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Three Diamond Heels Named Freshman All-America

Posted by Blake Hodge | Jun 7, 2017 | UNC Sports

Three members of the North Carolina Tar Heel baseball team have been chosen as Freshmen All-America by Collegiate Baseball. The outlet announced the team on Wednesday that included pitcher Gianluca Dalatri, Josh Hiatt and Ashton...

Pitt Graduate Transfer Cam Johnson Verbally Commits to UNC

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jun 6, 2017 | UNC Sports

The ongoing saga surrounding Pitt graduate transfer Cam Johnson–a 6-foot-7 guard who averaged nearly 12 points per game last season–has nearly reached its conclusion. Johnson announced Tuesday he will finish out his...

Davidson Completes Second Straight Upset Over No. 2 UNC, Eliminates Tar Heels From NCAA Baseball Tournament

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jun 4, 2017 | UNC Sports

For over three months, the UNC baseball team racked up win after win like they were going out of style. The Tar Heels eventually rose to No. 2 in the national rankings, ended a two-year postseason drought and appeared poised to...

UNC Baseball Sends Florida Gulf Coast Packing, Advances to Regional Final

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jun 4, 2017 | UNC Sports

Needing four straight wins to advance to the Super Regionals after an opening-game loss to Davidson, the second-ranked UNC baseball team is now halfway home. The Tar Heels cruised to a 10-1 victory over the Chapel Hill...

Dalatri Pitches UNC to Win Over Michigan, Tar Heels Still Standing in NCAA Baseball Tournament

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jun 4, 2017 | UNC Sports

Following a shocking upset loss to Davidson on Friday, the second-ranked UNC baseball team entered Saturday’s showdown with Michigan one loss away from having a fantastic season washed down the drain. Fortunately, for the...

Davidson Stuns No. 2 UNC Baseball in NCAA Tournament Opener

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jun 3, 2017 | UNC Sports

In perhaps the most shocking upset of the NCAA Baseball Tournament so far, the Davidson Wildcats knocked off the No. 2 overall seed UNC Tar Heels by a score of 8-4 on Friday–inside the friendly confines of Boshamer...

Women’s Lacrosse: UNC Midfielder Marie McCool Nominated for Honda Award

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jun 2, 2017 | UNC Sports

UNC women’s lacrosse star Marie McCool was one of four finalists selected on Thursday, for the annual Honda Sport Award. Presented annually by the Collegiate Women Sports Awards group for the last 41 years, the honor is...

JB Bukauskas, Logan Warmoth Named First Team All-Americans

Posted by Avery Trendel | Jun 2, 2017 | UNC Sports

Collegiate Baseball released its NCAA Division I All-American teams on Thursday, with a trio of Tar Heels making the cut. Starting pitcher JB Bukauskas and shortstop Logan Warmoth–each projected to go in the first round of...

Sam Paul Named ITA National Coach of the Year

Posted by Avery Trendel | May 31, 2017 | UNC Sports

Still riding the high of the most successful season in program history, UNC men’s tennis head coach Sam Paul was recognized Wednesday by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association as the National Coach of the Year. In his 24th...

UNC Has Six Players Selected in Major League Lacrosse Draft

Posted by Avery Trendel | May 30, 2017 | UNC Sports

This past Sunday, six UNC men’s lacrosse players heard their names called during the annual Major League Lacrosse draft–which was held in Boston. ACC Defender of the Year, and First Team All-American selection,...

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