Volleyball - The Daily Tar Heel

UNC volleyball drops big conference matchup to Miami in four contested sets

By Kendall Allen | September 30

Although the game came down to the wire, the match was swung in Miami's favor after the crucial third set loss. Although the Tar Heels managed to keep ...

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Preview: Three matchups to watch in UNC volleyball's game against Miami

By Daniel Wei | September 29

With a 1-1 record in conference play, UNC will look to climb the ACC rankings with a quality win against Miami Friday night. 

UNC volleyball overcomes 2-0 deficit to defeat Virginia in five-set thriller

By Daniel Wei | September 25

The North Carolina volleyball team (9-4, 1-1 ACC) defeated Virginia (8-5, 0-2 ACC), 3-2, in a thrilling comeback victory after being down two sets on ...

UNC volleyball drops tough matchup against No. 10 Pitt in first game of road trip

By Cooper Metts | September 24

UNC’s loss to Pittsburgh shows that despite winning eight of 11 games during the non-conference schedule, the Tar Heels still have some work to do if ...

UNC volleyball opens ACC play against No. 10 Pittsburgh

By Hunter Nelson | September 19

With non-conference play in the rearview mirror, the North Carolina volleyball team will begin its tough slate of ACC matchups on the road starting Friday ...

UNC volleyball completes 3-0 run at VCU Invitational with sweep of UMBC

By Noah Monroe | September 17

The win in the final game of the VCU Invitational gives the Tar Heels a three-game win streak heading into the beginning of the ACC schedule.

UNC volleyball picks up 3-0 win over VCU in the VCU Invitational

By Cooper Metts | September 17

Junior middle hitter Kaya Merkler led the way for the Tar Heels in the match’s final set, accounting for nearly a third of the Tar Heels’ third-set ...

UNC volleyball defeats Old Dominion, 3-1, in its first match of VCU Invitational

By Cooper Metts | September 16

Aside from giving the Tar Heels their sixth win of the season, performances from first-year libero Maddy May and junior outside hitter Aziah Buckner are ...

UNC volleyball's energy stymied in 3-0 loss to Michigan

By Daniel Wei | September 11

A win over a quality team would have been a big boost to UNC's resume, but despite the outcome, UNC volleyball head coach Joe Sagula believes there were ...

Former UNC volleyball players return to work for the team, mentor young Tar Heels

By Daniel Wei | September 11

As a volunteer assistant coach, Emily Zinger advises players during practices and games, supporting the team wherever she can. Meghan Neelon’s responsibilities ...

UNC volleyball drops second game of ACC-Big Ten Challenge in 3-0 loss to Michigan

By Max Feliu | September 10

In the end, it was Michigan’s strong attacking capabilities that overpowered the Tar Heels. Michigan had 44 kills to North Carolina's 34.

Large crowd in Carmichael Arena propels UNC volleyball to three-set win over Michigan State

By Noah Monroe | September 10

“(Hearing the crowd cheer) makes you feel so good,” junior middle blocker Kaya Merkler said. “It makes you want to do it again and again. It’s ...

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UNC volleyball sweeps Michigan State to open up ACC-Big Ten Challenge

By Daniel Wei | September 9

After a contentious third set, UNC ultimately came out victorious. Graduate transfer outside hitter Charley Niego led the Tar Heels with 15 kills.

UNC volleyball wins third-straight match against Charlotte on the road

By Noah Monroe | September 6

The game was close throughout all four sets and there was little separation between the two North Carolina schools. However, the kill from Shaffmaster ...

UNC volleyball battles through five sets to best previously undefeated Arizona

By Daniel Wei | September 4

“The first game to five sets is always the most intimidating,” junior middle hitter Kaya Merkler said. “But we did it. I’m really proud of us.” ...

UNC volleyball defeats Arizona in thrilling five-set match

By Daniel Wei | September 3

The North Carolina volleyball team (3-2, 0-0 ACC) defeated Arizona (4-1, 0-0 Pac-12), 3-2, in a five-set thriller in Carmichael Arena on Saturday evening.  ...

UNC volleyball wins Friday night home opener against South Carolina in three sets

By Hunter Nelson | September 3

Playing in front of a home crowd of 1,200 fans in attendance, the Tar Heels looked revitalized as they will look to build upon a 2021 campaign that saw ...

UNC volleyball loses to Northern Colorado in three sets to wrap up weekend tournament

By Hunter Nelson | August 28

The North Carolina volleyball team ended the Northern Colorado Tournament with a 3-0 loss to Northern Colorado on Saturday evening.

UNC volleyball wins first game of season with 3-0 sweep over UC Santa Barbara

By Hunter Nelson | August 28

The North Carolina volleyball team picked up its first win of the season on Saturday afternoon, sweeping UC Santa Barbara in three sets at the Northern ...

UNC volleyball drops season-opening match at Colorado State

By Lindsey Ware | August 28

The North Carolina volleyball team opened its 2022 season with a late-night matchup at Colorado State on Friday, but lost to the Rams in four sets.  ...