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Graduate student Jill Shippee poses for a portrait at the Eddie Smith Field House on May 23, 2022.

UNC graduate thrower Jill Shippee: ACC record-holder and student-athlete advocate

By Abigail Keller | May. 23

As a star goalkeeper at Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park, N.Y., UNC track and field star Jill Shippee initially had her sights set on playing soccer in college.
In the fall of 2017, Shippee came into the UNC track and field program as a first-year on the throwing squad. She staked her claim inside the circle instantly.
Now, as a graduate student closing out her last track season as a Tar Heel, Shippee holds the school and ACC women’s hammer throw record of 69.76 meters.

Graduate midfielder Ally Mastroianni (12) flings the ball with Stony Brook defense right behind her. UNC won 8-5 against Stony Brook in the NCAA Quarterfinals at home on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

No. 1 UNC women's lacrosse tested by Stony Brook defense in Elite 8 victory

By Evan Rogers | May. 20

'Good vibes all over': UNC women's lacrosse cruises its way to NCAA second-round win

By Daniel Wei | May. 16

How Emily Grund is overcoming cancer and working her way back to the pool

By PJ Morales | Apr. 26

Graduate attacker Andie Aldave (31) passes the ball through Stony Brook defenders. UNC won 8-5 against Stony Brook at home in the NCAA Quarterfinals on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Preview: Keys to an NCAA semifinal win for UNC women's lacrosse against Northwestern

By Evan Rogers | May. 24

The UNC women's lacrosse team will square off against the No. 4 Northwestern Wildcats on Friday in a rematch from an early-season bout. In Friday's game, the Tar Heels will have to slow down Northwestern graduate attacker Lauren Gilbert and renew an offense left shaky by a stout Stony Brook defense.

Junior pitcher Brandon Schaeffer (39) throws a pitch in a game versus Florida State. UNC won 10-4 against FSU at home in the second game of the three-game series on Friday, May 20, 2022.

Preview: The Diamond Heels’ path to an ACC Championship semifinal appearance

By Shelby Swanson | May. 23

On Tuesday, the Diamond Heels will return to the ACC Baseball Championship, hosted in Charlotte, N.C. at Truist Field. In Pool A, UNC is paired with No. 1 seed Virginia Tech and No. 12 seed Clemson. UNC will face Clemson on Tuesday, and Virginia Tech on Friday, and will need to win both games to progress to the semifinals on Saturday.

First-year center fielder Vance Honeycutt (7) runs the bases after getting the first home run for UNC of the day. UNC won 10-4 against FSU at home in the second game of the three-game series on Friday, May 20, 2022.

With series sweep of No. 20 Florida State, UNC baseball revitalizes postseason hopes

By Evan Rogers | May. 22

Four weeks ago, the postseason wasn’t in the picture for the North Carolina baseball team. But, with its series sweep of No. 20 Florida State, North Carolina has locked its spot into the conference tourney and the Tar Heels are well on their way to the big dance.

UNC first-year Fiona Crawley returns a volley during a singles' match on March 28, 2021 at Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center. The Tar Heels defeated the Fighting Irish 7-0.

Top-ranked UNC women's tennis loses to No. 4 Texas in NCAA Final Four, 4-2

By Riya Jayanthi | May. 21

After turbulent singles play and multiple weather scares moved play indoors, the UNC women’s tennis team failed to beat the Texas Longhorns, losing 4-2 in the NCAA semifinals. After multiple singles matches went into a third set, UNC ultimately fell short on three key singles courts after Tran, Morra and Tanguilig all dropped their matches.

Sophomore designated hitter Alberto Osuna (23) runs towards home base. UNC won 10-4 against FSU at home in the second game of the three-game series on Friday, May 20, 2022.

UNC baseball trounces No. 20 Florida State in final regular season game, 11-0

By Evan Rogers | May. 21

In the final game of the regular season, the North Carolina baseball team trounced the No. 20 Florida State Seminoles, 11-0, Saturday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium. With a series sweep over a nationally ranked Florida State team, UNC is now comfortably in the NCAA postseason field.

Redshirt junior right fielder Angel Zarate (40) smiles as he walks off the field to the dugout. UNC won 10-4 against FSU at home in the second game of the three-game series on Friday, May 20, 2022.

UNC baseball claims 10-4 victory to clinch series over No. 20 Florida State

By Evan Rogers | May. 20

In Game Two of its final series of the season, the North Carolina baseball team defeated the No. 20 Florida State Seminoles, 10-4, Friday night at Boshamer Stadium. After falling into an early hole in the first inning, the Tar Heels quickly responded behind the bat of first-year center fielder Vance Honeycutt. In the next inning, North Carolina would take the lead after sophomore third baseman Mac Horvath’s sacrifice fly drove in the third run for UNC.

Junior Anika Yarlagadda scores a point against Safiya Carrington of Louisiana State at the Kitty Harrison Invitational on Sept. 25.

No. 1 UNC women's tennis tops No. 8 Pepperdine, 4-3, to advance to NCAA Final Four

By Abigail Keller | May. 20

The No. 1 North Carolina women’s tennis team narrowly defeated the No. 8 Pepperdine Waves, 4-3, to advance to the NCAA Final Four. The deciding factor turned out to be junior Anika Yarlagadda, who claimed a win over Pepperdine’s Nikki Redelijk, who was inserted into the Wave’s lineup after an injury occurred early in the doubles. Coming up strong in the second and third sets on her court, Yarlagadda won 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, to clinch the win for the Tar Heels.

Graduate goalkeeper Taylor Moreno (30) goes to pass the ball down the field after blocking a shot. UNC won 8-5 against Stony Brook at home in the NCAA Quarterfinals on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

UNC women's lacrosse graduate goalkeeper Taylor Moreno notches 10 saves in Elite 8 win

By Daniel Wei | May. 20

There are four words, scribbled in black permanent marker, on the white wristband that rests on UNC goalkeeper Taylor Moreno’s left arm: "Win or go home." On a night where the unbeaten North Carolina women’s lacrosse team squeaked past Stony Brook for an 8-5 victory, perhaps no Tar Heel played a more pivotal role under immense pressure than the graduate goalkeeper.

Junior midfielders Livi Lawton (14) and Olivia Dirks (27) run and jump for the ball during a faceoff in the NCAA quarterfinals. At halftime, UNC is losing 3-4 to Stony Brook.

No. 1 UNC women's lacrosse defeats No. 8 Stony Brook, 8-5, to advance to NCAA Final Four

By Daniel Wei | May. 19

In the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday night at Dorrance Field, the North Carolina women’s lacrosse team defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves, 8-5, in a come-from-behind win to advance to the program's 13th NCAA Final Four.

UNC sophomore first basemen and designated hitter Alberto Osuna (23) hits the ball during the baseball game against Charlotte on Tues. May 3, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium. UNC beat Charlotte 4-3.

UNC baseball tops No. 20 Florida State in a 7-5 walk-off win

By Shelby Swanson | May. 19

In the bottom of the ninth inning, sophomore designated hitter Alberto Osuna delivered a three-run walk-off home run to give the Diamond Heels the series-opening win over No. 20 Florida State, 7-5.

UNC Men's Golf player Austin Greaser at Duke in 2019. Photo courtesy of Ike Bryant.

UNC men's golf advances to the NCAA Championship with second-place finish at regionals

By Riley Kennedy | May. 19

The No. 5 North Carolina men’s golf team finished second in the 2022 NCAA Yale Regionals on Wednesday. UNC junior Austin Greaser won the regional round for his second collegiate tournament win, while Senior Ryan Gerard finished in second place.

Designated hitter Alberto Osuna (23) hits a foul ball during a baseball game against North Carolina A&T. UNC lost 6-7 at home on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

How Alberto Osuna went from a JUCO prospect to UNC baseball's top slugger

By Evan Rogers | May. 17

In seventh grade, Diamond Heels slugger Alberto Osuna was cut from his middle school's baseball team. However, for UNC baseball’s sophomore designated hitter, his family ties and love for the sport were too strong to let this moment define — or end — his baseball career.

Junior pitcher Brandon Schaeffer (39) throws the ball to first baseman Hunter Stokely (1) to get a Wake Forest runner out. UNC won 12-3 versus Wake Forest at home on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in the second game of the three game series.

UNC baseball drops third game of Wake Forest series, 11-2

By Riya Jayanthi | May. 16

After a 12-3 win on Saturday secured a series win for the Diamond Heels against Wake Forest, the Tar Heels failed to complete the three-game sweep of the Demon Deacons, losing 11-2 on Sunday. UNC’s runs were both off of solo homers from redshirt junior right fielder Angel Zarate and sophomore designated hitter Alberto Osuna.

Freshman Colton Sands competes in the 5000M ACC Championship race at Morris Williams Track on Saturday, May 14, 2022. The UNC men's team finished fourth in the meet overall.

UNC men finish fifth, women finish ninth, in ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championships

By Shelby Swanson | May. 15

This past Thursday through Saturday, the North Carolina outdoor track and field team attended the ACC Outdoor Championships. The UNC men finished fifth and the women finished ninth. Graduates Jill Shippee and Madison Wiltrout both earned gold in their respective events on Thursday.