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Mack Hollins inspires graduates at D'Youville University commencement ceremony

More than 400 D'Youville University graduates walked the stage Saturday, marking a huge milestone in their lives. This year’s keynote speaker was former Buffalo Bills fan favorite and current New England Patriots receiver . He reflected on his journey to the NFL, battling an injury his senior year at UNC, and another injury at the combine. (WIVB.com)

Newsletter: UNC Basketball's Greek Connection, Able and Trimble at the Combine, Dominic Dominates

UNC Basketball is pursuing Greek center , Seth Trimble and are in Chicago for pre-draft combines, makes the Atlanta Dream, Bobby Petrino discusses UNC Football, Baseball sweeps Pitt, Lacrosse and Women’s Tennis advance, Softball’s season ends, and Eric Church visits UNC in this week's newsletter. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Small Ball, Mound Work Complete UNC Baseball's Weekend Sweep

UNC Baseball sent the moms and the seniors home happy Sunday, completing a three-game sweep of Pitt with a 7-3 victory at Boshamer Stadium. The win marked UNC’s first home ACC series sweep this season and improved the Tar Heels to 40-9-1 and 20-7 in ACC play. ’ squad laid down a season-high four sacrifice bunts in the series finale. (Inside Carolina)

Carolina puts on a show for the Class of 2026

For Carolina’s graduates, the party’s been going on for weeks now. The good times continued during Spring Commencement Saturday night at Kenan Stadium. Country music superstar Eric Church — a native of Granite Falls, North Carolina — put on a “Carolina” performance and shared his own version of string theory with UNC’s 7,183 newest alumni. (UNC.edu)

No. 2 Diamond Heels show off pitching depth in weekend sweep of Pitt

In clinching a three-game sweep of Pittsburgh (Highlights), No. 2 UNC Baseball followed a familiar pattern, getting strong pitching and more than enough offense. and were impressive, Walker McDuffie got a clutch bases-loaded strikeout in the eighth inning, and finished it off for a 7-2 Senior-Day victory. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Women’s Lacrosse Blows Past Clemson, 17-6, To Advance To Thursday’s Quarterfinal

UNC Women's Lacrosse blew past Clemson, 17-6, in the NCAA Tournament second round Sunday (Highlights). The Tar Heels face the winner of Stanford-Michigan on Thursday at Dorrance Field. Clemson scored first and UNC proceeded to run off 16 straight goals to force the blowout and a running clock. Chloe Humphrey starred with seven goals and four assists. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Women’s Lacrosse begins NCAA title run, spurred by defense...and some cursing

UNC Women's Lacrosse begins its title defense as one of the most decorated teams in the country. The Tar Heels placed seven players on USA Lacrosse’s All-America teams, headlined by reigning national player of the year Chloe Humphrey, who leads the country in goals and points and is entering conversations about the sport’s all-time greats. (Yahoo! Sports)

UNC Women's Lacrosse Opens NCAA Tournament Play vs. Clemson Sunday

No. 2 seed UNC Women's Lacrosse opens NCAA Tournament play Sunday, May 10 at noon on Dorrance Field. The Tar Heels face Clemson, who defeated Davidson on Friday to advance. Carolina defeated Clemson, 12-9, earlier this season in South Carolina. The Heels' game on Sunday will air on ESPN+ with Mike Guerriere and Dennis Cox on the call. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - What is UNC Basketball's Goal?

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss how NCAA Tournament expansion could affect scheduling for the Tar Heels and what the goals in that regard should be going forward for a UNC Basketball program looking to return to prominence in the era. (View Video)

UNC baseball secures a double-bye in the ACC Tournament

The 2026 college baseball regular season is heading toward the finish line, and once again, and the Diamond Heels are rolling. With four conference games left to play, the Diamond Heels have already claimed a top four seed in the upcoming Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Championship, giving them a double-bye to the quarterfinal round. (Keeping It Heel)

UNC Baseball's Balanced Approach Secures Series Over Pitt

Pittsburgh threw everything it had at UNC on Saturday to no avail as the Tar Heels secured their eighth ACC series of the season with a 12-2 win in Boshamer Stadium. earned his fourth win of the season, going six innings before giving way to in the seventh. ’s three-RBI day led seven Heels with RBI. (Inside Carolina)

Dominic Pietramala Breaks UNC Career & NCAA Tournament Records In Men's Lacrosse Win Over UAlbany

Dominic Pietramala's 10 goals fueled UNC Men's Lacrosse over UAlbany 24-6, on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament first round (Highlights). Pietramala became UNC's career goals leader as well as breaking UNC and NCAA Tournament single-game goal records. The Tar Heels advance to the quarterfinal round to face the winner of No. 6 Syracuse and Yale. (GoHeels.com)

Cooper Nicholson’s glove, bat accelerate UNC baseball’s 11th run-rule win of the season

’s glove and bat in the sixth inning steadied the game for No. 2 UNC Baseball when the game could have swung Pittsburgh’s way. A terrific defensive play and two-run homer by the junior third baseman in the sixth inning accelerated the Tar Heels’ 12-2 victory Saturday at Boshamer Stadium (Highlights), their 11th run-rule win this season. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Game On - North Carolina’s Chloe Humphrey

In 2025, Chloe Humphrey of UNC Women's Lacrosse became the first freshman to win the Tewaaraton Award as she led the Tar Heels to an undefeated season. A generational talent, Humphrey’s bigger impact may be the way she has elevated the sport and changed the dynamic of women’s lacrosse. (View Video)

UNC Baseball: Forbes, Players Interviews Post-Pitt Game One

The Diamond Heels set the series tone with a 4-1 victory over Pittsburgh at Boshamer Stadium Friday night. After the game, head coach , starting pitcher , and relief pitcher spoke with the media. DeCaro earned the winning decision with his five scoreless innings and seven strikeouts. (TarHeel247)
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Tuesday, May 12
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