First baseman Hunter Stokely emerges as key player for Diamond Heels

The 2025 season has been a long time coming for Hunter Stokely. The graduate first baseman is in his fifth year with UNC baseball. He played three games last season before suffering a hand injury. “Last year was just trying to get back and be healthy to play this year,” Stokely said. Stokely is just happy to be back on the field helping his team win. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Women's Basketball Falls To Virginia On Senior Day

While two of No. 8 UNC’s best players watched from the bench, the short-handed Tar Heels leaned on their depth and Maria Gakdeng. Even with a career day from the senior center, it wasn’t enough to pull out a senior day victory Sunday as UNC blew an eight-point lead in the last 5:22 and lost 78-75 to a scrappy Virginia team at Carmichael Arena. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Sometimes Oscar is a Tar Heel

Tar Heels who have graced the silver screen, ahead of Sunday's Academy Awards: Louise Fletcher won best actress as Nurse Ratched in best picture "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" (1976). Andy Griffith starred in "A Face in the Crowd" (1957) and “No Time for Sergeants” (1958) before becoming better known for "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Matlock." (UNC.edu)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 75, Virginia 78

View the complete box score from the No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels' women's basketball team's 78-75 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

No. 4 UNC Men's Lacrosse Falls To No. 8 Princeton, 14-12

The No. 4 North Carolina men's lacrosse team (4-1) fell to No. 8 Princeton (3-1), 14-12, Sunday at Dorrance Field. Owen Duffy and Dominic Pietramala each led UNC with three goals apiece, as Duffy added two assists. Ty English finished with two goals, both assisted by Duffy. After Sunday, the all-time series between the two schools is tied at 9-all. (GoHeels.com)

UNC basketball’s March mindset, NCAA Tournament chances entering final week of regular season

It’s March, which means time is running out for UNC basketball to boost its chances of making the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels are playing their best basketball as winners of five straight for the first time this season, but a 92-73 win against Miami on Saturday won’t be enough to get UNC (19-11, 12-6 ACC) into the March Madness field. (Fayetteville Observer)

No. 8 UNC Women's Basketball Hosts Virginia Sunday To Conclude Regular Season

No. 8 North Carolina women's basketball closes out the regular season hosting Virginia for Senior Day on Sunday at Carmichael Arena. The Tar Heels face off against the Cavaliers at 2 p.m., airing on The CW. Five Tar Heels will be honored postgame, as UNC recognizes Lexi Donarski, Maria Gakdeng, Kayla McPherson, Grace Townsend, and Alyssa Ustby. (GoHeels.com)

UNC’s margin of victory over Miami gives Tar Heels boost in NET rankings

North Carolina continues to beat the teams that it has to beat to make the NCAA tournament field, easily knocking off Miami 92–73 for its season-high fifth consecutive victory. The victory margin boosted the Tar Heels’ NET ranking three spots to 42nd, even though it was only a Quad-4 victory. However, they had a Quad-2 win downgraded to Quad-3. (Tar Heel Tribune)

North Carolina vs. Miami Postgame Quotes

Seth Trimble on having so many players scoring and contributing for UNC lately: "Everybody's vocal. Everybody's chipping in. Everybody's trying to be a leader in their own way. That's what we're going to need from here on out with Virginia Tech and Duke in the regular season, and that we need in the ACC Tournament to put ourselves in good position." (GoHeels.com)

Carolina is No. 1 public university for Fulbrights for first time

A top producing institution for the Fulbright U.S. Students Program for 15 of the last 16 years, this year UNC also earned the distinction of having more Fulbright U.S. students than any other public university. The designation recognizes U.S. higher education institutions with the highest number of accepted applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. (UNC.edu)

UNC freshman Perry Hargett makes 'unbelievable' Diamond Heels debut

Leading up to Wednesday's game, head coach Scott Forbes had been repeating the same thing to his staff: "I feel like I need to get Perry Hargett in there," Forbes said. "He's an everyday player at this level." He did not disappoint in his college debut. The Peachland, N.C. native rounded out the game going 3-for-4 with two runs, four RBIs and one home run. (Daily Tar Heel)

North Carolina vs. Miami Postgame Notes

Six Tar Heels scored in double figures for the second game in a row. It is the first time six Tar Heels scored in double figures in consecutive games since 1988-89. UNC has scored at least 80 points in five straight ACC games for the first time since February 3-17, 2018. The Tar Heels have shot 50% in at least one half in nine of their last 10 games. (GoHeels.com)

Undefeated No. 5 UNC Baseball Adds Another Victory on Saturday Over Stony Brook

The No. 5 UNC Baseball team secured the series win over Stony Brook on Saturday afternoon with a 6-1 victory in front of a season-high crowd at Boshamer Stadium. The Tar Heels continue to get it done on the mound and at the plate. Carolina's pitching staff struck out 17 batters while UNC hitters reached double digit hits for the fourth game in a row. (GoHeels.com)

Sanaa Thompson, Kat Rodriguez Power UNC Softball To Two Victories Saturday

The UNC softball bats came alive once again with two wins over Kent State (12-5, Highlights) and Harvard (7-1, Highlights) on Saturday afternoon at Anderson Softball Stadium. Kat Rodriguez and Sanaa Thompson continue to mash the ball this week. They are hitting a combined .500 with four homers, 19 RBI, three doubles, 10 runs, and three walks. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider Postgame - UNC Takes Care Of Miami In Chapel Hill

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas convene in the Carolina Insider podcast studio following North Carolina's 92-73 win over Miami on Saturday afternoon to discuss the game's top stories, break down highlights, and speak with coach Hubert Davis and forward Ven-Allen Lubin. (View Video)

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