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Looking back on UNC athletics' return to sports during the fall

By Jared McMasters | December 6

“I think it’s inevitable that you’re going to have some (COVID-19 cases), and you've got to learn from them,” UNC football head coach Mack Brown ...

'Went all out': UNC volleyball beats Virginia to close out the season

By Eve Maddock | November 2

Coming off of a win over Virginia on Saturday, the North Carolina volleyball team competed the weekend sweep over the Cavaliers, beating them 3-1 to close ...

UNC volleyball ends fall season on 4-match win streak after 3-1 victory over Virginia

By Karlie Nielson | November 1

In the North Carolina volleyball team's home win over Virginia, sophomore Carly Peck led the team in kills, coming up with 16 kills in the match.

'Keep getting better': Young talent stands out for UNC volleyball in win over Virginia

By Lindsay Callihan | November 1

In a Halloween night match against Virginia, the UNC volleyball team came away with a victory, beating the Cavaliers 3-1. 

North Carolina volleyball defeats Virginia 3-1 behind strong performance from Austin

By Ike Bryant | October 31

The North Carolina volleyball team (5-2, 5-2 ACC) continued its win streak, defeating Virginia (1-7, 0-7 ACC) on Saturday night 3-1 in the second to the ...

North Carolina volleyball completes weekend sweep of N.C. State, wins match 3-1

By Eve Maddock | October 19

The North Carolina volleyball team defeated N.C. State 3-1 in Raleigh for the second time this weekend, bringing the Tar Heels' record to 4-2 this season.  ...

North Carolina volleyball blanks N.C. State, 3-0, in first of two matches

By Madi Kirkman | October 17

“To win a match 3-0 for this team, a young team, I think that’s a really good statement,” UNC head coach Joe Sagula said.

'Our rhythm was off': UNC volleyball loses to No. 14 Duke to split weekend series

By Ike Bryant | October 12

UNC played two matches against Duke this weekend, replacing the two postponed matches against Virginia that were originally scheduled for Friday and Sunday. ...

After a slow start, UNC volleyball roars back to beat No. 14 Duke

By Sophia Czekalski | October 11

“It was hard to watch, I will say, when we were in that first part of the game,” head coach Joe Sagula said. “I’m so proud of how they fought ...

UNC volleyball defeats Duke in four sets for second win this season

By Nicole Schroder | October 9

Junior Amanda Phegley and sophomore Carly Peck both made 2 blocks at the start of the second set to carry the defense and begin a scoring run for the ...

UNC volleyball splits season-opening series against Virginia Tech with 3-2 loss

By Hunter Nelson | September 26

Following a 14-kill performance in her collegiate debut on Thursday, first-year Aziah Buckner was stellar once again, totaling 15 kills in Friday’s ...

UNC Volleyball defeats Virginia Tech 3-1 in season opener

By Sarah Gray Barr | September 26

“(The first match) sets the tone and builds confidence. You get the chance to feel good about what you’re doing and try to do it again. When you lose ...

Carly Peck went from 'underdog' to leader for UNC volleyball

By Mary Mac Porter | September 23

Carly Peck might have come from a family of elite athletes, but when she first started playing volleyball, she thought it was a mistake that she even ...

Analysis: A young UNC volleyball team set to improve in 2020

By Karlie Nielson | September 14

After winning only eight matches two years ago, UNC volleyball took a step forward in 2019. With an abbreviated all-conference schedule in 2020, the Tar ...

Destiny Cox, a Tar Heel born and bred superstar for UNC Volleyball

By Macy Meyer | September 2

Destiny Cox was slated to be the next great track star in her family, before she made a important announcement to her family. She wanted to play volleyball ...

UNC Athletics announces no fans at home events until at least October

By Jared McMasters | August 28

The athletics department "will continue to work with medical experts and the University to evaluate safety conditions with the hope that we can increase ...

University of North Carolina varsity volleyball coach, Joe Sagula teaches a coaching class for EXSS students on Wednesday morning.

UNC's Joe Sagula becomes first coach inducted into N.C. Volleyball Hall of Fame

By Sarah Gray Barr | August 23

While he was honored as a hall of fame inductee in a public match last October, Joe Sagula first found out he was to be inducted during a volleyball practice ...

NCAA cancels Division I fall championships, football still allowed to play

By Jared McMasters | August 13

NCAA President Mark Emmert announced Thursday evening that the NCAA is canceling all 2020 Division I fall championships. This announcement comes eight ...

'Excited about coming back': UNC volleyball begins return to campus

By Zachary Crain | July 16

 “In these next few weeks, the world we know will be determined,” UNC volleyball head coach Joe Sagula said. “We’ll probably know in two ...

UNC volleyball looks to stay close amid uncertain future

By Hunter Nelson | May 11

During what has been an unusual offseason for the UNC volleyball team, the Tar Heels have looked to stay in shape and maintain their connection through ...