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Marquise Williams Signs With Green Bay Packers

Posted by Avery Trendel | May 26, 2016 | UNC Sports

The most prolific quarterback in UNC football history is now a Cheesehead. It was announced late Thursday afternoon that Marquise Williams, who went undrafted in April’s NFL Draft, was signed to a rookie contract by the...

Speculation Surrounds Fedora Following Briles’ Firing at Baylor

Posted by Avery Trendel | May 26, 2016 | UNC Sports

Engulfed in a crippling scandal that saw the school and its football coaches routinely fail to investigate sexual assault allegations against its players–Baylor University suspended head coach Art Briles on Thursday with...

After Emotional Week, UNC Men’s Lacrosse Turns Focus to Loyola

Posted by Avery Trendel | May 26, 2016 | Featured, UNC Sports

When UNC men’s lacrosse head coach Joe Breschi broke down into tears following last weekend’s win over Notre Dame, it capped off what had been an extremely emotional week for the Tar Heels. Their task this week in Philadelphia,...

Lacking Star Power, UNC Men’s Lacrosse Bonded as a Team to Reach Final Four

Posted by Avery Trendel | May 25, 2016 | Featured, UNC Sports

In recent years, the UNC men’s lacrosse team has largely been defined both by its stars and its failure to advance past the NCAA Quarterfinals. This year, however, has given birth to a whole new narrative—as the Tar Heels have...

Hayley Carter Named Top Seed In NCAA Tournament

Posted by Staff | May 25, 2016 | UNC Sports

UNC junior Hayley Carter has been named the top seed in the singles bracket of the 2016 NCAA women’s tennis tournament. Carter will face Lauren Chypyha of Wisconsin in the Round of 64. She has a 44-4 singles record this...

Undrafted UNC RB Romar Morris Signs With NY Jets

Posted by Avery Trendel | May 24, 2016 | UNC Sports

Invited to tryout at the team’s rookie mini-camp following April’s NFL Draft, former UNC running back Romar Morris was officially signed to the New York Jets’ 90-man roster Tuesday morning. Originally a...

UNC Golfer Carter Jenkins Turns Pro, Will Debut This Week

Posted by Avery Trendel | May 24, 2016 | UNC Sports

After a remarkable season in which he led the UNC men’s golf team in a wide variety of categories, junior Carter Jenkins said Tuesday he will forego his final year of college eligibility in order to become a professional....

UNC to Play Indiana in Bloomington for ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Posted by Avery Trendel | May 24, 2016 | UNC Sports

UNC men’s basketball announced in a release on Tuesday afternoon it will travel to Bloomington, Indiana on Nov. 30 for a Sweet 16 rematch against the Indiana Hoosiers. The game will be played in historic Assembly Hall as...

Three Diamond Heels Make All-ACC Teams, Warmoth Player of the Week

Posted by Avery Trendel | May 23, 2016 | UNC Sports

As they await their NCAA Tournament fate after missing out on this week’s ACC Tournament, the UNC baseball team received some good news on Monday. Three Tar Heels were selected to All-ACC teams, while sophomore shortstop...

UNC Men’s Tennis Loses in NCAA Quarterfinals

Posted by Blake Hodge | May 23, 2016 | UNC Sports

The UNC men’s tennis season came to an end on Sunday. The Tar Heels were facing Georgia in the NCAA Quarterfinals attempting to become the second team in ACC history to reach an NCAA Final Four. But the Bulldogs were too much...

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