No. 19 UNC Volleyball Wins Final Preseason Tune Up Over High Point

Posted Aug 23, 2026
UNC Volleyball made its first showing of the season Saturday in an exhibition match against High Point. The Tar Heels, who came in at No. 19 in the AVCA Preseason Top 25, topped the Panthers, 4-1, at Carmichael Arena. Graduate opposite hitter Chelsea Thorpe led the offense for the Tar Heels. Carolina begins the regular season at Davidson next Saturday. (GoHeels.com)

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