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UNC Catcher Macon Winslow’s Fresh Start in Carolina Blue

North Carolina junior catcher arrived in Chapel Hill via the transfer portal from Duke, but his connection to Carolina runs deeper than a simple roster move. Winslow has been close with fellow Diamond Heel since childhood, so close that he once lived with Gallaher's family during high school, and lives with him again now. (TarHeel247)

Darcy Felter Named ACC Women's Lacrosse Offensive Player Of The Week

UNC Women's Lacrosse attacker Darcy Felter has been named ACC Offensive Player of the Week for her performance at No. 19 JMU last Friday. This is the first ACC weekly recognition of her career. Felter led the Tar Heels and matched her career high with five goals. She put all her shots on target, scored on a free position, and added two groundballs. (GoHeels.com)

Marcus Allen, Thaddeus Dixon Invited To 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

UNC defensive backs and have been invited to participate in the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, taking place Feb. 23 - Mar. 2 in Indianapolis, Ind. The combine features 319 of the nation's top prospects for an opportunity to showcase their skills through a series of drills, tests, and interviews in advance of the 2026 NFL Draft. (GoHeels.com)

Shelby Barbee Leads UNC Softball Past Coastal Carolina, 8-2

UNC Softball moved to 4-0 for the first time since 2024 with an 8-2 victory over Coastal Carolina on Wednesday (Highlights). North Carolina's offense exploded in the fourth inning behind the bat of Shelby Barbee, who tied the game 2-2 with a home run to right center. It was her third home run in four games, adding to her ACC-leading home run total. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Women's Basketball to leave Carmichael Arena, share next home for men’s team

The tradition of North Carolina Women’s Basketball home games being played in a classic and beloved venue will end. Whichever arena option UNC chooses, whether it be building a new arena or renovating the Smith Center, the Tar Heels women’s program will play there, and the men’s and women’s teams will have separate practice facilities. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Matthew Matthijs Returns, Takes on Captain Role for UNC Baseball

has never been the loudest guy, but entering 2026, he doesn't have to be. UNC Baseball's senior right-hander was named a team captain this preseason, a role coach says reflects years of growth. " and are our two captains this year. They aren't our only leaders, but they are our captains." (TarHeel247)

Caleb Wilson Suffers Sprained Left Wrist, UNC Confirms

North Carolina forward suffered a sprained left wrist during Monday's loss to Miami, a UNC spokesman confirmed Tuesday. Wilson missed 6 1/2 minutes of the second half of the 75-66 defeat, spending a good bit of time in the dressing room with athletic trainer Doug Halverson. Wilson returned with the left hand and wrist heavily wrapped. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Five UNC Women's Lacrosse Standouts Named To Tewaaraton Award Watch List

UNC Women's Lacrosse saw five Tar Heels named to the Tewaaraton Award Watch List. Sam Forrest, Chloe Humphrey, Betty Nelson, Eliza Osburn and Brooklyn Walker-Welch were included on the early-season list for the top player in women's college lacrosse. Humphrey's stellar 2025 freshman season culminated in UNC's first-ever Tewaaraton Award. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Tyler Hansbrough Weighs in On UNC Basketball's Loss At Miami

North Carolina Basketball legend joins the Field of 68 podcast to break down the Tar Heels' "let-down" loss to the Miami Hurricanes on Tuesday night following UNC's big emotional victory over the Duke Blue Devils on Sunday. (View Video)

UNC Baseball 2026 Pitching Preview

Despite the massive turnover seen with the batting order, the Diamond Heels were able to keep a steady staff of pitchers for 2026. Returning arms like , , and anchor the crew of slingers looking to improve upon last season's ACC-best 3.47 ERA. So let's get familiar with the Tar Heels' pitchers this season. (TarHeel247)

Caleb Wilson Named To Wooden Award Late Midseason Top 20 List

UNC freshman forward is one of 20 players to make the 2026 Late Midseason Wooden Award Watch List. Wilson leads the Tar Heels in scoring (20.2 points per game), rebounding (9.6 rpg), blocked shots (30), and steals (36) entering Tuesday night's Tar Heel game at Miami. He has scored in double figures in all 24 games this season. (GoHeels.com)

Coby White says he figured he was 'next on the chopping block' in Chicago, thrilled to return home

said he wasn’t surprised when Chicago Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas informed him last week the team was trading him after seven seasons. White said the writing was on the wall in Chicago. His name has been subject to trade rumors for weeks. "I figured I was next on the chopping block." (Associated Press)

UNC Basketball star Caleb Wilson hurts hand in Tar Heels’ loss at Miami. What we know

left the game with just under 15 minutes left in the second half and went to the locker room with UNC trainer Doug Halverson. Wilson returned with his hand heavily taped and re-entered the game with 8:47 remaining before sitting out the final 1:43. Afterward, coach downplayed the injury. "There is no situation," he said. (Yahoo! Sports)

Video: This Week in UNC Baseball with Scott Forbes - Opening Weekend

UNC Baseball season opens Friday with Indiana coming to Boshamer Stadium for a three-game series. It's the first time the Tar Heels and Hoosiers have met on the diamond. Inside Carolina's Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley spoke with UNC coach to discuss opening day and the lead-up to the 2026 season. (View Video)

Figuring Out The 'Why' For UNC Basketball

is in year five and he’s had some good teams and some incredible moments, yet we keep coming back to these moments where the Tar Heels look uninspired, start slowly, and can’t build on their success. It’s lack of consistency that has defined Davis’ tenure at UNC. It’s a problem. Momentum from the win over Duke died at Miami. (Inside Carolina)
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Today In UNC History
February 12, 1795
Hinton James becomes the first student to enter the University of North Carolina, arriving from Wilmington, NC on foot.
February 12, 1925
Head cheerleader Vic Huggins introduces Rameses, the school’s first ram mascot, at halftime of UNC’s 28-27 loss to South Carolina.
February 12, 1975
North Carolina point guard Phil Ford runs Dean Smith's "Four Corners" offense to perfection in a 78-70 win over Duke in Chapel Hill on February 12, 1975 (Video).
February 12, 1997
Ed Cota’s baseline floater with 4.5 seconds to play gives Carolina a 45-44 win at NC State. It is the fewest points ever by Carolina in a Dean Smith victory.
February 12, 2000
Vince Carter of the Toronto Raptors wins the 2000 NBA Dunk Contest with one of the all-time great performances.
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