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Perruquet's Competitive Edge Gleams in the Water

By Lauren Ritter | November 4

Growing up in Danville, Pa., Jessi Perruquet always knew she wanted to be a swimmer. She just didn't know then that she would be such a good one. "I ...

Tar Heels Pick Off Premier Players

By Kellie Dixon | November 4

Butterflies accosted North Carolina freshman La'tangela Atkinson's stomach as she sat in the locker room. "I was sitting there thinking 'Oh God, college ...

Williams' Experience Goes Beyond UNC Field

By Tim Candon | November 1

When Ford Williams, starting goalkeeper for the North Carolina men's soccer team, takes the field at Clemson on Sunday, he'll be doing so for the university ...

Volleyball Faces Ga. Tech Tonight

By Ben Couch | November 1

The North Carolina volleyball team suffered only its second loss of the season Sunday at Florida State, bringing a 13-game winning streak to a halt, which ...

Volleyball Faces Ga. Tech Tonight

By Ben Couch | November 1

The North Carolina volleyball team suffered only its second loss of the season Sunday at Florida State, bringing a 13-game winning streak to a halt, which ...

Williams' Experience Goes Beyond UNC Field

By Tim Candon | November 1

When Ford Williams, starting goalkeeper for the North Carolina men's soccer team, takes the field at Clemson on Sunday, he'll be doing so for the university ...

UNC's Motivation Key Against Terps

By Staff Editor | November 1

Game and time: Maryland at North Carolina. Kickoff is at 1:35 p.m. Site: Kenan Stadium. TV/Radio: The game will not be televised. The Tar Heel Sports ...

Bowden Benches Rix, Will Start McPherson

By Aaron Fitt | October 31

What could drive Bobby Bowden to start a backup quarterback whom Bowden said has been "absolutely not productive" at times this season? Well, it's not ...

Tar Heels Inch Past Wake Forest

By Kellie Dixon | October 31

WINSTON-SALEM -- The North Carolina women's soccer team tried something a little different Wednesday night. In the beginning of the first half, UNC coach ...

Bunting Denounces Chop Blocks

By Aaron Fitt | October 30

North Carolina football coach John Bunting respects the design and efficiency of Wake Forest's offense. But he seems to feel differently about the tactics ...

Tar Heels Earn 4th Shutout of Year With Win Against UNC-W

October 30

WILMINGTON -- Senior midfielder Matt Crawford scored a goal and added an assist to lead North Carolina to a 3-0 shutout win against UNC-Wilmington in ...

Women's Tennis Places 2nd

October 29

WINSTON-SALEM -- The 2002 Omni Hotels ITA Southeast Regional ended Monday, and members of the North Carolina women's tennis team took second place in ...

Injury, Lack of Depth Cause More UNC Lineup Changes

By Kellie Dixon | October 29

After two consecutive losses, it made sense that North Carolina would try to do something to shake up its opponent. It's doubtful, though, that anyone ...

Position Switch from Midfield to Defense Pays Dividends for Pause

By Tim Candon | October 28

What do you do with one of the best attacking midfielders in the country when you're in desperate need of defenders? Convert him, of course. Entering ...

Deacs' Air Attack Maligns Unprepared UNC Defense

By Aaron Fitt | October 28

WINSTON-SALEM -- The North Carolina football team keeps finding new and creative ways to lose. Rather than get beaten on the ground against the ACC's ...

Tar Heels Remain Scoreless Against Duke in 2 Overtimes

By Chris Richter | October 28

The North Carolina women's soccer team expected a fight from rival Duke. But they couldn't have expected Thora Helgadottir's performance. The junior ...

Mock Answers Call to Lead Tar Heels Once Again

By Daniel Blank | October 28

When North Carolina wrestling coach Bill Lam first called C.D. Mock 25 years ago, he wanted Mock to come to UNC to help lay the foundation for a championship ...

Wake's Mix of Passing and Running Finesse Stumps UNC

By Kellie Dixon | October 28

WINSTON-SALEM -- The North Carolina football team thought it was prepared for Wake Forest's running game. And there was no reason the Tar Heels shouldn't ...

No. 11 Volleyball Falls to Unranked FSU

October 28

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- No. 11 North Carolina dropped its first ACC match of the season Sunday, falling to Florida State 30-26, 30-26, 27-30, 22-30, 6-15. The ...

Tar Heels Squander Scoring Chances, Tie Deacs

By Hunter Powell | October 28

In a game in which fouls, scoring opportunities and saves by players other than the goalie were common, North Carolina's inability to finish took center ...