Previewing UNC volleyball’s 2026 season

Posted Aug 21, 2026
UNC returns every player who played meaningful minutes last year, with the exception of one starter — Second Team All-ACC Maddy May. Schall will have to figure out that hole in the starting lineup. Apart from that however, the Tar Heels are set. The two gems to watch are UNC’s All-ACC hitters, senior Safi Hampton and graduate Chelsea Thorpe. (Daily Tar Heel)

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