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'Trying to find positivity': UNC athletes find hobbies during COVID-19

By Andrew Reynolds | October 5

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 ...

'Everyone was emotional': UNC softball looks forward after shortened season

By Hunter Nelson | July 9

“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 ...

'Put actions behind your words': Being a Black student-athlete at UNC

By Jeremiah Holloway | June 8

DTH sportswriter Jeremiah Holloway spoke with Jake Lawler, who completed his tenure on the football team after the 2019 season, and Hannah George, who ...

Analysis: Three reasons why it's not time to panic about UNC softball

By Mary Mac Porter | March 3

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 ...

UNC softball explodes for four runs in sixth inning to mercy rule Pittsburgh, 9-1

By Macy Meyer | March 2

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 ...

Strong pitching from Hannah George carries UNC softball to series win over Pittsburgh

By Hunter Nelson | March 2

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

By Fleet Wilson | February 27

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 ...

UNC softball swept in three-game UNCG tournament this weekend

By Andrew Reynolds | February 24

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, ...

Grueling early slate for UNC softball continues with loss to No. 21 James Madison

By Hunter Nelson | February 20

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 ...

UNC softball rebounds with 7-0 shutout win against North Carolina Central

By Fleet Wilson | February 18

“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

By Zachary Crain | February 17

“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 ...

'Just pass the bat': UNC softball dominates in home opener

By Matthew Audilet | February 14

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

By Emily Thoreson | February 13

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

By Macy Meyer | February 11

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 ...

Preview: UNC softball looks to replicate last season's success with returning talent

By PJ Morales | February 9

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 ...

UNC softball falls in NCAA regional final to Tennessee after hard-fought weekend

By Andrew Reynolds | May 21

Even with their backs pressed against the wall, the North Carolina women's softball team persevered through three elimination games and displayed their ...

UNC softball falls to Florida State, 8-0, in ACC Championship Game

By Ryan Wilcox | May 11

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 ...

UNC softball handles N.C. State, advances to ACC Championship

By Andrew Reynolds | May 10

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 ...

Six-run inning lifts UNC softball over Louisville, 9-3, in ACC Tournament

By Ryan Wilcox | May 9

The fourth-seeded North Carolina softball team (34-17, 17-7 ACC) used a six-run fifth inning to defeat fifth-seeded Louisville (33-21, 12-12), 9-3, in ...

After transferring, UNC softball's Kiani Ramsey finds a new home

By Mollie Brewster | May 6

Four years ago, Kiani Ramsey committed to wearing a red and black Raider jersey for her collegiate athletic career. Today, she is weeks away from receiving ...