UNC Softball
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Softball.
Newsletter: UNC Baseball To Super Regionals, Samodurov Commits, Able, Brown, and Thomas Sign
UNC Baseball advanced to the Super Regional and will host either Texas A&M or USC. It was a big week for Tar Heel Basketball following the commitment of
Alexandros Samodurov and signings of
Matt Able,
Kevin Thomas, and Terrence Brown. UNC Football lost a transfer QB, Volleyball heads overseas, and Sarah Gresham left it all on the field. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Emily LeGette, Sanaa Thompson Earn NFCA All-America Softball Honors
Emily LeGette and Sanaa Thompson have both earned All-America softball honors, the NFCA announced Wednesday afternoon. LeGette earns first-team All-America honors after rewriting the North Carolina record book, setting the single season program records for home runs (27), best slugging percentage (1.117), and most total bases (153). (
GoHeels.com)
Emily LeGette Earns All-America Honors From D1Softball
D1Softball has named Emily LeGette Second Team All-America. It is her second All-America honor of the year after earning second team honors from Softball America. LeGette earns All-America honors after rewriting the UNC record book, setting single-season program records for home runs (27), slugging percentage (1.117), and total bases (153). (
GoHeels.com)
Newsletter: Chapel Hill Regional Set, Neo Signs, Keita Wins EuroLeague Title, Latest On Samodurov
UNC Baseball hosts a tough Chapel Hill regional with VCU, Tennessee, and ECU coming to town this weekend.
Neoklis Avdalas has signed with UNC Basketball, Seyon Keita won a EuroLeague title,
Alexandros Samodurov is still on
Michael Malone’s radar, Women’s Lacrosse fell just short of an NCAA title, Kenan Stadium renovations have begun, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Emily LeGette Earns All-America & Most Improved Player-Of-The-Year Honors From Softball America
Softball America has named North Carolina's Emily LeGette the Most Improved Player of the Year as well as earning Second Team All-America honors. LeGette earns All-America honors after rewriting the Carolina record book, setting the single season program records for home runs (27), best slugging percentage (1.117), and most total bases (153). (
GoHeels.com)
Newsletter: Matt Able Decision Time, Michael Malone on the Recruiting Trail, Kevin Thomas Commits
The NBA Draft Combine is over, and it’s decision time for UNC shooting guard
Matt Able. Plus,
Michael Malone hit the recruiting trail handing out scholarship offers, 4-star wing
Kevin Thomas committed to the Tar Heels, Baseball took the series over State, Women’s Lacrosse advanced to the Final Four, Kenan Stadium is getting a makeover, and more. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
UNC Softball Earns Four NFCA All-Region Selections
UNC Softball had four players earn NFCA All-Region honors. Emily LeGette and Sanaa Thompson earned first team honors, Lexie Roberts was second team, and Shelby Barbee made third team. This is the first time UNC had four honorees in back-to-back seasons and the first time since 2008-09 with multiple first-team selections in back-to-back seasons. (
GoHeels.com)
Newsletter: UNC Basketball's Greek Connection, Able and Trimble at the Combine, Dominic Dominates
UNC Basketball is pursuing Greek center
Alexandros Samodurov, Seth Trimble and
Matt Able are in Chicago for pre-draft combines,
Indya Nivar 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)
UNC Softball Upsets No. 22 Clemson Behind Stellar Performance From Jil Livengood
UNC Softball earned a 4-2 upset victory over No. 22 Clemson in the first round of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday (
Highlights). Jil Livengood dominated, pitching four shutout innings and only allowing one hit. The freshman stepped up and gave Carolina exactly what it needed. UNC faces Duke in the quarterfinals Thursday at 5 p.m. on ACC Network. (
GoHeels.com)
Emily LeGette, Sanaa Thompson Earn All-ACC Softball Honors
Emily LeGette and Sanaa Thompson earned All-ACC Softball honors the league announced Wednesday. LeGette was named to the first team after hitting a UNC record 26 home runs in the regular season. She is the second first-team selection of the
Megan Smith Lyon era, joining high school teammate Kat Rodriguez with first-team honors last season. (
GoHeels.com)