, 2-14 ACC) Thursday, 90-51 — the largest margin of victory for UNC in tournament history. MAR 12
Tar Heel baseball capitalizes on St. John’s mistakes
In the scorebooks it’ll go down as a two-run single, but with a little less sunlight and a little more outfield communication, Colin Moran likely would’ve been out. FEB 29
Women’s basketball ACC regular season championship showcases centers Shegog, Williams
Duke freshman Elizabeth Williams’ name can be heard among whispers for ACC Player of the Year. On Sunday, Williams went toe-to-toe with one of the most-experienced centers in the conference, North Carolina senior Chay Shegog. FEB 27
Rolle and Ruffin-Pratt continue to improve
Before the season began, North Carolina basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell was faced with a dilemma. She knew two of her key veterans — Tierra Ruffin-Pratt and Waltiea Rolle — would be out of commission until at least December, and the coach wasn’t quite sure whether to redshirt them or to allow them to try to work their way back. FEB 20
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Defense makes difference in ACC tournament opener
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. MAY 23
Another day, another win for R.C Orlan
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. MAY 12
Tar Heels drop first of three against N.C. State, 3-1
Coming off a 15-5 mid-week win against Princeton, the North Carolina bats went silent Saturday against N.C. MAR 24
Tar Heel football gets musical in first practice
It isn’t easy to slow down Giovani Bernard. After all, the lightning fast tailback racked up 1253 yards on the ground last year for North Carolina. Still, there is one type of defense his opponents might be able to use in the upcoming season: the music of Frank Sinatra. MAR 15
UNC wins final game of series against Xavier, 16-10
After a turbulent first few innings, the North Carolina baseball team was finally able to wrestle the lead away from Xavier on Saturday, winning the rubber match of the season’s opening series, 16-10. FEB 18
UNC baseball team wins season opener 10-2
With six runs in the first two innings, the North Carolina baseball team buried Xavier early on Friday in the opening game of the season. FEB 17
Williams talks defense during radio show
North Carolina may have shot 51 percent in the second half of Thursday’s 82-68 win at Virginia Tech, but coach Roy Williams had his eyes on his defense — specifically on John Henson’s 6-foot-11 frame. JAN 23
UNC women's basketball falls to Penn State, 103-84
The No. 14 North Carolina women’s basketball team may have had five games under its belt, but in some ways its season didn’t truly begin until Wednesday night. DEC 1
UNC basketball defeats Mississippi Valley State 101-75
The North Carolina men’s basketball team defeated Mississippi Valley State in a 101-75 rout Sunday at the Smith Center. NOV 20
Mia Hamm recruits fans at Fetzer Field to join bone marrow registry
North Carolina women’s soccer legend Mia Hamm was back at Fetzer Field for Thursday night’s matchup against Duke, urging fans at halftime to join the bone marrow registry.
Hamm said that fans could head to Carmichael Arena anytime before 9:30 p.m. Thursday to register. Her speech was part of Mia Hamm Foundation Night. The foundation’s mission is to raise awareness for those needing marrow or cord blood transplants.
OCT 13
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