Student seating key to Smith Center decision
Improving student seating and game day experience is one of six guiding principles in the evolution of UNC Basketball and decisions around the Smith Center. Steve Newmark, executive associate athletic director, and incoming student body president Devin Duncan joined the
third episode of "The Arena Discussion" segment of the "Carolina Insider" podcast. (
UNC.edu)
Al Wood reflects on March Madness run, record-setting performance with UNC
With March Madness approaching, former UNC Basketball standout
Al Wood reflected on his experiences in the NCAA tournament, including a historic performance that still stands more than four decades later. Wood talked about what the tournament meant during his playing days and how the stakes felt different in an earlier era of college basketball. (
WCNC)
North Carolina's Rebounding Issues Persist
This season's North Carolina Basketball team has been worse in conference play in offensive rebounding percentage (28.8) and opponent offensive rebounding percentage (29.4) than last season's smaller group. Overall, the Tar Heels rank 91st nationally in opponent offensive rebounding percentage (28.6), the program’s worst mark since 2015-16. (
USA Today)
Sam Howell Agrees To One-Year Deal With Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Eagles QB
Sam Howell. Howell was a fifth-round pick of the Commanders in the 2022 NFL Draft. Since then, he's played for three more NFL franchises, most recently in Philadelphia. Across his four season, Howell is 404-of-645 passing for 4,139 yards, 22 TDs, and 23 INTs. (
Dallas Cowboys)
Elite Field Hockey Recruit Reese D'Ariano Commits to UNC
UNC Field Hockey head
Erin Matson has already brought plenty of success to
Karen Shelton Stadium and has positioned the program for that to continue in the years ahead. Matson recently received big news on the recruiting front — a commitment from one of the most heralded and accomplished field hockey recruits in the country in Reese D'Ariano. (
Inside Carolina)
No. 15 UNC Baseball Takes Patient, 13-3 Win Over Bucknell
Eight runs in the seventh inning propelled UNC Baseball to a 13-3, run-rule win over Bucknell on Tuesday at Boshamer Stadium (
Highlights). The No. 15 Tar Heels picked up their eighth win via mercy rule, tying their single-season high barely a week into March. The win improves UNC to 2-0 against Patriot League opposition under coach
Scott Forbes. (
GoHeels.com)
Bill Belichick touches down in Ireland to promote 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic
Eight-time Superbowl champion coach and North Carolina Football Coach
Bill Belichick, is in Dublin this week to make initial preparations for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic 2026 between Texas Christian University’s Horned Frogs (TCU) and University of North Carolina’s Tar Heels (UNC), taking place in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on August 29th, 2026. (
CollegeFootballIreland.com)
How Cubs first baseman Michael Busch 'earned' everyday role, at-bats against left-handed pitchers
Michael Busch was the Chicago Cubs’ best hitter in the playoffs last season. He hit four home runs and had a .296 batting average, combining frequent contact and power. Now Busch is in the late stages of a progression for talented left-handed hitters. Many have to prove themselves in the big leagues before getting the chance to face lefty pitching. (
Chicago Sun-Times)
Chloe Humphrey Wins Second Straight Women's Lacrosse National Player of the Week Honor
University of North Carolina women's lacrosse attacker Chloe Humphrey has been named IWLCA Offensive Player of the Week and ACC Offensive Player of the Week, the organizations announced on Tuesday. Humphrey had a monster week, posting 12 goals, four assists, and nine caused turnovers in ranked wins against No. 11 Clemson and No. 21 Pitt. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC junior builds algorithm to aid disaster recovery
When Esha Singaraju first arrived on campus in 2023, she wasn’t sure what path she wanted to follow. One class unexpectedly shaped her academic journey: Environmental Law and Policy, taught by Carolina law professor Donald Hornstein. She is now a junior studying computer science and environmental studies in the UNC College of Arts and Sciences. (
UNC.edu)
Tyler Howe's heroic hitting revives UNC baseball in third-game walk-off against Virginia
Tyler Howe has been in and out of the lineup, playing here and there when called upon by head coach
Scott Forbes. The Huntersville, N.C., native had five at-bats during the second game of North Carolina's Saturday doubleheader against Virginia, but none of them were as important as his third and fifth. Third, a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth. (
Daily Tar Heel)
Video: IC Podcast - The ACC Men's Basketball Tournament and the Carolina Brand
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's recent history in the ACC tournament, the often-referenced
Roy Williams point about the ACC Tournament being a mere cocktail party, UNC's lack of success in the tournament the past quarter century, and more.
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Tue Mar 10
A UNC Basketball connection inside the Carolina Hurricanes
Wondering how six members of the Carolina Hurricanes ended up at the UNC vs. Louisville basketball game? The answer is former team manager Mallory Wilmoth. "I texted [UNC Director of Operations Eric] Hoots, and was like 'Hey, I’m going to see if we can get some guys to come to this game.' Hoots goes ‘say the word and we’ll take care of you.'" (
Tar Heel Blog)
Video: Meet Luka Bogavac...In Serbian
Get to know North Carolina Basketball sharpshooter and Montenegro native
Luka Bogavac like never before with his first American interview conducted in Serbian (with subtitles) by Draggan Milhailovich.
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Tue Mar 10
Emily LeGette Takes Home Three Softball National Player-Of-The-Week Awards
Emily LeGette brought home three Softball National Player-of-the-Week honors Tuesday, becoming the first ACC player to win Louisville Slugger/NFCA Player of the Week in the same year. She also brought home D1Softball Player of the Week and Softball America Star of the Week. Over four games last week, she clubbed five home runs with 15 RBI. (
GoHeels.com)