Ryan Lynch Selected To Preseason College Pitcher Of The Year Watch List
UNC sophomore
Ryan Lynch has been named to Baseball America's Preseason College Pitcher of the Year Watch List, the organization announced on Tuesday morning. The big righty is one of just 20 players included in the recognition that considers every pitcher in the nation. Lynch enters his sophomore season after earning Freshman All-America status. (
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Five Tar Heels Named Nike Lacrosse Preseason Media All-Americas
UNC Women's Lacrosse saw five Tar Heels named to the Nike Lacrosse Preseason Media All-America teams, Inside Lacrosse announced Tuesday. Sam Forrest, Chloe Humphrey, and Brooklyn Walker-Welch made first team, while Kate Levy and Eliza Osburn were tabbed third team. Forrest finished 2025 widely considered the top defender in the nation. (
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Video: Coach Scott Forbes UNC Baseball Media Day Press Conference
North Carolina head baseball coach
Scott Forbes speaks with the media during the Tar Heels' annual media day at Boshamer Stadium on Tuesday afternoon in Chapel Hill.
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Tue Feb 3
Chansky’s Notebook: Time Will Tell
UNC Men's Basketball is a bit of a mystery. They are 18-4 and ranked 14th in the country, some polls have them lower and the latest NCAA seeding has them sixth. Their losses are a blowout to Michigan State on a neutral floor and three on the road at SMU, Stanford, and Cal when they could have taken control of the games before they lost them. (
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Luka Bogavac, Jarin Stevenson, Jonathan Powell Anchor UNC's Recent Bench Success
Lost in the mire of Syracuse’s late comeback attempt was a
UNC box score that continues to underscore the Tar Heels’ growing depth. With
Jaydon Young filling a starter role of late, the bench trio of Luka Bogavac,
Jarin Stevenson, and
Jonathan Powell has helped UNC solidify a rotation that does far more than simply relieve the starting unit for breathers. (
Inside Carolina)
Hubert Davis says late collapse after building big lead ‘unacceptable’
It all seemed to be coming together for North Carolina before it nearly fell apart. With a 32-point lead, the No. 14 Tar Heels slipped into cruise control with 10 minutes remaining, lost focus, and put the brakes on most of what they had done to build the lead. UNC had to withstand a 32-8 Syracuse run to pull within six before holding on for an 87-77 victory. (
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Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's Jekyll & Hyde Performances
UNC looked like a top-10 basketball team the first 30 minutes vs. Syracuse on Monday but nearly gave it all away with a lackluster, unfocused performance down the stretch. The odd thing is, both versions of the Tar Heels are a reality. And the question is, can the Tar Heels be more Dr. Jekyll and less Mr. Hyde?
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Tue Feb 3
2025-26 Bubba Cunningham Athletic Director’s Scholar-Athletes Recognized
Honoring success and dedication in the classroom, 26 student-athletes were celebrated Monday as the 2025-26 Bubba Cunningham Athletic Director's Scholar-Athlete Award recipients. All selected student-athletes for this distinction have attained the highest level of academic achievement during their careers as student-athletes at North Carolina. (
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Drake Maye says he's 'turned a corner' with shoulder issue; no concern for Super Bowl LX
Concerns about
Drake Maye's shoulder can be moved down to DEFCON 5, after the New England Patriots quarterback and coaching staff all downplayed the injury. During Super Bowl LX Opening Night, in which he was engulfed by a throng of media, Maye said he felt good after Monday's throwing session. "I feel good. I'll be just fine," Maye said. (
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Tar Heels Disgruntled After Nearly Losing 32-Point Lead: 'Unacceptable'
UNC came close to writing one of the darkest chapters in program history Monday in the Smith Center. That’s no hyperbole. After building up a 32-point lead against Syracuse, the Tar Heels saw that lead dwindle down to as little as six points in less than nine minutes of game time before the Orange mercifully ran out of time. "That’s just unacceptable." (
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North Carolina vs. Syracuse Postgame Notes
It was UNC's 1,100th regular-season ACC game. The Tar Heels are 777-323. The 777 wins are the most by any team.
Henri Veesaar became the ACC leader in double-doubles with his 12th of the season. Luke Bogavac scored 10 points, his third straight game in double figures.
Jonathan Powell tied his season high with three 3FGs and scored 12 points. (
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Video: Carolina Insider - Post-Syracuse Reactions & Interviews
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Jones Angell and Adam Lucas for Carolina Insider postgame reactions as they break down the Tar Heels' 87-77 win over the Syracuse Orange, review game stats and highlights, speak with coach
Hubert Davis and
Luka Bogavac, and more.
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Tue Feb 3
UNC Strong Again Closing Out First Half vs. Syracuse
With 3:05 left in the first half Monday against Syracuse, UNC led by five. From there, the Tar Heels rattled off 12 straight points to extend their lead to 14 at the half. That surge grew into a 40-14 run over a 13:35 span as UNC's lead ballooned to 32 in the second half. Closing the first 20 minutes strongly has been beneficial the Tar Heels' last few games. (
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Martina Ballen, Hubert West Named Tar Heel Trailblazers
Carolina Athletics will honor long-time administrator Martina Ballen and former UNC track and field athlete and coach Hubert West with 2026 Tar Heel Trailblazer awards. The award recognizes individuals who paved the way for success in the student-athlete experience, spotlighting pioneers who have made lasting contributions at UNC and beyond. (
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Video: IC Podcast - UNC Question Marks After Win Over Syracuse
Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's victory over Syracuse and what the last ten minutes of action mean for
Hubert Davis' team as they head into the first Duke matchup of the season on Saturday.
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Tue Feb 3