Lucas: UNC Baseball vs. Georgia Tech ACC Tournament Rapid Reactions

Georgia Tech outslugged UNC, 13-6, to win the ACC baseball championship in Charlotte on Sunday. The overwhelming takeaway from this game: these are two of the best three or four teams in the country. The Jackets and Tar Heels played four games this year (all in the state of North Carolina) and the combined run differential was three runs in four games. (GoHeels.com)

Georgia Tech's offense too much for UNC Baseball in ACC Tournament final

Few teams have been able to hold back Georgia Tech’s offense this season. No. 2 North Carolina is one of them, holding the Yellow Jackets to 11 runs in winning two of three during an April series. But the Jackets, who entered the ACC Baseball Tournament championship game averaging 10.7 runs per game, bettered that output Sunday, winning 13-6. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Late Rally Lifts Northwestern Past UNC Women's Lacrosse, 14-11, In NCAA Final

Northwestern outscored North Carolina, 5-0, in the fourth quarter to beat the Tar Heels, 14-11, and win the 2026 NCAA championship Sunday on Northwestern's home field. Defending NCAA champion UNC entered the fourth quarter with an 11-9 lead, but the Wildcats controlled the final period and beat the Tar Heels for the second time this season. (GoHeels.com)

Everything You Need to Know About the UNC-Northwestern Women’s Lacrosse Championship Game

Before the 2026 season started, the consensus was that Northwestern and North Carolina would meet again in the NCAA championship game. There were plenty of twists and a handful of turns as the spring developed, but here we are. Memorial Day weekend his here, and the Wildcats and Tar Heels are ready for the rematch we’ve all been waiting for. (USA Lacrosse Magazine)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Is UNC in the Running for 5-star Marcus Spears?

Marcus Spears is the top player in the 2027 basketball recruiting class, and he's a major UNC Target. Recruiting analyst David Sisk from TarHeel247 recently watched Spears play and spoke with him about the latest updates in his recruitment. (View Video)

Rom Kellis’ Power Surge Continues At Perfect Time For UNC Baseball

Scott Forbes turned, smiled and squeezed Rom Kellis' left bicep as he tried to keep it together at the podium Saturday afternoon. UNC’s nine-hole hitter deposited two baseballs into the right field seats at Truist Field during the Tar Heels’ 13-5 win over Pitt — his second and third home runs in the last eight days — finishing 3-for-4 with five RBI. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Women's Lacrosse Faces Northwestern For NCAA Title Sunday

No. 2 UNC Women's Lacrosse takes on No. 1 Northwestern in the NCAA championship game Sunday, May 24 at noon ET in Evanston, Ill. The game is a rematch of last year's title game that saw the Tar Heels win 12-8 to claim their fourth national championship. The game will air on ESPN with Jay Alter, Sheehan Stanwick-Burch, and Charlotte North on the call. (GoHeels.com)

The Rematch: How UNC, Northwestern Got to the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship Game

The 2026 NCAA Championship is set, and it’s a rematch everyone has been waiting for. Top-seeded Northwestern and defending national champion North Carolina meet Sunday at noon on ESPN in a rematch of the 2025 title, as two of the sport’s premier programs battle once again with a title on the line. UNC enters searching for back-to-back championships. (Inside Lacrosse)

Scott Forbes, Rom Kellis V and Jake Schaffner on UNC's Win Over Pittsburgh

UNC left the yard six times Saturday to rake past Pitt 13-5 and secure its spot in Sunday’s ACC Championship game. Eight Tar Heels recorded multi-hit games, while Rom Kellis V led the way at the plate with five RBIs, coming on two blasts over the right field fence, while Jake Schaffner finished a home run shy of the cycle to finish the afternoon 4-for-6. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Baseball blasts six home runs to power into ACC championship game

There have been plenty of home run derbies at the ACC tournament this week, and No. 2 North Carolina joined in the fun Saturday. The Tar Heels belted six home runs, two from Rom Kellis II, and rolled to a 13-5 victory over Pitt in the semifinals at Truist Field. It was the most UNC home runs since they blasted seven at Pittsburgh nearly 13 months ago. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Lawrence Taylor doing ‘much better’ after scary hospitalization

Lawrence Taylor’s recent scary medical issue is in his rearview mirror. The New York Giants legend, who spent several days in a hospital this spring, is doing "much better" now, his attorney, Mark Eiglarsh, said. "He’s feeling well and is back on the golf course." Taylor was admitted into a New Jersey medical center in April due to a stomach-related ailment. (New York Post)

UNC men’s lacrosse exits NCAA Tournament despite promising season

It wasn’t supposed to end Saturday. UNC Men's Lacrosse spent the season reestablishing itself as a championship contender, seemingly poised to clinch their first Final Four berth in five years. But after failing to slow No. 6-seed Syracuse’s late scoring run on Saturday, the No. 3-seeded Tar Heels saw their season end just short of championship weekend. (Daily Tar Heel)

Matt Able Urged To Return to North Carolina

UNC Basketball coaches and fans are awaiting Matt Able's decision whether to stay in the 2026 NBA Draft or play for the Tar Heels next season. ESPN NBA draft analyst Jeremy Woo suggested Able should remain in college at least one more season. "Returning to college and changing scenery from State to UNC could help him a year from now." (Sports Illustrated)

UNC Baseball faces hot Pitt team in ACC Tournament semifinals Saturday

No. 2 UNC Baseball faces a hot Pittsburgh team in the ACC tournament semifinals Saturday, but one with a very taxed pitching staff. The No. 14-seed Panthers were down to their final strike trailing by two in the top of the ninth inning Friday against No. 11-ranked Florida State when Kai Wagner blasted a three-run home run in an 8-6 quarterfinal win. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Differences Between Michael Malone & Hubert Davis On Recruiting Trail

How does new North Carolina Basketball Coach Michael Malone approach AAU events and being around other college coaches? David Sisk was on hand last weekend in Memphis and watched Malone and his staff, spoke with them, and observed how others received them. (View Video)

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