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UNC Softball Adds Houston Transfer Ariel Redmond
North Carolina Softball head coach
Megan Smith Lyon announced the addition of Houston outfield transfer Ariel Redmond on Monday afternoon. Redmond comes to Chapel Hill after two seasons at Houston where she started 91 games and appeared in 97. She started all 54 games last season, hitting .292 with 36 runs, 20 RBI, and nine home runs. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Softball Adds Rutgers Transfer Riley Hwang
UNC Softball head coach
Megan Smith Lyon announced the signing of infielder transfer Riley Hwang, who comes to Chapel Hill after two seasons with Rutgers as a career .318 hitter across 105 games. Hwang has nine home runs and 42 RBI while playing shortstop. She is fresh off the best season of her career, hitting .346 with eight home runs, and 36 RBI. (
GoHeels.com)
Seth Trimble’s shot to beat Duke, walk-off Supers win highlight UNC takeover day on ACCN
A full day of memorable North Carolina victories, from postseason thrills and rivalry showdowns to a memorable
Seth Trimble shot, will take over ACC Network on Wednesday as part of the channel’s annual school takeover programming. The 24 hours of programming showcase some of the most memorable moments from the UNC sports season. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Newsletter: UNC Baseball To Super Regionals, Samodurov Commits, Able, Brown, and Thomas Sign
UNC Baseball advanced to the Super Regional and will host either Texas A&M or USC. It was a big week for Tar Heel Basketball following the commitment of
Alexandros Samodurov and signings of
Matt Able,
Kevin Thomas, and Terrence Brown. UNC Football lost a transfer QB, Volleyball heads overseas, and Sarah Gresham left it all on the field. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Emily LeGette, Sanaa Thompson Earn NFCA All-America Softball Honors
Emily LeGette and Sanaa Thompson have both earned All-America softball honors, the NFCA announced Wednesday afternoon. LeGette earns first-team All-America honors after rewriting the North Carolina record book, setting the single season program records for home runs (27), best slugging percentage (1.117), and most total bases (153). (
GoHeels.com)
Emily LeGette Earns All-America Honors From D1Softball
D1Softball has named Emily LeGette Second Team All-America. It is her second All-America honor of the year after earning second team honors from Softball America. LeGette earns All-America honors after rewriting the UNC record book, setting single-season program records for home runs (27), slugging percentage (1.117), and total bases (153). (
GoHeels.com)
Newsletter: Chapel Hill Regional Set, Neo Signs, Keita Wins EuroLeague Title, Latest On Samodurov
UNC Baseball hosts a tough Chapel Hill regional with VCU, Tennessee, and ECU coming to town this weekend.
Neoklis Avdalas has signed with UNC Basketball, Seyon Keita won a EuroLeague title,
Alexandros Samodurov is still on
Michael Malone’s radar, Women’s Lacrosse fell just short of an NCAA title, Kenan Stadium renovations have begun, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Emily LeGette Earns All-America & Most Improved Player-Of-The-Year Honors From Softball America
Softball America has named North Carolina's Emily LeGette the Most Improved Player of the Year as well as earning Second Team All-America honors. LeGette earns All-America honors after rewriting the Carolina record book, setting the single season program records for home runs (27), best slugging percentage (1.117), and most total bases (153). (
GoHeels.com)
Newsletter: Matt Able Decision Time, Michael Malone on the Recruiting Trail, Kevin Thomas Commits
The NBA Draft Combine is over, and it’s decision time for UNC shooting guard
Matt Able. Plus,
Michael Malone hit the recruiting trail handing out scholarship offers, 4-star wing
Kevin Thomas committed to the Tar Heels, Baseball took the series over State, Women’s Lacrosse advanced to the Final Four, Kenan Stadium is getting a makeover, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
UNC Softball Earns Four NFCA All-Region Selections
UNC Softball had four players earn NFCA All-Region honors. Emily LeGette and Sanaa Thompson earned first team honors, Lexie Roberts was second team, and Shelby Barbee made third team. This is the first time UNC had four honorees in back-to-back seasons and the first time since 2008-09 with multiple first-team selections in back-to-back seasons. (
GoHeels.com)