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Men's Soccer Cruises Against Wolfpack

By Ben DeSantis | October 22

RALEIGH -- North Carolina men's soccer coach Elmar Bolowich said he always expects a rough-and-tumble game from George Tarantini's N.C. State squad. Sunday, ...

UNC Spoils Clemson's Homecoming

By Mike Ogle | October 22

CLEMSON, S.C. -- In the depths of Death Valley, not much could be heard other than the chatter of North Carolina players late Saturday afternoon. "Is ...

Dorrance Captures 500th Victory

By Kelly Lusk | October 22

It wasn't like it had never happened before. On a similar chilly October night in 1997, North Carolina women's soccer coach Anson Dorrance was doused ...

Coach's Philosophy, Talent Define Career

By Kelly Lusk | October 22

It was a rare weekend in Anson Dorrance's life. The man who later would become the winningest women's soccer coach in NCAA history saw his North Carolina ...

Terrapins Snap Volleyball's Win Streak

October 22

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- The No. 25 North Carolina volleyball team lost its first ACC match of the season Sunday when it fell to Maryland 3-2 (22-30, 30-26, ...

Field Hockey Tops Duke

October 22

DURHAM -- The North Carolina field hockey team seemed ripe for an upset. After an emotional 1-0 overtime loss to ACC leader Maryland on Saturday, the ...

UNC Defensive Unit Stalls Clemson Attack

October 22

CLEMSON, S.C. -- When the crystal ball cracked, the North Carolina defense applied its own familiar glue. And it constantly stuck Clemson quarterback ...

Tar Heels Look to Stop Clemson QB

By Staff Editor | October 17

Game and time: North Carolina at Clemson. Kickoff is at noon. Site: Memorial Stadium TV/radio: ESPN2 will provide national coverage. The Tar Heel Sports ...

UNC Stomps Virginia, Stays on Top of ACC

October 17

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Outside hitters Nicole Reis and Laura Greene each recorded 18 kills as the No. 25 North Carolina volleyball team defeated Virginia, ...

Weekend Points Snag Martin Honor

October 16

North Carolina senior back Abby Martin was named ACC Player of the Week in field hockey after tallying seven points in two contests this weekend. The ...

Reid's Interception Pivotal In UNC Victory

By Brad Broders | October 16

Lost in the shuffle of North Carolina's 30-24 victory against Virginia was the play from safety Dexter Reid, the man responsible for a 67-yard interception ...

UNC, Wake `Mix It Up'; Physical Play Dominates

By David Andrukonis | October 15

Motivated by revenge, sibling rivalries or both, the North Carolina women's soccer team stepped up the hits Sunday in an exceptionally physical soccer ...

UNC Grabs Kick, Victory In Final Minutes

By Ian Gordon | October 15

It was an invisible brawl, a street fight smothered by a tangle of helmeted, padded bodies. No one in Kenan Stadium -- not even the players on the field ...

Peppers' Note Raises Questions

By Ian Gordon | October 15

It was just a simple note, a shout out to his basketball buddies and fans, alike. But now, Julius Peppers' name is once again on the lips of North Carolina ...

Tar Heels' Offense Runs Over Cavs

By Kelly Lusk | October 15

He was on his way to finishing a performance he could brag about. And then, Andr

Women's Soccer Sloppily Defeats Wake

By Gavin Off | October 15

In between rain showers and fouls, North Carolina's women's soccer team squeaked by Wake Forest to claim sole possession of first place in the ACC. More ...

Men's Soccer Adjusts, Cruises in Tournament

October 15

GREENSBORO -- North Carolina's stifling defense took charge, but it was the surprisingly potent offense that made its weekend victories impressive. And ...

`Midnight' Showcases Doherty

By Rachel Carter | October 15

Oh, Matt Doherty, you know how to work a room. Doherty made his first entrance at "Midnight with the Tar Heels," after ESPN's Stuart Scott, acting as ...

Men's Golf in 15th at Duke Tourney

October 15

DURHAM -- The second round of the Duke Golf Classic was suspended due to inclement weather and is scheduled to be completed on Monday morning along with ...

Freshmen Boost Tar Heels' Weekend

By Will Small | October 15

GREENSBORO -- After losing most of its leading scorers to graduation, the North Carolina men's soccer team entered the 2001 season with looming offensive ...