"Once Scotty turned it around," head coach Brian Kalbas said, "it completely changed the momentum of the match.”
“I think we need to step on the court like we did today,” Yarlagadda said. “So really trusting ourselves, believing in each other, staying together, going for shots [and] being brave and resilient.”
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports writers discuss Deja Kelly's decision to enter the transfer portal after the women's loss to South Carolina. The group also highlights the women's tennis team's senior day traditions. Senior Writer Caroline Wills joins DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson on this episode of Hark the Pod.
“We’re really grateful that we can play another home match after this because hopefully we’ll host NCAAs,” Anika Yarlagadda said. “But if not, this is my last regular season home match with my best friends. We’re really going to be with each other, embrace each other and be there for each other.”
Once Fiona Crawley took back control of the pace, she used her deep shots to trap Duke’s Shavit Kimchi in the corners of the court. At that point, head coach Brian Kalbas said Crawley “refused to miss.” She won five straight games.
In this episode of Hark the Pod, DTH sports editors break down UNC's performance in the NCAA tournament. The group recaps the women's basketball loss to South Carolina and the men's basketball victory over Michigan State, advancing the team to the Sweet 16. DTH Sports Assistant Editors Daniel Wei and Gwen Peace are joined by Senior Writers Harry Crowther, Brendan Lunga, Emma Moon and Caroline Wills on this episode of Hark the Pod.
“It’s tough,” senior guard Deja Kelly said. “They’re number one for a reason, and I think we let that get to us early. We didn’t really show any fight back until the second half, which by then it was obviously too late.”
On Sunday, No. 8-seeded North Carolina will meet No. 1-seeded South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena for a chance to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.
“What you guys saw from Alyssa is what I get to see literally every day,” head coach Courtney Banghart said.
“I think a fresh start is a good way to describe it,” senior forward Alyssa Ustby said. “We don’t need to necessarily reinvent ourselves, but redefine ourselves.”
DTH Screenshot. Members of the Chapel Hill Town Council meet on Nov. 17, 2021.
