Analysis: Young wings could create a winning formula for UNC women's basketball
With a new mix of talented wings, the UNC women's basketball team will have plenty of skill to work with as it looks to improve from last year's 16-14 record.
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As a junior, Leaky Black could be key in guiding UNC basketball back to success
After two years with UNC basketball, a healthy and experienced Leaky Black could be a difference maker for a Tar Heels group looking to climb back to the top of college hoops.
Building off a family legacy, Puff Johnson plans to make a name for himself
Puff Johnson might be coming into the North Carolina men's basketball program off the heels of his brother's stellar UNC career, but the first-year swingman plans to make a name for himself all on his own.
How UNC men's basketball can bounce back from last year's injuries, shooting woes
Here's a look at some of the reasons the Tar Heels struggled last season and how they can avoid a similar situation in the coming months.
Heel Talk: Preparing for the spring and reflecting on the fall
On this special episode for the last day of UNC classes, host Evely Forte chats with University Desk Assistant Editor Anna Neil about what went wrong for the University this fall semester and how it is planning differently for the spring.
Despite ACC Tournament loss, UNC men's soccer anticipating spring season
“I think having a season, it was a shortened season, but still I think the kind of experience from getting together and playing together is going to give us a massive advantage in the spring, when we play against teams that haven’t had that kind of training,” UNC soccer player Joe Pickering said.
Preview: With the season approaching, UNC wrestling is working to be a 'top-five' team
Associate head coach Tony Ramos said redshirt junior Austin O'Connor is one of many Tar Heels looking to improve on an already successful career in the upcoming season.
Opening minutes prove fatal for Tar Heels in 3-2 ACC Championship loss to FSU
It only took five minutes and 21 seconds of game time for the Florida State Seminoles to take a commanding two-goal lead over the North Carolina women's soccer team, a deficit that would be too much to overcome in the Tar Heel's 3-2 loss in the ACC Championship game.
This time versus Notre Dame, UNC men's soccer stumbles in ACC Tournament again
Sunday’s quarterfinal loss marks the seventh time in eight years that the North Carolina men's soccer team hasn’t been able to win a game in the ACC Tournament.
Late rally from UNC women's soccer not enough to secure ACC Championship
“I told the girls after the game that I was incredibly proud of the way they played in defeat,” head coach Anson Dorrance said. “I’m proud of the fact the girls never quit.”
Notre Dame's game-winning overtime goal knocks UNC men's soccer out of ACC Tournament
After a scoreless regulation, Fighting Irish senior Aiden McFadden scored off a free kick in the 99th minute to defeat the Tar Heels in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals.
UNC women's soccer drops ACC Championship match, 3-2, for first loss of the year
In the ACC Tournament finals, the No. 1 North Carolina women’s soccer team (11-1, 8-0 ACC) couldn't keep up with No. 2 Florida State (11-0, 8-0), falling to the Seminoles, 3-2, on Sunday afternoon at WakeMed Soccer Park. With this loss, UNC lost the opportunity to snatch its 23rd Conference title in program history.
UNC football beats Wake Forest, completes sweep of in-state rivals
Despite the two losses to sub-.500 teams, Brow's plan is still in its early phases, but if the trend of consecutive in-state conference victories continues – aligning with the squads of the 90s – UNC could field a team that can content for a top five ranking that lasts more than a week.
Sam Howell rewrites UNC football's record books in legacy-defining win over Wake Forest
“Sam and I have talked a lot about a legacy for a guy like him,” UNC head coach Mack Brown said. “His legacy will be how many games he wins. That’s what quarterbacks are remembered for.”
Claudia Dickey scores, shuts out Virginia in UNC women's soccer's 2-0 win
In Friday's ACC Semifinal, it was goalkeeper Claudia Dickey who stood out from the crowd. The junior completed the shutout against the Cavaliers, notching the first goal of her college career along the way.
UNC women's soccer takes down the Cavaliers in a hard fought match
The North Carolina women's soccer team defeated Virginia 2-0 on Friday night despite a hard fought second half.
North Carolina completes historic fourth-quarter comeback to defeat Wake Forest, 59-53
The North Carolina football team (6-2, 6-2 ACC) completes a fourth quarter comeback to defeat Wake Forest (4-3, 3-3 ACC) 59-53 in an offensive showdown.
North Carolina women's soccer defeats Virginia in 2-0 shutout
In the ACC semifinals match-up against the University of Virginia, the North Carolina women’s soccer team shutout the Cavaliers, 2-0, on Friday night. With this win, UNC will take on the Florida State Seminoles in the ACC Championship title game on Sunday.
Preview: UNC football looks to continue momentum against in-state rival Wake Forest
Coming off of a 56-24 demolition of Duke last Saturday, UNC football will face another in-state rival this weekend: Wake Forest. Here are three keys for the Tar Heels to come away with their sixth victory of the year.
Column: After five rewarding semesters, thanks for everything, DTH
I've always told people when speaking about the paper that it was harder than I originally thought it would be. At the same time, it has been more rewarding than I could have ever imagined.
