UNC Softball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Softball.

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)

Newsletter: Trimble's Triple, Banghart's Big Win, Surratt's Super Sunday, Remembering James Spurling

What a week in UNC sports! Seth Trimble became a legend, Women’s Basketball beat State in their house, Chazz Surratt won a Super Bowl, two future Tar Heels were named McDonald’s All-Americans, Coby White is coming home, RJ Davis was honored, we remember the life and legacy of James Spurling, and more. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Softball Powers Its Way To 11-3 Victory Over James Madison

UNC Softball moved to 3-0 on the young season with an 11-3 run-rule win over James Madison on Sunday afternoon. Shelby Barbee continued her torrid start to the season, belting her second home run of the season and racking up four RBI and reaching base all three plate appearances. MC Eaton made an immediate impact in her first Tar Heel start. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Softball Slugs Its Way To 15-3 Victory Over Elon

UNC Softball erupted for 15 runs against Elon in a 15-3 victory Friday. Just like opening day, Sanaa Thompson started the offense for the Tar Heels. Kinaah Pierce followed suit with a single load the bases for Rayna Blackwell. For the second season in a row, Blackwell hit the first home run of the season with a grand slam to left field to make it 6-0. (GoHeels.com)

Newcomers, Kenna Raye Dark Power UNC Softball To 4-1 Win In Season Opener

Kenna Raye Dark pitched her 30th career complete game as UNC Softball opened the season with a 4-1 victory over St. Joseph's on Thursday afternoon. The offense started to heat up courtesy of Sanaa Thompson's triple in the fourth. In her first start as a Tar Heel, Lindsay Lumsden broke the seal on the offense, as her sac-fly brought Thompson home. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Softball Preview: Building a Winning Culture

After posting a 40-17 record last season, the Tar Heels' first 40-win season since 2017, UNC Softball enters 2026 aiming not only to return to the NCAA Regionals, but to build on its momentum under third-year coach Megan Smith Lyon. "Every day is trying to push the needle forward and try to get better and better with this program," Smith Lyon said. (Inside Carolina)

Sanaa Thompson Named To Preseason All-ACC Softball Team

Sanaa Thompson has been named to the preseason All-ACC Softball Team. The junior has been a star for the Tar Heels her first two seasons at UNC. Hitting .370 with a .410 on base percentage while slugging .594. She ranks in the top 10 in each of those categories in program history. She's hit 14 home runs in two seasons with 93 RBI and 80 runs. (GoHeels.com)

National Girls & Women In Sports Day Celebration Set For Jan. 25

Young Tar Heel fans are invited to join the UNC women's sports teams for 2026 UNC National Girls & Women in Sports Day, an annual event to highlight women's athletics at Carolina. The NGWSD celebration is Jan. 25 from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Bill Koman Practice Complex on UNC's campus. The event is for girls and boys pre-K through eighth grade. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Softball Releases 2026 Schedule

UNC Softball has announced its 2026 schedule. The Tar Heels will play 53 regular-season games with 33 games at home. The slate features four conference champions, 13 NCAA Tournament teams, three of which made it to the Super Regionals. Six opponents finished in the top 25 of the RPI, four between 26-50, and eight finished between 51-100. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Baseball, Softball Participate In Share Your Holiday, Women's Basketball Hosts Book Drive

Over the past week, the UNC baseball and softball teams participated in purchasing items for the "Share Your Holiday" initiative, coordinated by the Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center. Share Your Holiday supports low-income families, the disabled, and the elderly during the holidays. Women's Basketball also hosted a book drive. (GoHeels.com)

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