Welcome back to DTH Sports at a Glance — your dose of sports news from the student journalists at The Daily Tar Heel. Every Friday, we'll let you know what's coming up and what you might have missed during the week. And on Monday, we'll catch you up on all of the games and news from over the weekend.
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Elijah Hood running with glee
After receiving no more than 16 carries in a game this season, North Carolina running back Elijah Hood received a career-high 21 carries during Saturday's win over Virginia — much to the delight of UNC fans.
Read Assistant Sports Editor Jeremy Vernon's story here.
Stuart Scott, Hall of Famer
Former ESPN broadcaster and UNC alumnus Stuart Scott died on Jan. 4, and in a tribute on Friday, he was inducted into the N.C. Journalism Hall of Fame.
Read staff writer Evan Chronis' story here.
'We're going to need him'
Whenever Coach Roy Williams asked former and current player this past summer who was impressing during pickup games, junior Isaiah Hicks was the first player mentioned. And in Friday's Blue/White scrimmage at Late Night with Roy, the forward continued to impress.
Read Assistant Sports Editor C Jackson Cowart's story here.
Taylor Leath shines for UNC
The North Carolina volleyball team traveled for two away contests this weekend, but redshirt first-year Taylor Leath didn't fold under the pressure of playing in front of opposing crowds — tallying 25 combined kills on the weekend.
Read staff writer Kevin Mercer's story here.
Looking ahead
- The North Carolina men's golf team will compete in the third and final round of the Bridgestone Golf Collegiate in Greensboro on Monday.
- The North Carolina men's soccer team faces off against non-conference opponent Northeastern at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
- The North Carolina football team takes on No. 23 Pittsburgh at 7 p.m. on Thursday in Pittsburgh.
- The North Carolina field hockey hosts Liberty at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
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