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More growing pains and progress as UNC Field Hockey falls in ACC opener

As a young UNC Field Hockey team works to improve, it’s going through a process that’s not common for the program: learning from losses. That has sometimes meant taking risks to create some momentum. On Sunday, one of those risks was Coach pulling the goaltender with seven minutes left for an extra attacker in a 2-1 loss to Virginia. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Football vs. Clemson Postgame Reactions

of the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas from GoHeels.com discuss UNC Football's 28-20 loss at Clemson on Saturday, the lightning delay, missed opportunities, offensive struggles, late defensive lapses, and more. (View Video)

Greg Smith, Benjamin Hall shine in UNC Football's PFF grades

Buried in the snap counts and Pro Football Focus grades from UNC’s 28-20 collapse at Clemson is a reminder that not every number is grim. Tar Heel safety posted the best grade on either side of the ball, a 90.0 that reflected his hand in both Clemson turnovers. Running back finished with a team-best offensive grade of 77.3. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Forbes, Gallaher, Voorhies, Laskofski Saturday Post-Baseball Scrimmage Interviews

North Carolina split a double header with Charlotte on the first weekend of fall baseball action, beating the 49ers 21-2 in Game 1 before losing Game 2 6-5. Inside Carolina's Jack Morris and Tommy Ashley spoke to coach , , Jimmy Voorhies, and Jamie Laskofski following the action. (View Video)

Former UNC women's basketball center Maria Gakdeng signs with WNBA’s Toronto Tempo

Former North Carolina center signed a player-development contract with the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo on Saturday. For Gakdeng, the move represents her second chance at an active WNBA roster spot since going unselected in the 2025 draft. She joined the Atlanta Dream on a training camp contract that April, only to be waived that May. (Tar Heel Tribune)

North Carolina Had Clemson on the Ropes, Then the Tar Heels Went Flat

With 8:11 remaining, the Tar Heels faced second-and-goal at the Clemson 8-yard line. It was a prime chance to make it a two-possession game and seemingly bury Clemson's comeback hopes. Instead, the referees cleared the field after lightning was detected eight miles from the stadium. After a two-hour 19-minute delay, the teams retook the field. (TarHeel247)

No. 25 UNC Volleyball Beats FGCU In Four To Wrap Non-Conference Play

No. 25 North Carolina volleyball closed non-conference play with a four-set win over FGCU (25-21, 25-16, 20-25, 25-22) on Saturday. Jackie Taylor dominated finishing with a season-high in blocks and kills with nine apiece. Safi Hampton finished with 12 kills, Chelsea Thorpe had nine and Bridget Malone and Laynie Smith finished with eight each. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Baseball And Charlotte Complete Double-Header On Saturday

North Carolina Baseball and the Charlotte 49ers split a pair of scrimmages on Saturday afternoon at a sweltering Boshamer Stadium. The Tar Heels won the first scrimmage 21-2 before dropping a 6-5 decision in the nightcap. In Game One, Jamie Laskofski was the standout at the plate as he hit for the cycle, which was highlighted by a 404-foot homer to right. (GoHeels.com)

Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: Clemson

This game will join the likes of the 1987 Clemson game in Chapel Hill where UNC dropped a potential game-winning pass and the phantom offside call in the 2015 ACC championship game in North Carolina’s hard-luck history against the Tigers. With all but one of the GameDay panel picking Carolina to win, the Tar Heels once more came up short. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Men’s Soccer Falls To No. 21 Clemson, 2-1

UNC Men's Soccer dropped a tough ACC match-up with Clemson, 2-1, on Saturday at Dorrance Field. The Tigers jumped out to an early lead in the eighth minute, but the Tar Heels leveled through Joschi Schelb before the half. UNC pushed to take lead after Clemson went down to 10 men, but Clemson rifled one from outside the box into the top corner. (GoHeels.com)

The PlayMakers Repertory Company at UNC celebrates 50th anniversary

For 50 years, the PlayMakers Repertory Company has operated at the intersection of professional theater and college education, bringing high-level performances and world-class theater to UNC while giving students opportunities to learn alongside them. PlayMakers is marking its 50th season with a lineup that reflects both its history and future. (Daily Tar Heel)

How UNC Unraveled After the Weather Delay at Clemson

Following the prolonged weather delay in Death Valley, a sluggish North Carolina was outgained 111-36 over that final 7:53, allowing Clemson to match its offensive touchdown total from its first two games while North Carolina’s own offense stalled to seal a 28-20 defeat. “I don’t think we had enough energy,” linebacker said after the loss. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Bill Belichick Post-Clemson Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 28-20 road loss to the Clemson Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. (View Video)

Box Score: Clemson 28, North Carolina 20

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 28-20 loss to the Clemson Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Death Valley. (View Box Score)

Video: UNC Football Players Post-Clemson Press Conferences

North Carolina running back and linebacker speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 28-20 ACC road loss to the Clemson Tigers on Saturday afternoon. (View Video)
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September 22, 1951
Bud Carson sets the UNC single-game record with 166 punt return yards as the Tar Heels beat NC State 21-0 in Chapel Hill.
September 22, 2001
Fans storm the Kenan Stadium field and the goal posts come down after UNC dominates No. 6 Florida State, 41-9. The Tar Heels scored 34 straight unanswered points in the second half to defeat the Seminoles for the first time since they joined the ACC in 1992.
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