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This Week in UNC Sports
It’s a lighter week for UNC sports as we approach the end of September. The football team will enjoy the second of its two open weeks, while most other sports are off until the weekend. That doesn’t include the men’s and women’s tennis teams, which are continuing competition in the ITA All-American Championships through Sunday. (
Chapelboro.com)
Carolina Olympic Sports Weekly: September 14-20 - Rivalry Wins and Ranked Matchups
It was another busy week across North Carolina Olympic sports, highlighted by a rivalry win for women’s soccer, ranked matchups across several programs, and the beginning of fall tournament play for both Tar Heel tennis teams. Here is a look back at the week across Carolina Olympic sports and what is coming up next. (
Tar Heel Blue)
No. 25 UNC Volleyball Beats FGCU In Four To Wrap Non-Conference Play
No. 25 North Carolina volleyball closed non-conference play with a four-set win over FGCU (25-21, 25-16, 20-25, 25-22) on Saturday. Jackie Taylor dominated finishing with a season-high in blocks and kills with nine apiece. Safi Hampton finished with 12 kills, Chelsea Thorpe had nine and Bridget Malone and Laynie Smith finished with eight each. (
GoHeels.com)
No. 25 UNC Volleyball Falls In Four Sets At No. 1 Nebraska
No. 25 UNC Volleyball became just the second team to take a set off No. 1 Nebraska on Friday before falling in four sets (14-25, 25-20, 21-25, 10-25). Chelsea Thorpe led the match with 14 kills. The Tar Heels' 10 blocks are the most against Nebraska this season and .286 is the third lowest hitting percentage that Nebraska has been held to this season. (
GoHeels.com)
This Week in UNC Sports: September 14-20, 2026
Thursday, Sep. 17 - Women’s soccer will welcome No. 3 Duke at Dorrance Field. The Blue Devils won the only meeting between the schools last season. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. TV channel: ACC Network. Sunday, Sep. 20 - Field hockey will play its ACC opener at
Karen Shelton Stadium against No. 11 Virginia Sunday at 12 p.m. TV channel: ACC Network. (
Chapelboro.com)
No. 18 UNC Volleyball Falls In Four Sets To Vanderbilt In NYC
No. 18 UNC Volleyball fell in four sets (16-25, 26-24, 19-25, 25-27) to Vanderbilt on Sunday in New York City, dropping the Tar Heels to 4-2 on the season. Safi Hampton led Carolina with 11 kills and Jackie Taylor led with eight blocks. Laynie Smith and Chelsea Thorpe each had nine kills. UNC next heads to Nebraska to take on No. 1 Nebraska and FGCU. (
GoHeels.com)
No. 18 UNC Volleyball Falls To No. 3 Kentucky
No. 18 UNC Volleyball suffered its first loss of the season at the hands of No. 3 Kentucky on Wednesday night (11-25, 19-25, 18-25). Bridget Malone and Safi Hampton led the team with seven kills apiece and Jackie Taylor and Lauren Schutter each had three blocks. The Tar Heels head to New York to take on another SEC foe in Vanderbilt on Sunday. (
GoHeels.com)
This Week in UNC Sports: September 7-13, 2026
After two weeks which saw Tar Heel teams playing as far east as Dublin and as far west as California, the first full week of September will give UNC fans plenty of chances to see Carolina in action in Chapel Hill. Among the notable games are the home opener for football and a major matchup on the soccer pitch. The football team will take center stage Saturday. (
Chapelboro.com)
Bridget Malone's Career Night Leads No. 19 UNC Volleyball To Thrilling Win Over Colorado State
No.19 UNC Volleyball (4-0) remains undefeated after a 5-set battle against Colorado State on Friday at Carmichael Arena (25-19, 25-21, 21-25, 18-25, 16-14,
Highlights). Bridget Malone had a career night with 23 kills, five digs, and four blocks, becoming the first Tar Heel since Safi Hampton against SMU on Oct. 31, 2025 to have 20+ kills in a match. (
GoHeels.com)
Being 'volleyball dad' at UNC dramatically different for Michael Malone this season
Michael Malone calls himself a "volleyball dad," but the dynamics of that have changed dramatically from when he followed Bridget Malone’s freshman season with the Tar Heels. Last season, he could keep a low profile while watching his daughter’s matches. Now, Malone said when he arrives at a match, it’s no longer just about representing himself. (
Tar Heel Tribune)