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Brittany Pickett (28) throws a pitch during Game 3 against NC State on Monday, April 16.

UNC softball splits final conference series of season against Syracuse

By Jordanna Clark | April 29

This past weekend, the North Carolina softball team (28-25, 15-8 ACC) split a two-game affair in New York against Syracuse (28-19, 9-12 ACC) in its final ...

Brittany Pickett's sixth-inning home run leads UNC softball to a 4-3 win against ECU

By Michael Magnuson | April 18

Pitcher Brittany Pickett lead UNC's softball team to a Tar Heel victory against ECU. Pickett and her coach reveal the secrets to her success and her journey ...

Brittany Pickett, Taylor Wike key in UNC softball's series win over N.C. State

By Jordanna Clark | April 17

Whether on the mound or at the plate, sophomore pitcher Brittany Pickett can do it all.

UNC softball's four-game win streak snapped in 9-0 loss to James Madison

By Michael Magnuson | April 12

The North Carolina softball team lost to James Madison, 9-0, on Wednesday night, ending its four-game win streak.

Brittany Pickett's composure key in UNC softball's 3-0 shutout victory

By Sam Jarden | April 10

“It felt really good,” Pickett said after the game. “I knew these two midweek games were going to be tough, and I know my pitch volume is increasing, ...

UNC freshman Sierra Parkinson swings  in a game versus UNC-G on April 4 in Anderson Stadium.

Sierra Parkinson comes up big in UNC softball's series sweep over Virginia Tech

By Jordanna Clark | April 8

“Being a freshman, I feel like I wanted to pull some weight for my teammates," said first-year Parkinson, "and to just do it for them.”

UNC softball continues losing streak in 10th inning nail-biter against UNCG

By Ryan Lipton | April 4

In a nail-biting 10 inning game on Wednesday in Chapel Hill, the North Carolina softball team (19-19, 8-4 ACC) lost 4-3 to UNC-G (29-7, 6-0 SoCON). ...

UNC softball wins second straight away series against Virginia

By Brennan Doherty | April 1

For the second time in as many weekends, the North Carolina softball team went on the road and won an ACC series.

North Carolina softball beats Winthrop, 10-4, in its sixth straight road game

By Torre Netkovick | March 28

The North Carolina softball team defeated Winthrop 10-4 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Wednesday, in its sixth straight road game.

North Carolina softball takes series over Notre Dame in South Bend to improve to .500

By Elizabeth Singletary | March 25

After defeating USC Upstate in a doubleheader on Tuesday, the North Carolina softball team (16-16, 6-3 ACC) headed to South Bend to take on Notre Dame ...

North Carolina softball wins mid-week doubleheader at USC-Upstate

By Will Keegan | March 21

The North Carolina softball team swept USC-Upstate, 7-2 and 3-0, in a doubleheader on Tuesday through two strong defensive performances.

UNC softball defeats Harvard, 6-1, for first win in Carolina Classic

By Jordanna Clark | March 5

After opening the weekend with an 0-3 record in the Carolina Classic in Chapel Hill, the North Carolina softball team (7-13) came alive offensively in ...

UNC softball goes 1-3 at Carolina Classic tournament over the weekend

By Brian Keyes | March 4

The North Carolina softball team went 1-3 over the weekend in the Carolina Classic tournament, splitting a pair of games with Harvard and losing to Kansas ...

North Carolina softball gets back on track, defeats Hampton, 5-0

By Andrew Montross | March 2

The North Carolina softball team (5-10) snapped an eight-game losing streak in its 5-0 win over Hampton on Wednesday afternoon.

North Carolina softball goes 0-5 at Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic over the weekend

By Elizabeth Singletary | February 25

The North Carolina softball team traveled to California to take part in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic from Feb. 22-24. It was a tough weekend for ...

'One of the biggest hearts you'll ever meet:' Brittany Pickett stars for UNC softball

By Jordanna Clark | February 22

Coach Donna J. Papa says that UNC softball player Brittany Pickett "has to reinvent herself" this season, even though she's worn quite a few hats over ...

UNC softball loses third in a row in road matchup with No. 24 South Carolina, 5-0

By Kellie Nattress | February 21

The Carolinas clashed on Tuesday night as the North Carolina softball team fell to No. 24 South Carolina, 5-0, in Columbia, S.C. It was the first of the ...

UNC softball hits well, but goes 2-2 in ACC/Big Ten Challenge weekend

By Michael Magnuson | February 18

“Keep your eye on the ball and hit ‘em where they ain’t,” are the famous words of National Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Keeler. The North Carolina ...

North Carolina softball goes 2-2 in ACC/Big Ten challenge over the weekend

By Ryan Wilcox | February 18

In an up-and-down early season showing, the North Carolina softball team (5-4) split two-game series with both Illinois (3-6) and Wisconsin (4-4) as part ...

UNC softball falls to Elon, 2-1, on the road

By Will Keegan | February 14

On Wednesday afternoon, the North Carolina softball team traveled to Elon University and fell at the hands of the Phoenix, 2-1.