UNC Softball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Softball.

Kiannah Pierce: I'm Not Done Yet

When I committed to UNC, I knew that my career would start and end here, no matter what it looked like. I have grown to become a Tar Heel bred and I want to see just how far UNC Softball can go. I will be returning for my sixth and final year at Carolina, to be part of something bigger than myself. hope you're not sick of me yet...because I'm back. (GoHeels.com)

A pair of former NC State softball players transfer to North Carolina

The UNC softball program has secured commitments from a pair of NC State transfers: infielder Michele Tarpey and pitcher Carly Maxton. Tarpey, a Fuquay-Varina, NC native, was the first of the two to commit to the Tar Heels. Coming off a very strong redshirt junior season, Tarpey is a player who should make an immediate impact in Chapel Hill. (Keeping It Heel)

Kat Rodriguez Named D1Softball First Team All-America

Kat Rodriguez has earned D1Softball First Team All-America Honors. Rodriguez had one of the best seasons in UNC history. The Pembroke Pines, Fla. native became the first player to win ACC Player of the Week honors four times in one season. She shattered UNC's single-season record with 83 RBI, which led the country at the end of the regular season. (GoHeels.com)

UNC's Kat Rodriguez Earns Softball America First-Team All-America Honors

Kat Rodriguez has earned Softball America First Team All-America Honors. Rodriguez rewrote the record book, becoming the first player to win ACC Player of the Week honors four times in a season. She shattered the single-season UNC record with 83 RBI. The mark led the country at the end of the regular season and tied the ACC single-season record. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Softball's Season Ends With Loss To Miami (OH) In NCAA Tournament

The 2025 UNC softball season came to a close with a 4-3 loss to Miami (OH) on Saturday afternoon in the Knoxville, Tennessee Regional. The RedHawks were able to put up all four runs in the top of the second inning. The Tar Heels fought back though. In the sixth, Carlie Myrtle blasted her 17th home run of the season to make it a one-run game. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Softball Falls To Ohio State In Regional Opener

No. 4 seed Carolina softball fell to No. 3 seed Ohio State on Friday afternoon in game one of the Knoxville Regional. Tomorrow the Tar Heels will look to save their season, needing to win two games, first up will be Miami (OH) at 2:30 p.m. Should they win, they will face the loser of Tennessee/Ohio State for a berth into the regional championship game. (GoHeels.com)

Five Tar Heels Named To All-Region Softball Team

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced its All-Region teams and five Tar Heels were named All-East-Region. Kat Rodriguez and Carlie Myrtle were named First Team All-Region. Rodriguez wins the honor after a historic season in Chapel Hill. The grad student hit .453 with a nation leading, program record, and ACC record tying 83 RBI. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Softball Makes NCAA Tournament For First Time Since 2019

For the first time since 2019, UNC Softball is dancing. The Tar Heels will be the No. 3 seed in the Knoxville Regional. This marks the 15th appearance in the NCAA Tournament. UNC faces Ohio State on Friday at 4 p.m. on ESPNU. In 2019, UNC played in the Knoxville Regional where it met Ohio State and reached the regional final against Tennessee. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Softball Flashes The Leather In 2-0 Win Over Notre Dame To Open ACC Tournament

UNC Softball picked up its 40th win for the first time since 2017 and its first ACC Tournament win since 2019 with a thrilling 2-0 victory over Notre Dame (Highlights). The Tar Heels defense and Kenna Raye Dark stole the show. Dark pitched her 15th complete game and seventh complete game shutout of the season in a dominating performance. (GoHeels.com)

Kat Rodriguez, Carlie Myrtle Earn All-ACC Softball Honors

North Carolina's Kat Rodriguez was named to the All-ACC Softball First Team and Carlie Myrtle was named to the Third Team on Wednesday. Rodriguez has compiled one of the best single seasons in UNC and ACC history. The Florida native shattered UNC's single-season RBI record with 83 which also ties the single-season ACC record and leads the nation. (GoHeels.com)

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