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Men’s Lacrosse: UNC Faceoff Specialist Stephen Kelly Chosen as ACC Co-Defensive Player of the Week

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

Having struggled mightily in recent weeks–dropping four games during a five-game homestand–the UNC men’s lacrosse team desperately needed a win this past Sunday on the road against then-No. 14 Virginia. The Tar...

ACC Tabs UNC’s Marie McCool as Women’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week

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

After dominating Louisville this past weekend for a career-high seven goals and one assist, UNC junior midfielder Marie McCool was named the ACC’s Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday. The 20th-ranked Cardinals jumped...

Diamond Heels Hold Steady at No. 5 in D1Baseball.com Top 25

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

Currently riding an eight-game win streak–including a record-breaking sweep over Boston College this past weekend–the Diamond Heels were able to hold on to their No. 5 ranking in the D1Baseball.com Top 25 released on...

UNC Men’s Lacrosse Drops Virginia, Hands Head Coach Joe Breschi 100th Win at UNC

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

Having slipped to No. 19 in the polls after losing four out of five games during a recent homestand, the UNC men’s lacrosse team got back on track Sunday night in Charlottesville. The Tar Heels (6-5, 1-1 ACC) raced out to...

UNC Baseball Clobbers Boston College in Three-Game Weekend Sweep

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 9, 2017 | UNC Sports

After taking a tour of historic Fenway Park on Friday–a trip that came about thanks to that day’s game being postponed–the No. 5 UNC baseball team appeared to have absorbed some of the Red Sox’ talents,...

Marie McCool’s Seven Goals Lift UNC Women’s Lacrosse Past Louisville

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 9, 2017 | UNC Sports

The second-ranked UNC women’s lacrosse team bullied its way to its ninth straight victory on Saturday, using a career day from midfielder Marie McCool to go on the road and defeat the No. 20 Louisville Cardinals 15-11....

JB Bukauskas Named Midseason First Team All-American

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

The year for UNC right-hander JB Bukauskas just keeps getting better, as he continues to defy all expectations. Bukauskas was selected to two different Midseason All-America teams on Thursday, proving that he’s lived up to all...

Former UNC Kicker Nick Weiler Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society

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

After spending the fall making one of the most memorable kicks in UNC football history–not to mention climbing up the school’s all-time scoring list–senior kicker Nick Weiler earned a different type of...

Tar Heels Finish Atop Final USA Today Coaches Poll

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 6, 2017 | Basketball, UNC Sports

As if it comes as any surprise, the national champions finished atop the final USA Today Coaches Poll of the men’s college basketball season. After not being ranked No. 1 all year long, the Tar Heels finally reached the...

McGee Helps UNC Earn Walk-Off Win Over ECU in Extras

Posted by Avery Trendel | Apr 5, 2017 | UNC Sports

Coming off back-to-back thrilling victories over the weekend at Florida State, the fifth-ranked UNC baseball team did it again Tuesday night at Boshamer Stadium. Freshman Ashton McGee went just 1-for-6 in the game, but his...

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