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After dropping first game, UNC softball shows resilience in series win over Syracuse

By Rithvik Chelasani | February 23

“I think we’re pretty good about just flushing it and moving onto the next play, the next game, the next pitcher, whoever we’re facing” fifth-year ...

UNC softball wins second game of Syracuse double header, 4-0

By Rithvik Chelasani | February 21

The North Carolina softball team (3-1, 3-1 ACC) came out on top in the second game of its double header against Syracuse (2-1, 2-1) by a score of 4-0. ...

UNC softball drops first game in double header with Syracuse, 3-2

By Rithvik Chelasani | February 21

The North Carolina softball team (2-1, 2-1 ACC) lost the first half of a double header against Syracuse (2-0, 2-0 ACC) on Saturday, 3-2, in a nine-inning ...

Tar Heels explode for 11 runs in six innings to sweep doubleheader with Boston College

By Mikyla Williams | February 20

North Carolina showcased the potential its batters can bring to the plate this year after putting up 18 runs in two games against the Eagles.

UNC softball team opens season with 7-3 win over Boston College in ACC Pod

By Mikyla Williams | February 20

Following the cancellation of South Carolina’s Carolina Classic, the UNC softball team had a strong start to the season, winning its first game against ...

Preview: A look ahead at the UNC softball team's season

By Michael Meares | February 8

The North Carolina softball team’s season will look different this year with 38 ACC games on the schedule — the most since at least 1992.

ACC announces schedule formats for spring Olympic sports, continuations of fall sports

By Austin Bean | January 28

Following a slew of 2020’s spring seasons cut short due to the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the new schedules provide a light at the end of the ...

'She brings great energy': UNC softball adds Annie Aldrete as volunteer assistant coach

By Sophia Czekalski | October 15

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 ...

Professional leagues, journalists work to combat lack of softball coverage

By Lindsey Ware | October 14

“Show the softball players the same respect you show other sports," Jon Christon, assistant sports editor for The Daily Bruin, said. "Treat it like ...

'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 ...