Women in Sports Series

UNC field hockey's Courtnie Williamson voiced her success into existence

From not playing in a single game as a first-year to captaining a UNC field hockey team that's in the midst of a possible three-peat of championships, Courtnie Williamson has always led the Tar Heels by example.

Inspired by The Michigan Daily's women sports initiative, The Daily Tar Heel is making a renewed commitment to covering the stories of the women in athletics from the perspective of the women on our sports staff.

The DTH is introducing The Women In Sports series, which will produce stories once a week about women by women for the coming year.

If you have any story ideas or women you think should be highlighted, please email sports@dailytarheel.com.

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UNC sophomore volleyball player Carly Peck at a previous game. Photo courtesy of UNC Athletic Communications.

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

By Mary Mac Porter

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 made the team. Since then, the sophomore has used her underdog mentality as unique motivation to fuel her success at UNC.

Sophomore policitcal science and environmental studies major Rebecca Lee works out with senior Amy Chau, president of the women's rugby team. The team has continued to work out on their own in small groups to continue community-building and spending time together during the pnandemic.

From physicality on the field to Zoom meetings, UNC women's rugby embraces contact

By Eve Maddock

Although this year’s season may feel different, it’s clear that the women are still embracing the “full-contact” nature of the sport — even if that contact is virtual.

Destiny Cox (1) spikes against UNC-Greensboro in Carmichael Arena Friday, Aug. 31.

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

By Macy Meyer

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 instead. As a four-your starter at Carrboro High School, Destiny led the team to a pair of Eastern Region runner-up finishes in 2014-15 and helped capture back-to-back state titles in 2016 and 2017, going on to earn NCHSAA 2A State Most Valuable Player honors two consecutive years. “My greatest accomplishment would be coming to UNC," Cox said. "Just because I could have honestly gone anywhere in the country I wanted to play volleyball, and so deciding to come here to an ACC school definitely surprised a lot of people, but I'm super proud of it.”