The North Carolina softball (17-12, 6-3) defeated the East Carolina Pirates (19-14, 1-2), 5-0, on Wednesday. The Tar Heels used a four-run fifth inning to grab control of the game, while junior Brittany Pickett had a two-hit shutout en route to her tenth victory of the season.
In a tough conference matchup, Georgia Tech emerged victorious against the North Carolina softball team this weekend, winning two of three games and handing the Tar Heels their first ACC series loss of the year.
The North Carolina softball team (16-12, 6-3 ACC) lost the final game of an ACC series against Georgia Tech (22-12, 5-4 ACC), falling 3-2 to the Yellow Jackets.
In the second game of an ACC series, the North Carolina softball team (16-11, 6-2 ACC) was easily defeated by Georgia Tech (21-12, 4-4 ACC) on Saturday, losing, 13-5.
The North Carolina softball team (16-10, 6-1 ACC) took down Georgia Tech (20-12, 3-4 ACC) on Friday, 4-1.
DURHAM — Following a 4-2 win on Friday, the North Carolina softball team played a doubleheader on Saturday against Duke, splitting games with their rival, but winning the series to open the conference season.
In the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday, North Carolina (11-9, 2-1 ACC) softball trounced Duke, 8-1. The Tar Heels could not repeat their success and dropped the second outing, 2-1. But UNC still earned a series victory over the Blue Devils (10-14, 1-2).
The North Carolina softball team (10-8, 1-0) defeated Duke (9-13, 0-1), 4-2, on Friday afternoon. This gives the Tar Heels a one game lead in their series against Duke and their first conference win of the season.
The Tar Heels came off last weekend's win against Maryland to overtake UNC Charlotte in a game that set records for the team.
The North Carolina softball team defeated UNC Charlotte 9-0 on Tuesday. The Tar Heels were led by first-year Hannah George who pitched five shutout innings and added seven RBIs at the plate.
The Tar Heels achieved two much needed wins this weekend after a three-game losing streak.
The North Carolina softball team looked to defend its home turf at Anderson Stadium against a talented George Washington squad (10-2). Despite a busy day from first-year pitcher Hannah George, the Tar Heels lost 7-0 in seven innings against the Colonials, and have dropped to 6-8 on the season and lost five of their last six games.
From basketball to gymnastics, it's a busy weekend for Tar Heel athletics.
The North Carolina softball team (6-6) faced stiff competition this weekend, going 1-4 in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic.
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After playing and winning in 87-degree weather last weekend, then cold rain this weekend, UNC has proven it can compete in various conditions.
The North Carolina softball team (5-3) swept No. 17 Michigan in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, taking down the Wolverines for the second time on Sunday, 4-2.
The North Carolina softball team (3-3) split its doubleheader on Friday, beating No. 17 Michigan 8-3 but falling to Northwestern, 9-3.
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Starting its season in Mexico, the North Carolina softball team (2-2, 0-0) competed in the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge and split four games against Baylor (3-1), Washington (3-1), BYU (1-3) and South Carolina (3-2).
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