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A man of many talents
After receiving criticism from fans and the media for the better park of the past week, North Carolina quarterback Marquise Williams put on a show in the Tar Heels' 38-31 win against Georgia Tech on Saturday.
The fifth-year senior led UNC in passing, rushing and receiving while leading his team to its largest comeback win in program history.
Read Assistant Sports Editor Jeremy Vernon's story here.
UNC women's soccer back on top
After more than two years since being ranked the No. 1 team in the country, the North Carolina women's soccer team sat on top of the polls as the rankings were released earlier this week.
In their first action as the top-ranked squad, the Tar Heels blanked Boston College 2-0 behind goals from Alexa Newfield and Joanna Boyles.
Read staff writer Christian Phillips' story here.
Dominant middle block fuels UNC volleyball attack
Seniors Paige Neuenfeldt and Victoria McPherson are both prolific middle blockers, but they each lead in drastically different ways.
Over the weekend, the All-ACC stars played to their strengths to sweep Duke and Wake Forest for UNC's second consecutive match victories this season.
Read Assistant Sports Editor Jackson Cowart's story here.
Cayson Collins 'steps up to the plate'
Early in the fourth quarter against Georgia Tech on Saturday, sophomore linebacker Cayson Collins forced a fumble that changed everything for UNC.
On the play following the turnover, the Tar Heels scored a touchdown, giving North Carolina its first lead of the game.
Collins had a career day against the Yellow Jackets, amassing 10 tackles and two tackles for loss along with the forced fumble.
Read Senior Writer Carlos Collazo's story here.
Looking ahead
- The North Carolina men's tennis team opens the Riviera/ITA Men's All-American Championships All-American qualifying in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Monday.
- The North Carolina women's tennis team opens the Riviera/ITA Women's All-American Championships All-American qualifying in Pacific Palisades, California on Tuesday.
- The North Carolina men's soccer team hosts UNC-Wilmington at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
- The North Carolina softball team will play at Elon in an exhibition game at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
- The North Carolina volleyball team will play N.C. State at Broughton High School at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
- The North Carolina men's tennis team opens play in the ITA Men's All-American Championships Main Draw in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Thursday.
- The North Carolina women's tennis team opens play in the Riviera/ITA Women's All-American Championships in Pacific Palisades, California on Thursday.
- The North Carolina women's soccer team plays at Louisville at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
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