Bill Belichick brings Lil Wayne to UNC football spring practice
In leaving the National Football League to join the college football coaching ranks,
Bill Belichick has wasted little time in welcoming a number of stars to see his UNC Tar Heels practice. On Saturday, he decided to bring in one of the bigger college football fans in the rap game, Lil’ Wayne, to a spring practice for the Tar Heels. He even gave him a UNC jersey. (
On3.com)
UNC Baseball Outlasts Duke in Extra Innings, Wins Weekend Series
A Duke error in the bottom of the 14th inning helped the Diamond Heels walk off the Blue Devils 8-7 in the longest game in the history of the rivalry. Finally, in the 14th inning, UNC made good on its chance.
Tyson Bass led off with a walk, then advanced to second on a bunt. That brought up
Alex Madera, who chopped a ground ball to the right side. (
Chapelboro.com)
No. 8 UNC Men's Lacrosse Starts 1-0 In ACC Play, Defeats Virginia, 18-9
The No. 8 UNC men's lacrosse team (8-2, 1-0) defeated Virginia (5-6, 0-2 ACC) 18-9, in the ACC opener for the Tar Heels (
Highlights). Dominic Pietramala (four goals) and Owen Duffy (three goals, two assists) led the Tar Heel offense Saturday. Nine different Tar Heels hit the back of the net. It was UNC's first win over the Cavaliers in Chapel Hill since 2016. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With UNC Infielder Kat Rodriguez
Jones Angell from the
Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com sit down for a conversation with UNC Softball infielder Kat Rodriguez, who currently leads the nation in runs batted in, to discuss her big statistical season, the team's success, her first season in Chapel Hill, and more.
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UNC collaborating with 22 counties to address affordable housing needs in North Carolina
UNC's Carolina Across 100 initiative announced 14 community teams across North Carolina have been selected for the Our State, Our Homes program. The University will work with community teams to improve access to and availability of affordable housing options in the state. Nearly one-third of North Carolina households are considered cost-burdened. (
UNC.edu)
UNC Baseball wins 14-inning classic against Duke with impressive relief pitching
Fourteen innings were more than enough for
Alex Madera. He drove the 466th pitch up the middle, and the ball took a bounce off of the glove of the Duke second baseman. The error scored
Tyson Bass from second base to give No. 19 UNC a marathon 8-7 victory at Boshamer Stadium on Saturday (
Highlights) to take two of three from the Blue Devils. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Henri Veesaar's Big Commitment; UNC Basketball's Upgraded Frontcourt
It was a lot of leg work, patience and collaboration between the UNC Basketball coaching staff, Jim Tanner, and the folks advising Arizona transfer
Henri Veesaar. All of that worked together. This is a clear example of North Carolina adapting to the new ways of college basketball. Veesaar entered the portal and had a phone call from UNC within minutes. (
Inside Carolina)
Hot Streak Continues For No. 7 UNC Women's Tennis With 4-2 Win At No. 16 Cal
The No. 7 North Carolina women's tennis team raced to a 3-0 lead and held on for a 4-2 win on Saturday afternoon at No. 16 California, completing a 2-0 west coast road trip this weekend. Reese Brantmeier won the clinching singles match for UNC. With the win, the Tar Heels improved to 18-4 overall and 9-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference this season. (
GoHeels.com)
Drake Maye attends UNC football practice
The much-anticipated photo of New England Patriots quarterback
Drake Maye standing side-by-side on a North Carolina practice field with new Tar Heels football coach
Bill Belichick finally happened. Maye, who is originally from North Carolina, spent three years playing for the Tar Heels program. So he was bound to run into Belichick at some point. (
USA Today)
No. 2 UNC Women’s Lacrosse Takes Down No. 1 Boston College In Saturday Thriller
No. 2 UNC women's lacrosse used timely offense and a stingy second-half defense to beat No. 1 Boston College on Saturday at Dorrance Field (
Highlights). BC got off to a hot start, scoring the first four goals of the game, but UNC chipped away, taking its first lead at 11-10 with 6:24 left. The Tar Heels added another goal and ran out the clock to win 12-10. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: THI Podcast - Discussing Henri Veesaar Transferring to UNC
Arizona 7-footer
Henri Veesaar is transferring to play basketball at North Carolina. Veesaar visited UNC on April 2, and after returning to Arizona, he decided a change to Chapel Hill was in his best interest. The Tar Heel Illustrated team discusses Veesaar as a player and why he makes sense for the Tar Heels.
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Coby White is An Absolute Gem
Chicago Bulls’ guard
Coby White joined 670 The Score for an extended discussion about his sixth season in the NBA. The conversation turned out to be an excellent depiction of the 25-year-old’s mature mindset and lovable personality. And, all things considered, it helps display why he’s taken another massive leap over the last month and a half of the season. (
Bleacher Nation)
No. 7 UNC Women's Tennis Sweeps No. 25 Stanford, 4-0
Tatum Evans won the clinching singles match as the seventh-ranked North Carolina women's tennis team picked up a convincing, 4-0, road victory on Friday afternoon at No. 25 Stanford. With the win, the Tar Heels improved to 17-4 overall and 8-1 in the ACC this season. Carolina has won 10 of its last 11 matches since the start of outdoor play. (
GoHeels.com)
David Ford Wins 4th ACC Men's Golf Player Of The Month Award
UNC's David Ford was named ACC Men's Golf Player of the Month for March, the second time he has won the award this season and fourth time in his career. No other ACC player has won Player of the Month as any times since Ford joined the Tar Heels in fall of 2021. The senior from Peachtree Corners, Ga., finished second and first in two starts in March. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Women's Lacrosse Set For 1 vs. 2 Showdown With Boston College Saturday
No. 2 UNC Women's Lacrosse hosts No. 1 Boston College in a showdown between the country's top two teams on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Dorrance Field. The game will air on ESPNU. North Carolina and Boston College are the only undefeated teams remaining in the country this season, and the Tar Heels have defeated seven Top-25 teams this season. (
GoHeels.com)