UNC Women's Lacrosse coach built a dynasty. How her daughter is keeping it alive
Lacrosse, from the time Kate Levy was old enough to hold a stick, became the proving ground - the place she climbed from all-boys leagues to a second-team All-American at UNC. Now, Kate "Coast-to-Coast" Levy is a midfielder for the Tar Heels, who are preparing to bring that same edge to the Final Four as they defend their national title this weekend. (
MSN.com)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Non-Conference Preview, Roster Turnover
Isaac Schade and Coach Bill Robinson discuss UNC Basketball's chances in non-conference play and the NCAA Tournament, roster turnover, and the impact of newcomers like
Matt Able and, potentially,
Alexandros Samodurov.
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Thu May 21
Erin Matson Balancing Expectations, Growth as UNC Field Hockey Reloads for 2026
Across eight seasons at UNC, five as a player and now entering her fourth as head coach,
Erin Matson has been part of 159 wins and just 17 losses for a staggering .903 win percentage. It’s Matson's introspection and self-evaluation that has helped her navigate the challenge of succeeding Hall of Famer and 10-time national champion
Karen Shelton. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC projected as No. 4 national seed, set to host Chapel Hill Regional
It has been apparent for weeks that UNC will stay in Chapel Hill for a regional, and, if the Tar Heels advance, a super regional as well, with many projecting them as a top-five seed. That has not changed. D1Baseball has again projected UNC Baseball as a top-five seed. However, they have moved up from the No. 5 overall seed to No. 4 in their latest projections. (
USA Today)
Newly Minted Carolina Alumni Celebrate at Commencement
Country musician and North Carolina native Eric Church delivered the commencement address with his six-string in hand, complemented by a guitar strap featuring an interlocking N.C. He received an honorary degree, an honor recommended by the faculty and approved by the Board of Trustees. Church used the guitar’s strings as metaphors for life. (
Carolina Alumni Review)
Coby White Family Foundation launches scholarship program rooted in legacy, access and opportunity
The
Coby White Family Foundation is expanding its commitment to community impact with the launch of a new scholarship program designed to support Black and Brown students pursuing higher education across North Carolina. The initiative will award two $10,000 scholarships annually to incoming college freshmen at UNC and other universities. (
WCNC)
Matt Able Speaks Further On NBA Draft Decision As Withdrawal Deadline Nears
As the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline approaches,
Matt Able continues to test the waters at the professional level. On Tuesday, Able worked out in front of NBA personnel at the Life Sports Agency pro day in El Segundo, California. The incoming North Carolina transfer has yet to withdraw his name from next month’s draft ahead of the May 27 deadline. (
Inside Carolina)
This Week in UNC Baseball: Success, Awards, Ultimate Goal Still Ahead
Have you accomplished what you wanted to up to this point? UNC Baseball coach
Scott Forbes: "I would say yes from the standpoint that we’ve gotten better, and that is the mission statement of our team. Be process-oriented. Don’t let outcomes be distractions. Don’t focus on the records. Just constant improvement is the goal. We’re working to get better." (
Inside Carolina)
UNC’s App Redesign Drives Student Engagement
What was once an underused mobile app at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has been rebuilt to serve as a central hub for student information and services. The app, Hello Heels, was relaunched during first-year orientation last fall after undergoing a redesign following input from students through advisory boards, focus groups and surveys. (
Inside Higher Ed)
Friendship goes a long way for Cubs first baseman Michael Busch
Cole Veith and
Michael Busch’s have been best friends since sixth grade in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. They stayed close even after Michael went away to play baseball for UNC, then was drafted by the Dodgers in the first round in 2019. As he made his steady ascent through the minor leagues, Cole stayed in regular touch with phone calls and texts. (
Chicago Sun-Times)
UNC, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan, UConn in discussions with blue blood-laden college basketball event
College basketball's next huge regular-season event is in the works and, if it materializes as planned, will give the sport another massive must-see attraction. The proposal — currently in the latter planning stages — is an eight-team pool-play event called the "Diamond Cup" that would debut for the 2027-28 men's basketball season, sources reported. (
CBS Sports)
Six Takeaways from UNC Baseball's Regular Season
No. 2 UNC Baseball wrapped up its regular season with a series win at NC State, improving to 43-10-1 and 22-8 in ACC play. The Tar Heels won their last nine ACC series, including against then-No. 2 Georgia Tech. UNC relied on dominant pitching and an improving offense. Here are six key takeaways from the Diamond Heels' regular season. (
TarHeel247)
Video: Carolina Football - The Process, Episode 2
North Carolina Football's long-form video feature The Process, Episode 2 goes behind-the-scenes with the Tar Heels' to highlight preparations for the upcoming season, team-building activities, and player features on Jordan Washington, Donovan Hoilette,
Jaziel Hart, and more.
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Wed May 20
UNC Outfielder Owen Hull Exemplifying Default Aggressive, Surging into Postseason
Owen Hull has a dictionary he uses to describe his brand of baseball. It starts with "Trust the Process," "A-swing" is on it, and so is the perfect encapsulation of how
Owen Hull plays baseball: "default aggressive." It’s no wonder he was one of the four UNC players named to the All-ACC First Team, the first time Carolina has had four honorees since 2017. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Matt Able's Pro Day Comments, Yann Kamagate's Recruitment
UNC Basketball faces uncertainty as
Matt Able’s NBA draft decision looms. Isaac Schade discusses Able’s revealing Pro Day comments, what his potential departure means for UNC’s backcourt, and the Tar Heels' recruitment of 7-footer
Yann Kamagate.
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Wed May 20