UNC Softball
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UNC Softball’s Transfer Class Ranks No.15 Nationally
UNC Softball coach
Megan Smith Lyon is never shy when it comes to utilizing the transfer portal, and the additions have yet to fail her. Kat Rodriguez turned into an All-American, while Alex Coleman excelled after leaving a mid-major. After snagging six standouts this offseason, the Tar Heels landed at No.15 on Softball America’s transfer class rankings. (
Sports Illustrated)
UNC's Kristen Brown, Kat Rodriguez Named To Sports Illustrated All-Quarter-Century Softball Team
UNC career home run and RBI leader
Kristen Brown and single-season RBI leader Kat Rodriguez were named to the Sports Illustrated All-Quarter-Century Team. Brown was a two-time All-American in 2015 and 2016. She holds the ACC career record for home runs (66), and UNC record for RBI (204), total bases (469), and slugging percentage (.714). (
GoHeels.com)
Check Out the Complete Schedule for UNC’s ‘ACC Network Takeover’ July 8
UNC’s two national title wins will be shown back-to-back, as the women’s lacrosse team’s triumph against Northwestern at Gillette Stadium will play at 12 p.m., and the women’s soccer team’s 1-0 victory against Wake Forest last December will air at 2 p.m. At 4 p.m., fans can catch a replay of the men’s basketball team’s blowout win against NC State. (
Chapelboro.com)
Two NCAA title wins, snow day blowout highlight UNC takeover day on ACC Network
A snow day blowout, two national championship wins, and seven victories against ranked teams highlight North Carolina's annual takeover day on ACC Network. The ACC Network’s annual school-by-school summer takeovers series began on June 25 with Boston College and ends with Wake Forest on July 21. The Tar Heels’ day is Tuesday, July 8. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Kiannah Pierce: I'm Not Done Yet
When I committed to UNC, I knew that my career would start and end here, no matter what it looked like. I have grown to become a Tar Heel bred and I want to see just how far UNC Softball can go. I will be returning for my sixth and final year at Carolina, to be part of something bigger than myself. hope you're not sick of me yet...because I'm back. (
GoHeels.com)
A pair of former NC State softball players transfer to North Carolina
The UNC softball program has secured commitments from a pair of NC State transfers: infielder Michele Tarpey and pitcher Carly Maxton. Tarpey, a Fuquay-Varina, NC native, was the first of the two to commit to the Tar Heels. Coming off a very strong redshirt junior season, Tarpey is a player who should make an immediate impact in Chapel Hill. (
Keeping It Heel)
Kat Rodriguez Named D1Softball First Team All-America
Kat Rodriguez has earned D1Softball First Team All-America Honors. Rodriguez had one of the best seasons in UNC history. The Pembroke Pines, Fla. native became the first player to win ACC Player of the Week honors four times in one season. She shattered UNC's single-season record with 83 RBI, which led the country at the end of the regular season. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC's Kat Rodriguez Earns Softball America First-Team All-America Honors
Kat Rodriguez has earned Softball America First Team All-America Honors. Rodriguez rewrote the record book, becoming the first player to win ACC Player of the Week honors four times in a season. She shattered the single-season UNC record with 83 RBI. The mark led the country at the end of the regular season and tied the ACC single-season record. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Softball's Season Ends With Loss To Miami (OH) In NCAA Tournament
The 2025 UNC softball season came to a close with a 4-3 loss to Miami (OH) on Saturday afternoon in the Knoxville, Tennessee Regional. The RedHawks were able to put up all four runs in the top of the second inning. The Tar Heels fought back though. In the sixth, Carlie Myrtle blasted her 17th home run of the season to make it a one-run game. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Softball Falls To Ohio State In Regional Opener
No. 4 seed Carolina softball fell to No. 3 seed Ohio State on Friday afternoon in game one of the Knoxville Regional. Tomorrow the Tar Heels will look to save their season, needing to win two games, first up will be Miami (OH) at 2:30 p.m. Should they win, they will face the loser of Tennessee/Ohio State for a berth into the regional championship game. (
GoHeels.com)