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Armed with a proven basketball IQ, Chloe Clardy is ready to school her opponents
On Jan. 4 of this year, the Stanford Cardinal came into Carmichael Arena and wrestled out a 77-71 overtime win over the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels. Twelve of Stanford’s points — including 4 in overtime — came from then-junior guard Chloe Clardy, who also posted a career-high nine rebounds. A few months later, the Tar Heels were in the Sweet 16 for the second straight year and Clardy and the Cardinal were watching from home for the second straight year.
Inside the Castle - Ep. 176 - Deepening Our Arteries: Reforming National Dredging
Dredging serves as the critical, often unseen foundation of global trade, national defense, and supply chain resilience. In this episode of Inside the Castle, hosts Reagan Lauritzen and Amy Snively sit down with Ms. Erica Janocha, Dredging Program Manager at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Headquarters, to discuss how USACE is modernizing the way it delivers the Nation’s dredging mission.
No. 25 UNC volleyball defeats Georgia Tech in five sets
No. 25 North Carolina volleyball (9-3, 4-0 ACC) came back to take down Georgia Tech (11-4, 3-1) in five sets Sunday afternoon in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels came back after dropping the first two sets, completing the reverse sweep to stay perfect in ACC play. After playing from behind for most of the first three sets, the Tar Heels came back to win the third and never trailed again.
With new developments in research, football is reckoning with CTE
Last week, North Carolina’s bright blue helmets descended into Death Valley to take on the Clemson Tigers. Every time the ball was snapped, the offensive line clashed with the pass rush. One set of 300-pound bodies colliding with another. Wide receivers didn’t get hit quite as much, but when the ball did find them, that accompanying hit came with more running room and a helmet colliding with the ground. Multiply that game by 12 across the season, 13 if you’re lucky and up to 16 if you’re good.
Inside the Castle - Ep. 174 Remembering 9/11: A Solemn Duty and the USACE Response
On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Inside the Castle pauses to honor the nearly 3,000 precious lives lost and the unimaginable courage of the first responders who ran toward the danger. In this solemn episode, podcast hosts Reagan Lauritzen and Amy Snively talk with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Historian Dr. John Lonnquest and USACE Curator Eric Reinert to reflect on USACE’s rapid mobilization and the sacred duty of preserving that history.
Previewing UNC football’s 2026 schedule
North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick enters his sophomore season looking to improve on last year’s disappointing 4-8 record, but with a tougher slate of games to work with. The road ahead includes several top-ranked ACC teams and two teams in the Top 10 of the Associated Press’ preseason rankings.
UNC softball falls to Virginia Tech, 5-4, in Game 3 to get swept
Sports UNC softball players huddle during the game against South Carolina at Anderson Softball Stadium on Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026. UNC lost 16-14. Apr 26, 2026, 7:31 PM North Carolina softball (31-18, 9-15 ACC) fell to No. 13 Virginia Tech (41-9, 15-6 ACC), 5-4, Sunday afternoon in Blacksburg, Va. UNC stayed within reach of the Hokies in the series finale, but a sixth-inning offensive surge by Virginia Tech pushed them ahead, handing the Tar Heels the loss in their final regular-season game.
UNC softball falls to No. 16 Virginia Tech, 14-5, in five innings
Sports UNC softball players huddle during the game against South Carolina at Anderson Softball Stadium on Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026. UNC lost 16-14. Apr 25, 2026, 11:12 PM North Carolina softball (31-17, 9-14 ACC) fell to No. 16 Virginia Tech (40-9, 14-6 ACC), 14-5, in five innings Saturday in Blacksburg, Va. After a hot start, the Tar Heels were unable to keep up with the Hokie offense and Virginia Tech first baseman Michelle Chatfield, who hit three home runs and knocked in nine runs.
Despite explosive fourth inning, UNC softball falls, 16-14, to No. 24 South Carolina in eight
Sports UNC graduate infielder Shelby Barbee (2) throws the ball during the game against South Carolina at Anderson Softball Stadium on Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026. Apr 23, 2026, 12:41 AM North Carolina softball (31-15, 9-12 ACC) fell to No. 24 South Carolina (27-21, 5-13 SEC), 16-14, in eight innings Wednesday evening in Chapel Hill.
Caden Glauber's longest outing as a Tar Heel propels No. 6 UNC baseball to game two win
Sports UNC first-year right-handed pitcher Caden Glauber (27) throws the ball during the game against Longwood at Boshamer Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. UNC won 5-3. Senior Writer Apr 4, 2026, 8:56 PM As head coach Scott Forbes paced from the home dugout to the mound, UNC's infield huddled around 18-year-old Caden Glauber with the bullpen looking on from the left field corner. That walk typically indicates the end of a pitcher’s night.
No. 6 UNC baseball outlasts No. 22 Boston College, 8-7, in game three to win series
Sports UNC junior outfielder Owen Hull (8) rounds third base during the game against Virginia at Boshamer Stadium on Friday, March 6, 2026. UNC lost 13-3. Senior Writer Apr 4, 2026, 7:07 PM No. 6 UNC baseball (27-5-1, 11-4 ACC) outlasted No. 22 Boston College (22-11, 9-6 ACC) on Saturday afternoon, 8-7, at Boshamer Stadium in the conference rubber match.
No. 6 UNC baseball overcomes No. 22 Boston College in game two, 5-2, to tie the series
Sports UNC junior infielder Jake Schaffner (2) celebrates makes it to third base during the game against Indiana at Boshamer Stadium on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Assistant Sports Editor Apr 3, 2026, 11:56 PM No. 6 UNC baseball (26-5-1, 10-4 ACC) overcame No. 22 Boston College (22-10, 9-5 ACC), 5-2, on Friday evening at Boshamer Stadium to even the series.
No. 6 UNC baseball walks off Campbell, 5-4, in 14 innings
Sports UNC junior infielder Erik Paulsen (44) gets a rival player out on first base during the game against Campbell on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Apr 1, 2026, 5:00 AM No. 6 UNC Baseball (25-4-1, 9-3 ACC) outlasted Campbell (18-10, 11-1 CAA), 5-4, in 14 innings Tuesday evening in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heel bullpen held the Camels scoreless over the last 10 innings, snapping their 9-game win streak and avoiding the mid-week upset.
UNC softball pushes past Liberty, 11-6, on the road
News UNC softball players celebrate after a home run during the game against Stetson at Anderson Softball Stadium on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Apr 1, 2026, 1:13 AM The North Carolina softball team (25-9, 5-7 ACC) dominated Liberty University (16-18, 9-3 CUSA), 11-6, on Tuesday evening at Kamphuis Field. The Tar Heels struck first in the opening inning, highlighted by a three-run home run from graduate infielder Shelby Barbee to jump out to a 3–0 lead.
UNC softball run rules Marist, 12-2, on Saturday afternoon
Sports UNC graduate outfielder Kiannah Pierce (16) throws the ball during the game against Stetson at Anderson Softball Stadium on Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026. UNC won 12-4. Mar 28, 2026, 8:51 PM The North Carolina softball team (24-9, 5-7 ACC) defeated Marist (15-17, 9-1 MAAC), 12-2, Saturday afternoon at Anderson Softball Stadium. The Tar Heels hit three home runs and run-ruled the Red Foxes in five innings.
UNC softball weathers Cal, 11-6, on the West Coast in extra innings
Sports UNC softball players celebrate after a home run during the game against Stetson at Anderson Softball Stadium on Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026. UNC won 12-4. Mar 14, 2026, 12:19 AM UNC softball (20-3, 4-3 ACC) beat California (9-18, 0-4 ACC), 11-6, taking the series opener in extra innings Friday evening in Saratoga, California. The Tar Heels erupted for five runs in the eighth inning to push past the Golden Bears, managing to pull out the win after losing their 6-4 lead in the seventh.
Tyler Howe's heroic hitting revives UNC baseball in third-game walk-off against Virginia
Sports UNC first-year outfielder/first baseman Tyler Howe (12) is at bat during the game against Richmond at Boshamer Stadium on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. UNC won 10-0. Mar 10, 2026, 1:18 AM Tyler Howe has been in and out of the lineup, playing here and there when called upon by head coach Scott Forbes. The Huntersville, N.C., native had five at-bats during the second game of UNC's Saturday doubleheader against Virginia, but none of them were as important as his third and fifth.
UNC softball gives up late lead to No. 16 virginia, falls, 19-14, in game three to lose series
Sports UNC senior outfielder Lexie Roberts (14) throws the ball during the game against Stetson at Anderson Softball Stadium on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Mar 8, 2026, 3:12 AM UNC softball (19-3, 3-3 ACC) fell to No. 16 Virginia (22-2, 2-1 ACC), 19-14, losing the series in extra innings Saturday evening in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels rode the momentum from the first game of their doubleheader into the second, scoring five runs in the first inning.
UNC softball walks off No. 16 Virginia, 11-9, in eight innings
Sports UNC softball players cheer from the dugout during the game against Stetson at Anderson Softball Stadium on Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026. UNC won 12-4. Mar 7, 2026, 11:09 PM UNC softball (19-2, 3-2 ACC) beat No. 16 Virginia (21-2, 1-1 ACC), 11-9, in extra innings Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill. Junior first baseman Emily LeGette smashed three home runs, including the walk-off three-run shot in the eighth, to complete the North Carolina comeback after being down 7-1 early in the game.
At UNC a year early, Caden Glauber is already finding his footing on the mound
Sports UNC first-year right-handed pitcher Caden Glauber (27) throws the ball during the game against Longwood at Boshamer Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. UNC won 5-3. Feb 20, 2026, 4:52 PM In the seventh inning with North Carolina leading Longwood, head coach Scott Forbes called for Caden Glauber to enter in relief. The 6-foot-4 true first-year, who just turned 18, should be a high school senior.
No. 10 UNC baseball gets by Longwood, 5-3, to remain unbeaten
Sports UNC senior right-handed pitcher Cameron Padgett (15) throws the ball during the game against Longwood at Boshamer Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. Feb 19, 2026, 12:13 AM No. 10 UNC baseball (5-0) beat Longwood (3-1), 5-3, Wednesday evening in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels struck out 13 Lancer batters and rode a 4-run first inning to another midweek win, staying undefeated five games into the 2026 season.
No. 11 Diamond Heels take down Indiana, 9-4, in season opener
Sports UNC junior right-handed pitcher Jason DeCaro (29) throws from the mound during the game against Indiana at Boshamer Stadium on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Feb 14, 2026, 12:21 AM No. 11 UNC baseball (1-0) beat Indiana (0-1), 9-4, in its season opener Friday evening in Chapel Hill. After a pitcher’s duel for four innings, the North Carolina bats heated up for a 3-run fifth and 6-run sixth, propelling UNC to a comfortable win over the Hoosiers.
Preview: UNC baseball boasts strong pitching staff for 2026 season
Sports Sophomore pitcher Jason DeCaro (29) pitches the ball during a close matchup against ECU Men’s Baseball at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC on Feb 22, 2025. The Tar Heels lead the beginning of the 5th inning, 2-0. Feb 10, 2026, 3:04 PM When the Diamond Heels take the field to start their 2026 campaign, there will be a lot of familiar faces trotting out to the mound.
Two takeaways from No. 22 UNC men's basketball's first half against Notre Dame
Sports UNC junior guard Jaydon Young (4) defends the basket during the men's basketball game against Notre Dame on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at the Dean E. Smith Center. Assistant Sports Editor Jan 22, 2026, 1:05 AM After 20 minutes of action, No. 22 UNC men's basketball leads Notre Dame, 42-33, in a near must-win contest. The Tar Heels dropped both West Coast road games to Stanford and California over the past week. In both contests, the defense looked lackluster, especially beyond the arc.
No. 22 UNC men's basketball cruises by Notre Dame, 91-69, to snap losing streak
Sports UNC first-year forward Caleb Wilson (8) shoots during the game against Notre Dame on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in the Dean Smith Center. Assistant Sports Editor Jan 22, 2026, 1:56 AM The No. 22 North Carolina men's basketball team (15-4, 3-3 ACC) defeated Notre Dame (10-9, 1-5 ACC), 91-69, on Wednesday night in the Dean E. Smith Center to snap a two game losing streak. After losing two straight to Stanford and California, UNC bounced back with a 22-point win over the Fighting Irish.
No. 22 UNC women's basketball blown out, 73-50, against Notre Dame
Sports UNC head coach Courtney Banghart deep in thought during the women’s basketball game against Louisville at Carmichael Arena on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. UNC lost 76-66. Jan 11, 2026, 8:12 PM No. 22 UNC women’s basketball (13-5, 2-3 ACC) fell to Notre Dame (12-4, 4-2 ACC), 73-50, on Sunday afternoon in South Bend, Indiana. The Tar Heels were completely outmatched, posting two of their season’s worst offensive quarters in a wire-to-wire win for Notre Dame.
No. 11 UNC women's basketball falls, 79-64, to No. 2 Texas in ACC/SEC Challenge
Sports UNC first-year guard Nyla Brooks (7) dribbles the ball at the women’s basketball game against Elon at Carmichael Arena on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Dec 5, 2025, 2:17 AM No. 11 UNC women’s basketball (8-2) fell to undefeated No. 2 Texas (9-0), 79-64, in the ACC/SEC Women’s Challenge on Thursday night in Austin, Texas.
Ciera Toomey seeks to carve out bigger role within UNC women's basketball
Ciera Toomey played in 32 games last season. She spent most of them on the bench. Averaging just 10.2 minutes per game, the forward spent the majority of those 32 games watching Alyssa Ustby, whom she guarded every practice, lead North Carolina to the Sweet 16. But now the program’s all-time leader in rebounds is in Italy playing professional basketball, and Toomey is still in Chapel Hill looking to fill that 6-foot-1 hole in the lineup. “I want my role to be a lot bigger,” Toomey said.
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