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North Carolina scored quickly out of the gates, tallying a point in just more than one minute. DTH/Katherine Vance

No. 2 field hockey team handles Duke

By Kevin Minogue | September 28

No. 2 North Carolina gave two clinics at Henry Stadium on Saturday afternoon: a free one for kids following a costly one for Duke.The Tar Heels scored ...

Shorthanded UNC has relied heavily on the team’s freshmen. DTH/Katherine Vance

W. Soccer: Freshmen efforts led by Brooks, Daly, Rich

By Grant Fitzgerald | September 28

On a squad laden with experienced upperclassmen, the North Carolina women’s soccer team is getting a boost from some talented young guns.Against rival ...

North Carolina put in two goals during Sunday’s first half. DTH/Andrew Dye

Women's soccer gives Wake Forest second loss in a top-10 battle

By Jordan Mason | September 27

After a 2-1 overtime win against injury-riddled Duke, North Carolina head coach Anson Dorrance wondered if his team was going to be able to have the same ...

Freshman Kelsey Kolojejchick continued her hot early-season start with two goals against Duke. DTH/Katherine Vane

UNC field hockey excels on set plays

By Mark Thompson | September 27

Kelsey Kolojejchick stood, patiently waiting on the right side of the striking circle for her team’s penalty corner. The play began to play out on the ...

Freshman defender Amber Brooks takes a corner kick during UNC’s 2-1 win against Duke. DTH/Justin Spinks

W. Soccer: Overtime score gives UNC rivalry game win

By Jonathan Jones | September 25

Alyssa Rich admitted she was a little apologetic.After the freshman scored the overtime game-winning goal for No. 1 North Carolina against Duke to win ...

Bruce Carter and the rest of the Tar Heels have prepped for Ga. Tech since training camp. DTH File/Sam Ward

Football: UNC ready for GT’s option

By Powell Latimer | September 25

Ten minutes out of every practice during preseason, Butch Davis had his team take some time to prepare for the most unique offense they would face in ...

Swimmers take 600 papers

By Powell Latimer | September 25

Four members of the UNC varsity swimming and diving team delivered a written apology to The Daily Tar Heel on Thursday after admitting to throwing away ...

Podcast: Back at the Desk Episode 3

By Powell Latimer | September 24

Powell Latimer and David Reynol

Nikki Washington is among four UNC women’s soccer players who will be absent tonight versus Duke. DTH/Andrew Dye

Women's soccer shorthanded against Duke

By Jonathan Jones | September 24

North Carolina women’s soccer players Meghan Klingenberg and Amanda Tucker entered Wednesday’s practice at Fetzer Field costumed as Blue Devils in ...

Billy Schuler and the rest of North Carolina struggled throughout Tuesday night’s victory against East Tennessee State.

M. Soccer: Tar Heels take rain-soaked OT victory

By Louie Horvath | September 23

The No. 2 North Carolina men’s soccer team wasn’t supposed to struggle in dispatching the visiting East Tennessee State Buccaneers (1-3-2).Then the ...

Junior Da’Norris Searcy is sixth in the ACC on punt returns with an average of 17.3 yards per game. DTH File/Andrew Dye

Football: Yates and Searcy head home for game

By Powell Latimer | September 21

For many members of the No. 22 North Carolina football team, Saturday’s win against East Carolina was a rivalry game.But for quarterback T.J. Yates ...

Shaun Draughn signs the homemade pillow of Leslie Hughbaker, a patient at N.C. Children’s Hospital. DTH/Andrew Dye

Drawing smiles, not plays

By Anna Kim | September 21

The day before Leslie Hughbaker traveled to Chapel Hill, she decided to sew a new pillow.It was not to adorn the beds at UNC Children’s Hospital, which ...

Melanie Brill maintains the ball against Longwood during UNC’s 6-0 win on Sunday. DTH/Liz Ladzinski

Field Hockey get two shutouts on weekend

By Kevin Minogue | September 21

Just moments after Kelsey Kolojejchick slapped a bouncing rebound past Old Dominion goalkeeper Kelly Driscoll to give No. 2 North Carolina a late 3-0 ...

Senior midfielder Tobin Heath beats LSU defender Malorie Rutledge (3). DTH/Andrew Dye

W. Soccer: Tar Heels struggle in tournament at Duke

By Grant Fitzgerald | September 21

DURHAM — As the last few seconds ticked off the clock, Auburn players rushed the field, fans celebrated and coaches high-fived at what they had just ...

Billy Schuler had four shots during UNC’s 2-1 victory against Duke on Friday. DTH/Reyna Desai

M. Soccer: UNC gets record win with stellar defense

By Anna Kim | September 21

With the score 1-0 against No. 11 Duke, midfielder Cameron Brown booted a shot headed over the goal.Dip, dip, dip, he commanded.It did, the scoreboard ...

Freshman Erik Highsmith (88) extends the ball for a first down against ECU in UNC’s 31-17 win. DTH/Jessey Dearing

Football:Highsmith sends message to ECU

By Mike Ehrlich | September 21

There was Erik Highsmith — a true freshman in his first career start — pointing and blowing kisses to the crowd after his first collegiate touchdown ...

Football: Yates and UNC offense click on all cylinders

By David Reynolds | September 21

Quarterback T.J. Yates had heard all the criticisms of No. 24 North Carolina’s offense.His receivers couldn’t catch. His rushers couldn’t find the ...

Volleyball’s attempt to end losing streak falls short

By Zack Tyman | September 21

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With its losing streak at three matches after a heartbreaker at Delaware, the North Carolina women’s volleyball team tried to turn ...

Football Video: Predictions for today's game with ECU

By Jarrard Cole | September 19

During this week's episode of "Back at the Desk," David and Powell give their predictions for today's game against ECU.

No. 3 UNC will rely heavily on forwards and midfielders like Kirk Urso against No. 11 Duke. DTH File/Andrew Dye

M. Soccer: Forward play will be key for Tar Heels

By Chris Hempson | September 18

Before the preseason No. 1 ranking to start the 2009 season, before the close loss to Maryland in the national championship game and before the magical ...