UNC Softball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Softball.

UNC Softball Upsets No. 18 Duke, 6-5

UNC Softball upset no. 18 Duke on Saturday, 6-5, in front of a program-record crowd of 1,109 people (Highlights). It was the Tar Heels' first victory over the Blue Devils since 2019 and Coach Megan Smith Lyon's 100th win at UNC. Sanaa Thompson extended her on-base streak to 25 games, while Emily LeGette belted her 22nd home run of the season. (GoHeels.com)

Kenna Raye Dark Throws Second Career No-Hitter, UNC Softball Wins 8-0

Kenna Raye Dark dismantled Queens, pitching her second career no-hitter as UNC Softball shut down the Royals in an 8-0 run-rule victory in six innings (Highlights). Wednesday's pitching masterclass was the second of the season. Lilly Parrish threw the first against NCCU on Feb. 19. Dark is the ninth Tar Heel to throw multiple no-hitters in a career. (GoHeels.com)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search Coming Into Focus, Portal Losses Begin

The UNC Basketball coaching search is coming into focus now that Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May have committed to remain with their programs. Transfer portal losses have begun in men’s and women’s basketball, Marcus Paige has found a new coaching home, Football gained one commitment and lost another, and much more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Softball Wins Series Finale 4-2, To Sweep NC State In Raleigh

UNC Softball earned a series sweep over NC State with a thrilling 4-2 win on Sunday afternoon (Highlights). UNC pitching and defense were the stars of the show, Kenna Raye Dark got the start and pitched 4 1/3 innings, striking out two batters, allowing just two runs. Jil Livengood piggybacked Dark and closed things out with 2 2/3 shutout innings. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Softball Run-Rules NC State, Clinches Series, 11-3

UNC Softball clinched the series over NC State with an 11-3 five-inning run-rule victory on Friday evening (Highlights). Carolina exploded out of the gate with a 5-run first inning. Sanaa Thompson extended her on-base streak to 20 games and set the Tar Heels' record for most runs in a season. Lexie Roberts extended her on-base streak to 17 games. (GoHeels.com)

Emily LeGette Homers Twice To Power UNC Softball Past NC State, 9-6

UNC Softball picked up a big 9-6 win against NC State on Thursday (Highlights). The win is UNC's sixth straight over NC State in Raleigh. Emily LeGette hit two home runs for her fourth multi-homer game this season. She is the first Tar Heel with 20 home runs in a season since Kendra Lynch in 2017. Sanaa Thompson extended her on-base streak to 20 games. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Softball Beats Liberty, 11-6

UNC Softball beat Liberty 11-6 on Tuesday, improving to 4-1 on the road this season (Highlights). It was the fourth win in the last six matchups against Liberty. The Tar Heels now have 25 wins on the season, clinching a winning record each season under head coach Megan Smith Lyon. The scoring began with Shelby Barbee's 13th home run of the season. (GoHeels.com)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Coaching Search, Smith Center Debate Tabled, Caleb Wilson To NBA Draft

The North Carolina Men's Basketball coaching search is in full swing, Caleb Wilson is off to the NBA Draft, the Smith Center vs. new arena debate is tabled for the time being, spring football kicks off with two commitments, Women’s Basketball falls in the Sweet 16, Baseball has a 4-0 week, and Women’s Lacrosse’s win streak ends at 31. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Softball Uses Gem From Kendall Frost, Five Homers To Split Saturday Doubleheader

UNC Softball split a double header Saturday, dropping the first game to No. 22 Arizona State 15-3 and bouncing back with a 12-2 win over Marist (Highlights). Game one saw the Tar Heels respond to a leadoff home run from the Sun Devils with an Emily LeGette two run home run to take a 2-1 lead before Arizona State took over to win the game 15-3. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Softball Splits Doubleheader On Friday

UNC Softball split a Friday double header, defeating Marist 11-0 and falling to No. 22 Arizona State 9-2 (Highlights). Sanaa Thompson extended her 13-game hit streak and pushed her on-base streak to 16 games. Shelby Barbee and Lexie Roberts extended their on-base streaks to 13 games. And the Tar Heels' 29-game home run streak was snapped. (GoHeels.com)

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