UNC roster takes shape in Tuesday flurry, with Veesaar decision looming large

When Michael Malone wrapped up a flurry of Tuesday commitments, the roster looked markedly different than when the day began. For much of April, he had constructed North Carolina’s roster deliberately, at least in public view, with far more questions than answers. That changed quickly on Tuesday, when the Tar Heels added Utah 6–3 transfer guard Terrence Brown, N.C. State 6–6 transfer guard Matt Able and Florida Atlantic 6–9 transfer center Maxim Logue.

Clutch play with two outs drives No. 2 UNC’s rout of High Point

CHAPEL HILL — No. 2 North Carolina’s blowout of High Point was a classic example of how clutch two-out plays can make all the difference. The Tar Heels escaped two bases-loaded jams in the early innings when freshman right-hander Caden Glauber got inning-ending strikeouts.  The game became a rout with six two-out runs in the fourth inning of a 9–2 victory Tuesday over High Point at Boshamer Stadium.

Petrino outlines plan to rebuild UNC offense

CHAPEL HILL — Bobby Petrino arrived in Chapel Hill with a simple job description and a complicated assignment. North Carolina’s offensive coordinator is here to run the Tar Heels’ offense, call plays and help turn last season’s struggles into a productive unit. He is also doing it alongside Coach Bill Belichick, a partnership Petrino said has already sharpened his approach during spring practice.

Heels thump Jackets to clinch series, make powerful statement

CHAPEL HILL — No. 3 North Carolina has turned its biggest test of the season into a powerful statement to the college baseball world. The Tar Heels belted three home runs in consecutive games for the first time this season. They again made big pitches on their way to a 14–4 eight-inning run-rule victory over No. 2 Georgia Tech on a steamy afternoon at Boshamer Stadium for their fifth consecutive victory.