UNC Is Hosting! Regional Baseball Set For Next Weekend In Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina will be one of 16 regional hosts for the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championships, the NCAA announced Sunday night. It marks the 15th time the Tar Heels will host an NCAA Regional. The Chapel Hill Regional will take place Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31 with a possible final game on Monday, June 1. (GoHeels.com)

Former UNC pitcher Dalton Pence promoted to Double-A in Texas Rangers' organization

Tar Heel fans remember Dalton Pence as a lockdown multi-inning reliever. The Texas Rangers selected Pence in the 11th round of the 2024 MLB Draft, as their vision for him was not to have him come out of the pen, but to start games for them. So far, it's been working out really well for both sides, as Pence has taken that next step toward the big leagues. (Keeping It Heel)

Former UNC national champion Deon Thompson retires from professional basketball

When you look at the best college basketball teams of all time, UNC's 2008-09 national championship-winning team has to be up there. One player not talked about enough on that title-winning team is Deon Thompson. After an accomplished 16-year career played mainly overseas, Thompson announced his retirement from professional basketball on Monday. (USA Today)

Carolina Performing Arts Unveils Multi-Day Performance Festival for ‘Campus and Downtown’

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and, in our modern society, many people are struggling with loneliness and finding connection with others. Alison Friedman, the Executive and Artistic Director for Carolina Performing Arts, says helping address that is at the core of her department’s new festival - called “All. Together. Now.” - unveiled on Tuesday. (Chapelboro.com)

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)

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