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UNC volleyball team still learning after mixed results in ACC weekend opener

By Anna Page Lancaster | September 26

“I love the fact that we competed really hard today [against Pitt], and I'm really proud of our kids, too,” head coach Mike Schall said with a smile. ...

UNC volleyball swept by No. 8 Pitt in first home loss of the season

By Corey Davis | September 24

UNC couldn't come back from down two sets, and Pitt won the third set, 25-19, to complete the sweep.

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UNC sweeps Virginia to remain undefeated at home, pick up first ACC win

By Matthew Maynard | September 22

UNC limited service errors throughout the night against UVA, an area that the Tar Heels have struggled with at times this year. The ability to retain ...

UNC volleyball bounces back with wins over Santa Clara and Coastal Carolina

By Matthew Maynard | September 19

“It’s relieving to know that we can fight through things,” first-year opposite hitter Romani Thurman said after Friday’s win. “You’re gonna ...

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UNC volleyball wraps up non-conference play with sweep over Coastal Carolina

By Hannah Smith | September 17

The North Carolina volleyball team (6-3) defeated Coastal Carolina (5-7), 3-0, in Carmichael Arena on Sunday afternoon.

UNC volleyball defeats Santa Clara in four sets

By Anna Page Lancaster | September 16

The North Carolina volleyball team (5-3) defeated the Santa Clara Broncos (8-3) in four sets on Friday night.

UNC volleyball drops both matches in ACC-Big Ten Challenge to Michigan, Michigan State

By Hannah Smith | September 10

The North Carolina volleyball team fell to Michigan and Michigan State this weekend at the ACC-Big Ten Challenge in Ann Arbor and East Lansing, Michigan, ...

UNC volleyball goes 2-0 in Mike Schall's debut as head coach

By Maya Waid | August 26

In his first two matches as head coach of the North Carolina volleyball team, Mike Schall and the Tar Heels looked as experienced as ever. 

Column: The five must-see UNC home games that you won't want to miss this fall

By Gwen Peace | August 21

"With class starting up, and exams on the mind, there can be a lot going on. So, I've graciously taken the time to highlight five can't-miss home games ...

Three takeaways from UNC volleyball's blue-white preseason scrimmage

By Matthew Maynard | August 21

The North Carolina volleyball team held its blue-white scrimmage on Friday at Carmichael Arena. Junior outside hitter Mabrey Shaffmaster led the blue ...

'Beginning of an era': Mike Schall has big shoes to fill as new volleyball head coach

By Anna Page Lancaster | March 21

After serving as an assistant coach at UNC for the past five seasons, Schall replaced recently-retired Joe Sagula, who had been North Carolina's head ...

UNC volleyball names former assistant Mike Schall as new head coach

By Hunter Nelson | February 15

Mike Schall takes the helm after spending five seasons as an assistant under longtime head coach Joe Sagula, who retired in January as the winningest ...

Joe Sagula, the winningest volleyball coach in ACC history, announces retirement

By Allie Kelly | January 9

After 33 years at the helm of the UNC volleyball program, head coach Joe Sagula announced his retirement on Monday morning. Throughout his career, Sagula ...

Shaffmaster's 12 kills lead UNC volleyball to sweep of Virginia on Senior Day

By Noah Monroe | November 27

“All my teammates were super supportive of the seniors, and we were playing together, playing for us,” senior middle hitter Skyy Howard said. “I ...

UNC volleyball sweeps Virginia in regular season finale, awaits postseason fate

By Cooper Metts | November 26

The Tar Heels await the results of the NCAA Tournament selection process to determine if their matchup with the Cavaliers was their last of the season ...

Rivalry crowd carries UNC volleyball to 3-1 win over Duke

By Sydney Beyer | November 25

"It was awesome," head coach Joe Sagula said. "It may have been one of the best crowds we've seen, and it inspired our team."

UNC volleyball beats Duke 3-1 to break three-game losing streak

By Cooper Metts | November 23

Liv Mogridge had one of the most complete games of her young UNC career. The first-year contributed 12 kills — one away from her career high of 13 — ...

UNC volleyball drops third straight match in 3-1 loss to Florida State

By Cooper Metts | November 19

The North Carolina volleyball team (15-12, 7-9 ACC) lost its third straight match on Friday after losing 3-1 to the Florida State Seminoles (18-9, 10-6 ...

UNC volleyball drops bout to No. 5 Louisville in a 'disappointing' 3-0 sweep

By Noah Monroe | November 15

“I think one of our problems is we lack confidence in ourselves so as soon as something doesn’t go our way, we fall down,” junior middle hitter ...

UNC volleyball drops home match to No. 5 Louisville, 3-0

By Gwen Peace | November 13

In the second set, the Cardinals began to show why they are the No. 5 ranked team in the nation, and started to dominate, stretching their lead to 13 ...