'She brings great energy': UNC softball adds Annie Aldrete as volunteer assistant coach
Annie Aldrete made four NCAA tournament appearances in her time as a player and was a co-winner of the 2014 NFCA Division I National Freshman of the Year trophy.
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Professional leagues, journalists work to combat lack of softball coverage
“Show the softball players the same respect you show other sports," Jon Christon, assistant sports editor for The Daily Bruin, said. "Treat it like a premiere program."
'Trying to find positivity': UNC athletes find hobbies during COVID-19
Athletes went from practicing and playing almost every day to going home, wherever that may be, uncertain about their futures. But in that time, UNC athletes are finding new hobbies or perfecting their crafts.
'Everyone was emotional': UNC softball looks forward after shortened season
“We kind of had the ‘last supper’ at Cheesecake Factory, where I allowed them to have soft drinks and dessert, which is something I don’t normally do,” Papa said. “I wanted them to have a great meal because in the back of my mind, I knew that we would be going home.”
'Put actions behind your words': Being a Black student-athlete at UNC
DTH sportswriter Jeremiah Holloway spoke with Jake Lawler, who completed his tenure on the football team after the 2019 season, and Hannah George, who currently pitches for the softball team, about their experiences as Black student-athletes at UNC.
Analysis: Three reasons why it's not time to panic about UNC softball
Despite its early season struggles, UNC softball has reasons to be optimistic moving forward, with a softer schedule and the eventual return of star pitcher Brittany Pickett.
UNC softball explodes for four runs in sixth inning to mercy rule Pittsburgh, 9-1
An offensive explosion in the sixth inning allowed the North Carolina softball team to clinch a series win over Pittsburgh on Sunday, bringing the team's ACC record to 2-1.
Strong pitching from Hannah George carries UNC softball to series win over Pittsburgh
After losing game one on Friday, the North Carolina softball team responded with consecutive wins against Pittsburgh to open ACC play with a 2-1 record.
UNC softball drops fifth straight game to Elon, 2-1, capping rough month
The UNC softball team is in the midst of a slump after dropping its fifth non-conference game in a row, despite a chance late in the 7th inning to take the lead.
UNC softball swept in three-game UNCG tournament this weekend
The North Carolina softball team competed in the weekend-long UNC Greensboro tournament and was defeated in all three games it played, losing to Purdue, Fairfield and UNCG by a combined 13 runs.
Grueling early slate for UNC softball continues with loss to No. 21 James Madison
The North Carolina softball team has faced a brutal schedule through the squad's first 12 games, and Wednesday's meeting with James Madison was just the latest iteration.
UNC softball rebounds with 7-0 shutout win against North Carolina Central
“My two words for today were attack and adjust,” Papa said. “I was pleased that we made adjustments and played solid all the way around.”
After 1-3 showing in ACC-Big 10 Challenge, UNC softball aims to learn from mistakes
“Facing good competition early on is only going to make us better,” senior Campbell Hutcherson said. “If you’re learning how to adapt to the hard stuff now later on down the season it’s going to be like second nature to us.”
'Just pass the bat': UNC softball dominates in home opener
No. 25 ranked UNC softball prepares for a powerful season after a mercy-rule victory over Campbell University.
UNC softball mercy-ruled Campbell in its first home game of the season
The No. 25 North Carolina softball team needed just five innings to defeat Campbell by a score of 11-1 on Wednesday at Anderson Stadium.
UNC softball program earns 1,500th win during 2020 JoAnne Graf Classic
In the five-game JoAnne Graf Classic, the UNC softball team picked up its highest ranked win in program history against No. 2 Alabama and the program's 1,500th win in an 11-3 victory over Detroit Mercy.
Preview: UNC softball looks to replicate last season's success with returning talent
The 2019 season was one that saw unprecedented success for UNC softball. With victories over nine ranked teams, the Tar Heels were able to finish as runners-up in the ACC Tournament. Their historic season ended at the NCAA Knoxville Regional Championship, at the hands of the Tennessee Volunteers. With two players being named to the preseason all-ACC team, North Carolina will look to replicate the successes of last season, and possibly go even further.
UNC softball falls in NCAA regional final to Tennessee after hard-fought weekend
Even with their backs pressed against the wall, the North Carolina women's softball team persevered through three elimination games and displayed their strength, despite falling short in the fourth game against Tennessee.
UNC softball falls to Florida State, 8-0, in ACC Championship Game
The fourth-seeded North Carolina softball team (35-18, 17-7 ACC) was shut out by second-seeded Florida State, 8-0, on Saturday in the ACC Championship Game in Tallahassee, Fl. The Tar Heels managed just four hits on the day and gave up 11 to the Seminoles.
UNC softball handles N.C. State, advances to ACC Championship
The North Carolina softball team (35-17, 17-7 ACC) tamed the North Carolina State Wolfpack (31-27, 9-15 ACC) behind a five-run rally in the fifth inning and a complete game gem from junior pitcher Brittany Pickett. With the victory, the fourth-seeded Tar Heels will play for the ACC Championship on Saturday.
