Jarin Stephenson, Seth Trimble carry No. 11 North Carolina past Pittsburgh, 79-65

Jarin Stevenson and Seth Trimble scored 19 points each to help No. 11 North Carolina beat Pittsburgh 79-65 on Saturday and secure another 20-win season. The short-handed Tar Heels played without freshman forward Caleb Wilson (bone fracture in hand) and center Henri Veesaar (illness/lower body injury), who had started every game this season. (Associated Press)

Short-Handed Tar Heels Never Trail, Breeze Past Pitt 79-65

No. 11 North Carolina was without their dominant frontcourt of Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar on Saturday afternoon, but still made quick work of Pitt, never trailing en route to a 79-65 victory. Saturday’s win was UNC’s 20th of the season, improving the Tar Heels’ record to 20-5 overall, and 8-4 in league play. Jarin Stevenson led UNC with 19 points. (Inside Carolina)

UNC business, nursing online programs rank among nation’s best

The 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Program Rankings place online master’s programs from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and the UNC School of Nursing among the best in the nation. Kenan-Flagler’s master of business administration ranks No. 3 for online MBA programs. The online general management concentration is ranked No. 1. (UNC.edu)

UNC Men's Basketball Hosts Pitt Saturday - Pregame Notes

UNC Men's Basketball hosts Pitt on Saturday at 2 p.m. Kevin Brown and Randolph Childress will call the action on ESPN. Carolina is without freshman standout Caleb Wilson, who suffered a broken bone in his left hand at Miami. There is no timetable established for Wilson's return. Pitt is 9-16, 2-10 in the ACC. The Panthers have lost four straight. (GoHeels.com)

Video: UNC Baseball Downs Indiana in Season Opener, 9-4 - Highlights

North Carolina Baseball rode effective work on the mound and at the plate to hit the ground running in the 2026 season, beating Indiana 9-4 on opening day Friday at Boshamer Stadium. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Boston Flannery honors Jackie Robinson, treasures letter from widow

UNC pitcher Boston Flannery has worn a couple of numbers in his baseball life, but none have ever meant quite as much as No. 42. On Friday at Boshamer Stadium, the junior right-hander finally wore it again, not as a high school kid paying tribute to Jackie Robinson, but as a veteran Tar Heel who has waited for his moment to come back around. (Tar Heel Tribune)

North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Basketball Preview: Tar Heels Regroup, Welcome Struggling Panthers

Sitting in last place in the ACC standings with a 2-10 league record, Pitt is ranked No. 124 in the NET and is the second-worst team according to the NET rankings that UNC will face in conference play this season (Georgia Tech was No. 158). Pitt has lost seven of its last eight games, are 0-9 in Quad 1 games this season, and 0-4 against ranked opponents. (Inside Carolina)

Life Without Caleb Wilson Begins as UNC Basketball Hosts Pitt

The storyline changed quickly for UNC Basketball this week. What began as a chance to respond to Tuesday's loss at Miami has become something much bigger: life without Caleb Wilson. UNC announced Thursday that Wilson suffered a fracture in his left hand during the loss and is out indefinitely. Surgery is not expected, but no timetable has been set. (TarHeel247)

Three Things To Watch: North Carolina Basketball vs. Pittsburgh

A Caleb Wilson-less North Carolina welcomes Pittsburgh to the Smith Center on Saturday at 2 p.m. Wilson’s fractured left hand, combined with a loss to Miami on Tuesday night, has changed the tone of the season. The Panthers, in the midst of a four-game losing streak and tied for last in the conference, aren’t likely to offer much of a measuring stick. (Inside Carolina)

No. 11 UNC vs. Pitt: TV info, stats, scouting Panthers, keys to game, and notes

UNC needs to fix its trend of slow starts, and this is the perfect game to get that done. Pitt likes to control tempo, so the Tar Heels need to push pace early. If this turns into a half-court slugfest, Pitt is comfortable. UNC’s guards have to take care of the basketball and open up space inside for Henri Veesaar, which will be hard to do without Caleb Wilson. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC vs. Duke basketball game sets viewership record, most-watched on ESPN in 4 years

Last Saturday gave us one of the greatest games between UNC and Duke as the Tar Heels edged the Blue Devils 71-68 on Seth Trimble's last-second 3-pointer. ESPN reported the broadcast drew an average of 3.5 million viewers and reached a high of 4.8 million, becoming the most-watched men’s college basketball game in the past four years. (USA Today)

UNC Softball Goes 2-0 Friday, Ends Day With 11-0 Run-Rule Win

UNC Softball's bats were on fire again Friday, scoring a 19 runs across two wins. The pitching was just as good, only allowing a single run in an 8-1 victory over Bryant. In Game 2, the Tar Heels blanked Northern Kentucky, 11-0 (Highlights). Sanaa Thompson had a fantastic day at the plate, going 6-7 on the day, including batting 4-4 in the first game. (GoHeels.com)

Drake Powell has jersey retired by alma mater Northwood High School

It was a special night Thursday, when UNC Basketball coach Hubert Davis and several Tar Heel players were in the house to see Pittsboro's Drake Powell make his return. Powell, a forward with the Brooklyn Nets, returned to his alma mater, Northwood High School, as it welcomed back Powell and his family to raise his No. 32 jersey into the rafters. (WTVD)

Dominic Pietramala's Seven Goals Leads No. 8 UNC Men's Lacrosse Over High Point, 20-9

Dominic Pietramala's seven-goal performance led No. 8 UNC Men's Lacrosse over High Point 20-9, Friday at Dorrance Field (Highlights). The Tar Heels opened the game with a 5-1 burst in the opening quarter, as Pietramala paced the Tar Heels with two first-quarter goals. In the second, UNC outscored the Panthers, 7-1. The Tar Heels improve to 2-0. (GoHeels.com)

Henri Veesaar Listed as Probable on UNC's Availability Report vs. Pitt

North Carolina center Henri Veesaar is the new addition to the availability report, released by UNC on Friday night. Veesaar is listed as probable for Saturday’s matchup with Pittsburgh on Saturday. Veesaar received treatment and imaging for a lower-body injury following UNC’s loss to Miami, but per Friday’s report, he should be good to go Saturday. (Inside Carolina)

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