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 their serve limited UVA’s chances and was vital in UNC’s win.
On Saturday, UNC will need to prepare for quarterbacks Phil Jurkovec and Christian Veilleux, maintain strong communication and exploit Pitt's weak offensive line.
“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 have bumps in the road and we knew that was going to happen and so it just felt good to come and practice and work hard all week and then tonight be able to pull out a win.”
At a press conference held on Monday morning, just before the BOT meeting, UNC football head coach Mack Brown said the purpose of the meeting was to “figure out all the best options for Tez Walker.”
UNC graduate center Corey Gaynor transferred to North Carolina after four years at Miami. Now entering his final season of college football, Gaynor is ready to pass his wisdom down to his teammates.
Connor Hegan, Kyle Percival and Carter French were just a few of the UNC baseball players who worked on their skills at summer league teams this year.
The North Carolina volleyball team held its blue-white scrimmage on Friday at Carmichael Arena. Junior outside hitter Mabrey Shaffmaster led the blue team, posting a .519 kill percentage.
“The running game is our quarterback's best friend with pass protection, and Chip had been involved with Gus Malzahn at Auburn and at Central Florida, and they run the ball so well,” head coach Mack Brown said. “I think you'll see us much better on offense in the running game and very similar to what we've been in the passing game.”
Christopher Nkunku scored his first goal in a Chelsea shirt, Mauricio Pochettino won his first game as Chelsea manager and the Blues slotted five past Welsh side Wrexham in a historic match in Kenan Stadium.
Kenan Memorial Stadium's field is getting a makeover before a July 19 match — with 88,000 square feet of sod being installed by Carolina Green on top of the existing artificial turf.
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