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UNC Hoping to Solve Defensive Communication Woes at Old Dominion

Posted by Avery Trendel | Sep 14, 2017 | UNC Sports

Having dropped their first two games of the 2017 season—all while allowing nearly 600 yards per game—the point of emphasis for head coach Larry Fedora and the UNC football team entering this week’s game at Old Dominion is clear....

Winn Scores Twice, Leads UNC Men’s Soccer to Victory Over William & Mary

Posted by Avery Trendel | Sep 14, 2017 | Soccer, UNC Sports

In a thrilling battle on Wednesday night at Wakemed Soccer Park in Cary, the No. 8 UNC men’s soccer team outlasted the William & Mary Tribe by a score of 3-2–thanks to a pair of goals from senior forward Alan...

Five UNC Women’s Tennis Players Listed in ITA Preseason Rankings

Posted by Avery Trendel | Sep 13, 2017 | UNC Sports

There should be no shortage of talent this season for the UNC women’s tennis team, which placed five players on Tuesday among the preseason Intercollegiate Tennis Association rankings. Sophomore sensation Sara...

William Blumberg, Robert Kelly Ranked in Top 5 of ITA Preseason Men’s Tennis Rankings

Posted by Avery Trendel | Sep 13, 2017 | UNC Sports

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association released its preseason men’s tennis rankings on Tuesday, with a pair of Tar Heels earning spots among the top five. Sophomore William Blumberg–last season’s NCAA Singles...

UNC’s Taylor Leath Selected as ACC Volleyball Player of the Week

Posted by Avery Trendel | Sep 12, 2017 | ACC, UNC Sports

UNC outside hitter Taylor Leath was named the ACC Volleyball Player of the Week on Monday, after leading the Tar Heels to a pair of impressive victories this weekend. Leath posted 16 kills on Friday against LIU-Brooklyn, before...

Brooklyn Nets Sign Tyler Zeller to Two-Year Contract

Posted by Avery Trendel | Sep 12, 2017 | Basketball, Professional, UNC Sports

Former UNC standout forward Tyler Zeller agreed Monday to a two-year contract with the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, a deal which will allow him to pursue his sixth season in the league. The second year of the contract is not...

Tom Sheldon Named Ray Guy Award Punter of the Week

Posted by Avery Trendel | Sep 11, 2017 | UNC Sports

There’s a case to be made that two games into UNC’s 2017 football season, the Tar Heels’ most valuable player to this point has been punter Tom Sheldon. After punting four times for a total of 214 yards in the...

Anthony Ratliff-Williams, Chazz Surratt Earn ACC Player of the Week Honors

Posted by Avery Trendel | Sep 11, 2017 | ACC, UNC Sports

Although the UNC football team came up short against Louisville this past Saturday, a pair of Tar Heels earned ACC Player of the Week honors for their efforts. A sophomore wide receiver who began his career at UNC as a...

Volleyball: Tar Heels Take Down Previously Unbeaten LSU

Posted by Avery Trendel | Sep 10, 2017 | UNC Sports

The UNC volleyball team appears to be finding its rhythm after four straight losses to open its 2017 campaign. A win over LIU-Brooklyn on Friday kicked things off, but the Tar Heels made a real statement on Sunday by earning a...

UNC Field Hockey Dominates Appalachian State on the Road

Posted by Avery Trendel | Sep 10, 2017 | UNC Sports

Despite suffering a tough loss to Wake Forest on Friday in its ACC opener, the fourth-ranked UNC field hockey team responded well on Sunday–traveling to Boone and knocking off Appalachian State by a score of 6-1. The Tar...

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