UNC Volleyball
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Volleyball.
No. 18 UNC Volleyball Falls To No. 3 Kentucky
No. 18 UNC Volleyball suffered its first loss of the season at the hands of No. 3 Kentucky on Wednesday night (11-25, 19-25, 18-25). Bridget Malone and Safi Hampton led the team with seven kills apiece and Jackie Taylor and Lauren Schutter each had three blocks. The Tar Heels head to New York to take on another SEC foe in Vanderbilt on Sunday. (
GoHeels.com)
This Week in UNC Sports: September 7-13, 2026
After two weeks which saw Tar Heel teams playing as far east as Dublin and as far west as California, the first full week of September will give UNC fans plenty of chances to see Carolina in action in Chapel Hill. Among the notable games are the home opener for football and a major matchup on the soccer pitch. The football team will take center stage Saturday. (
Chapelboro.com)
Bridget Malone's Career Night Leads No. 19 UNC Volleyball To Thrilling Win Over Colorado State
No.19 UNC Volleyball (4-0) remains undefeated after a 5-set battle against Colorado State on Friday at Carmichael Arena (25-19, 25-21, 21-25, 18-25, 16-14,
Highlights). Bridget Malone had a career night with 23 kills, five digs, and four blocks, becoming the first Tar Heel since Safi Hampton against SMU on Oct. 31, 2025 to have 20+ kills in a match. (
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Being 'volleyball dad' at UNC dramatically different for Michael Malone this season
Michael Malone calls himself a "volleyball dad," but the dynamics of that have changed dramatically from when he followed Bridget Malone’s freshman season with the Tar Heels. Last season, he could keep a low profile while watching his daughter’s matches. Now, Malone said when he arrives at a match, it’s no longer just about representing himself. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
No. 19 UNC Volleyball Remains Undefeated With 3-1 Win Over James Madison
No. 19 UNC Volleyball (3-0) remains undefeated with a 3-1 win Thursday over JMU (2-1) at Carmichael Arena (21-25, 25-21, 25-18, 25-19,
Highlights). This was the first of the Tar Heels' two-game series they are hosting in Chapel Hill, featuring the Dukes and Colorado State. Opposite hitter Chelsea Thorpe led the offensive front for UNC with 14 kills. (
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No. 19 UNC Volleyball Set To Welcome James Madison, Colorado State
UNC Volleyball closes out its three-match homestand with two more matches on Thursday and Friday against James Madison and Colorado State. The Tar Heels are fresh off of two wins to open the season, sweeping Davidson on the road and UNCW at home. Carolina has been ranked No. 19 for five consecutive AVCA polls dating back to Nov. 24, 2025. (
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UNC Volleyball Elevates Rachel Ferguson To Associate Head Coach
UNC Volleyball head coach Mike Schall has elevated Rachel Ferguson to Associate Head Coach he announced Tuesday. Ferguson arrived at Carolina in 2023 as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. She played a pivotal role in the Tar Heels' return to national prominence, helping guide the team to back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances. (
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This Week in UNC Sports: August 31-September 6, 2026
The first week of September means that fall sports are well and truly back in Chapel Hill. While the UNC football team has the weekend off as it returns from a successful trip to Ireland, the volleyball and field hockey teams will both be at home. Meanwhile, the men’s and women’s soccer teams will both be on the other side of the country. (
Chapelboro.com)
No. 19 UNC Volleyball Sweeps UNCW, Moves To 2-0
No. 19 UNC Volleyball moved to 2-0 with a dominating sweep over UNCW (25-13, 25-12, 15-10,
Highlights). The Tar Heels hit a stellar .470 on the day with 12 players registering a kill. The .470 mark is the highest hitting percentage since the Tar Heels hit .489 against Clemson on Nov. 11, 2016. The win marks the fourth consecutive 2-0 start for Carolina. (
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UNC Volleyball Opens 2026 Season With Sweep Of Davidson
UNC Volleyball earned a season-opening sweep Saturday at Davidson (25-22, 25-17, 25-22). Carly Markham made her college debut, getting the start at libero. The Tar Heels had four players registering at least six kills. Chelsea Thorpe led the way with 11 while hitting .500 to go with two blocks. The Tar Heels open at home Sunday at 4 p.m. against UNCW. (
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