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Erin Matson runs with the ball at the NCAA Semi-Final against Iowa at the Karen Shelton Stadium in Chapel Hill, NC on Friday, May 7, 2021. Photo Courtesy of Jeff Camarati.

First-years help UNC field hockey advance to NCAA Championship with 3-0 win over Iowa

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | May. 9

The North Carolina field hockey team defeated Iowa 3-0 in the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, securing a spot in the title game against Michigan on Sunday. It will be the first National Championship game in Karen Shelton Stadium, where the Tar Heels have been undefeated since its commission in 2018.

Senior outfielder Dallas Tessar (7) dives for second base at the game against Duke on Saturday Apr. 10 2021 at Boshamer Stadium. UNC lost 2-4.

UNC baseball can't complete 10-run comeback against No. 6 Notre Dame in 13-12 loss

By J Banzet V | May. 4

After falling behind by 10 runs, the North Carolina baseball team (20-20, 14-15 ACC) could not complete its comeback against No. 6 Notre Dame (23-8, 20-8 ACC) and lost 13-12 in game two in South Bend.

UNC redshirt sophomore starting pitcher Austin Love delivers a pitch during Carolina's 8-1 season-opening victory over James Madison at Boshamer Stadium, Feb. 19, 2021.

Cold bats, defensive woes plague UNC baseball in 4-0 loss to No. 6 Notre Dame

By J Banzet V | May. 4

Offensive and defensive struggles harmed the North Carolina baseball team on Friday afternoon, as the Tar Heels (20-19, 14-14 ACC) lost 4-0 to No. 6 Notre Dame (22-8, 19-8 ACC), in South Bend.

Members of the UNC women's soccer team celebrate a goal made by junior midfielder Brianna Pinto (8). The Tar Heels beat the Hokies 1-0 in the first round of the ACC tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 10 2020 at the WakeMed Soccer Park.

UNC women’s soccer defeats Denver in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | May. 4

UNC's women's soccer team dominated the second half of their battle as they managed to pull out a victory over Denver in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

UNC's junior running back Javonte Williams (25) evades members of Wake Forest's defensive line during a game in Kenan Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. UNC beat Wake Forest 59-53.

Looking forward for the five former Tar Heels selected in the NFL Draft

By Zachary Crain | May. 4

UNC football had five players selected in last weekend's 2021 NFL Draft: Running back Javonte Williams, linebacker Chazz Surratt, wide receiver Dyami Brown, running back Michael Carter and wide receiver Dazz Newsome.

In the final game of the regular season for the North Carolina men’s lacrosse team, a 15-12 win over Duke helped the Tar Heels clinch a share of the ACC regular-season title. For the second season in a row, the ACC did not hold a tournament for men's lacrosse on the recommendation of the ACC coaches.

No. 3 UNC men's lacrosse clinches share of regular season ACC title with win over No. 2 Duke

By Lucas Thomae | May. 4

In the final game of the regular season for the North Carolina men’s lacrosse team, a 15-12 win over Duke helped the Tar Heels clinch a share of the ACC regular-season title.

Freshman midfielder Kiersten Thomassey handles the ball with ease against Stanford. No. 1 seed Carolina FIeld Hockey defeated the Cardinals in a 2-0 victory, advancing them to the next round of the NCAA D1 Field Hockey Championships.

UNC field hockey opens NCAA Tournament with 2-0 win over Stanford

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | May. 3

Outshooting Stanford was a priority in the North Carolina field hockey team's opening round of the NCAA Tournament, and the Tar Heels were successful en route to a 2-0 victory.

UNC fifth-year pitcher and first baseman Brittany Pickett (28) prepares for a pitch during the Tar Heels' 2-1 win against Notre Dame at Anderson Stadium on March 14, 2021.

Fifth-year pitcher Brittany Pickett is a certified legend

By Lindsey Ware | May. 3

Fifth-year pitcher Brittany Pickett is making the most of her extra year of eligibility playing for UNC Softball after being injured during her senior year. Pickett has been the face of the North Carolina softball program in each of her five years. She has dominated both offensively and defensively, and is in the top 10 for almost every career pitching record in UNC history.

Head women's golf coach Jan Mann is retiring after 12 seasons with the Tar Heels. Photo courtesy of UNC Athletic Communications.

Former women's golf coach Jan Mann leaves UNC with a lasting legacy

By Macy Meyer | May. 3

Jan Mann, who has led three collegiate women's golf programs for 25 years, is retiring after serving the last 12 seasons as head coach of the Tar Heels.

Katie Hoeg looks to pass the ball during the ACC Tournament Championship at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Photo courtesy of Dana Gentry.

No. 1 UNC women's lacrosse shuts out No. 5 Notre Dame to advance to ACC finals

By Noah Monroe | May. 2

The No.1 UNC women's lacrosse team used an 18-0 run to walk away with an 18-4 win in the ACC Tournament semifinal and advance to the Tar Heels' 14th ACC Championship game in team history.

Katie Hoeg celebrates during the ACC Tournament Championship against Syracuse at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Photo courtesy of Jeff Camarati.

Katie Hoeg breaks ACC Tournament single-game assist record in 19-6 win over Louisville

By Noah Monroe | May. 2

On Wednesday, in the North Carolina women’s lacrosse 19-6 win over Louisville in the first round of the ACC Tournament, senior attacker Katie Hoeg broke her own tournament record with seven assists, which is also a career-high for UNC's all-time assist leader.

Elizabeth Hillman and Ally Mastroianni fight for possession against Syracuse players during the ACC Tournament Championship at Dorrance Field on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Photo courtesy of Dana Gentry.

Stout defensive effort lifts UNC women's lacrosse to fifth straight ACC championship

By Noah Monroe | May. 2

The North Carolina women's lacrosse team can thank its defensive performance for its ACC Championship win over Syracuse.

UNC baseball's Head Coach Scott Forbes pays a mound visit during the game against Duke on Saturday Apr. 10 2021 at Boshamer stadium. UNC lost 2-4.

Preview: UNC baseball looks for signature series victory at No. 6 Notre Dame

By Jeremiah Holloway | Apr. 29

With two victories in its last conference series against Miami, the North Carolina baseball team looks to continue its climb in the ACC standings this weekend at No. 6 Notre Dame.

Track and field junior Madias Loper raises his fist during a march organized by UNC athletes to protest racial injustice on Aug. 29, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Athletes representing various UNC sports dressed in black, brought signs and called for the end of police brutality shortly after police shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back in Kenosha, Wis., on Aug. 23, 2020.

Column: Sports and politics are inseparable, and it's time to treat them as such

By Caitlyn Yaede | Apr. 29

"There is no evidence that sports organizations have been, nor should be, apolitical. They exist in a political world, hold events in blue and red cities, are owned by people who have political opinions and cater to fans with their own political identities."

UNC senior attackman Chris Gray (4) attempts to scoop a ground ball before Notre Dame first-year defenseman Ross Burgmaster (27) during the game against Notre Dame on April 25, 2021 at Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels' defeated the Fighting Irish 12-10.

Preview: No. 3 UNC men's lacrosse to close out season with rematch against No. 2 Duke

By Tim Yeung | Apr. 28

After an impressive 12-10 win against No. 2 Notre Dame last Sunday, the UNC men’s lacrosse team has now set its eyes on a revenge game against rival No. 2 Duke.

Five former Tar Heels look to get selected in the NFL Draft this weekend

By Joshua Dolgoff | Apr. 28

With the 2021 NFL Draft set to begin Thursday at 8 p.m., five former Tar Heels are waiting to hear their name called, hoping to begin their respective career in the NFL. Here's what you need to know about each Tar Heel in the draft:

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.

Weekend roundup: Rowing, two women's tennis wins and more

By Sports Desk | Apr. 28

Last weekend, UNC softball was swept by Duke, women's tennis competed in the ACC Championships and more.

UNC first-year midfielder Cole Herbert (6) cradles the ball during the game against Notre Dame on April 25, 2021 at Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels' defeated the Fighting Irish 12-10.

No. 4 UNC men's lacrosse gets top-five win on Senior Day

By Isaiah Lucas | Apr. 27

The seniors on the No. 4 North Carolina men’s lacrosse team have been instrumental in the team’s success this season and came up big again in Sunday’s 12-10 win over No. 2 Notre Dame.

UNC Junior Annabelle Archer (5) sets the ball at the volleyball game against Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at Carmichael Arena. The Tar Heels won 3-1.

UNC volleyball reflects on pandemic-affected season

By Asheebo Rojas | Apr. 27

As a sense of normalcy returns to Chapel Hill, the UNC volleyball team reminded the world everything is not quite in the clear from the pandemic yet. For the first time in program history, the team had regular season play in the spring.

UNC softball remaining optimistic with postseason play looming

By Kelly Baker | Apr. 26

At 12-23, the North Carolina softball team has not had the season it had hoped for. But despite these struggles, the Tar Heels are optimistic as postseason play looms around the corner.