For the first time under head coach Joe Sagula, the Tar Heels reached 20 wins before November. Last time out on the court, the Tar Heels shut down Pittsburgh 3-1.
Friday’s exhibition against UNC-Pembroke will serve as the only warm-up contest for the Tar Heels before regular season action gets underway next Friday against Oakland.
Senior UNC fencer Sam Austin claimed the men’s sabre title at the Temple Open in Philadelphia, defending his title from a year ago. Austin has his sights set on big goals this season for the Tar Heels.