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Mack Hollins too quick for luck
Through the first five games of the season, North Carolina receiver Mack Hollins embraced his role of potent playmaker despite seeing scarce targets.
But when the ball came his way in UNC's 50-14 win over Wake Forest, Hollins left nothing up to chance — converting all three of his receptions into touchdowns to power the Tar Heels' passing attack.
Read Assistant Sports Editor C Jackson Cowart's story here.
Women's soccer drops third game behind slow start
After starting the season undefeated, the North Carolina women's soccer team started slowly in its next two games — both losses.
In Friday's game against Duke, the Tar Heels struggled to overcome another poor first-half effort, falling 1-0 to record the second three-game losing streak in program history.
Read staff writer Blake Richardson's story here.
Elijah Hood capitalizes on limited carries
North Carolina tailback Elijah Hood — arguably the Tar Heels' most dangerous offensive weapon — carried the ball just eight times in his team's 50-14 win over Wake Forest.
But the sophomore made the most of his touches, plowing his way to 101 yards and a touchdown.
Read Sports Editor Pat James' story here.
Taylor Fricano conjures career performance
After leaning on its Preseason All-ACC middle hitters for most of the season, the North Carolina volleyball team rallied behind opposite hitter Taylor Fricano in its 3-0 sweep of Miami on Sunday.
The redshirt sophomore followed up a career outing from Friday with a six-kill, five-block showing against the Hurricanes, leading her coaches and teammates to praise her performance and potential.
Read Senior Writer Ben Coley's story here.
Early goal knocks men's soccer from undefeated ranks
Before Saturday's match against Wake Forest, the North Carolina men's soccer team hadn't dropped a game this season.
But after allowing a fast-break goal in the 17th minute, the Tar Heels were unable to overcome the early deficit — even with a free kick in the waning minutes.
Read staff writer Blake Richardson's story here.
Looking ahead
- The North Carolina men's golf team continues play in the Tavistock Collegiate Invitational on Monday and Tuesday in Windermere, Florida.
- The North Carolina men's soccer team visits Campbell at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
- The North Carolina women's tennis team hosts the ITA Carolinas Regional from Thursday to Monday.
- The North Carolina women's soccer team hosts Notre Dame at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
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