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UNC Freshman Closer Josh Hiatt Named to NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watch List

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 26, 2017 | UNC Sports

Wednesday afternoon saw the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association release its Midseason Watch List for the 13th annual Stopper of the Year Award–given each year to the top relief pitcher in the nation. UNC...

Diamond Heels Cruise Past Campbell, 7-1

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 26, 2017 | UNC Sports

Junior shortstop Logan Warmoth hit three doubles Wednesday night–while tallying three RBIs–as the fourth-ranked Tar Heels knocked off the Campbell Camels at Boshamer Stadium by a score of 7-1. The first round MLB...

UNC Baseball Thrashes Elon, Chalks Up 11-2 Victory

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 26, 2017 | UNC Sports

All nine starters either scored or drove in a run on Tuesday at Boshamer Stadium, as the fourth-ranked UNC baseball team cruised to an 11-2 victory over the Elon Phoenix. Sophomore Brandon Riley ripped a three-run homer in the...

Joel Berry Reverses NBA Draft Decision, Will Return to UNC

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 26, 2017 | Basketball, UNC Sports

Just a day after declaring his intentions to test the NBA Draft waters, UNC junior point guard Joel Berry decided Tuesday evening he will return to Chapel Hill for his senior season. “After speaking to my family I have decided...

UNC Remains at No. 4 in D1Baseball Top 25

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 24, 2017 | UNC Sports

Entering the final month of the regular season, UNC continues to look like a prime contender to earn a national seed in the NCAA baseball tournament. Despite splitting their four games this past week, the Tar Heels held steady...

Joel Berry, Theo Pinson Join Tony Bradley in Testing NBA Draft Process

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 24, 2017 | Basketball, UNC Sports

UNC officially confirmed Monday morning that juniors Joel Berry and Theo Pinson–as well as freshman Tony Bradley–will each put their names into the NBA Draft process following Sunday’s deadline for...

Report: Tony Bradley Declares for NBA Draft, Won’t Initially Sign Agent

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 24, 2017 | UNC Sports

With Sunday serving as the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the NBA Draft, Scout.com reported late in the evening that UNC freshman forward Tony Bradley is putting his name into the mix. The 6-foot-10 native of Bartow,...

Pitt Holds Off Diamond Heels Late Rally, Takes Series Finale

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 23, 2017 | UNC Sports

Looking to complete a rare series sweep on the road Sunday afternoon, the fourth-ranked UNC baseball team was on the verge of an impressive comeback against the Pittsburgh Panthers–but couldn’t quite seal the deal in...

Chapel Hill Native Ben Griffin Ties for Second at ACC Golf Championship

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 23, 2017 | UNC Sports

UNC junior Ben Griffin–a Chapel Hill native–finished tied for second at the ACC Men’s Golf Championship on Saturday after losing in a playoff. Virginia’s Jimmy Stanger won the event with a birdie on his...

Hendrick Scores Seven Goals, Lifts UNC Women’s Lacrosse to Blowout Win vs. Duke

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 23, 2017 | UNC Sports

The third-ranked UNC women’s lacrosse team clinched the ACC regular season championship on Saturday, defeating the rival Duke Blue Devils 19-7 in Durham at Koskinen Stadium. Senior attacker Molly Hendrick spearheaded the...

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