North Carolina tied for its highest ranking of the season at No. 4 in the D1 Baseball Top 25 released Monday morning.
Author: R.L. Bynum
Gallaher hits 3 HRs, UNC blasts season-high 7 in blowout at Pitt
No. 8 North Carolina hasn’t displayed the power of last season’s College World Series team, but the Tar Heels broke out of that in Pittsburgh on Friday. Sophomore third baseman Gavin Gallaher hit three runs and sophomore catcher Luke Stevenson swatted two as the Tar Heels blasted a season-high seven, rolling to a 15–5 victory over Pitt at Charles L. Cost Field in the opener of a three-game ACC series.
Former Virginia Tech guard Young becomes UNC’s fifth transfer portal commitment
North Carolina added its fifth player out of the transfer portal Friday when former Virginia Tech guard Jaydon Young committed to the Tar Heels.
UNC faces most jarring men’s basketball roster transition in 20 years
Roster continuity is a challenge in the transfer portal era, both for the programs and their fans, who are used to following players for multiple seasons. The jarring amount of transition in Carolina’s men’s basketball program is the most significant in 20 years.
Five-star wing Brooks brings dazzling skills, confidence to UNC
Nyla Brooks’ supreme confidence matches her dazzling and versatile skills on the court. Both were evident in the 6–1 five-star wing’s performance in two national all-star games and her assessment of what the incoming freshman will bring to North Carolina.
Drake Powell declaring for the NBA draft
Drake Powell is declaring for the NBA draft, he announced Wednesday on social media. Powell was listed in NBA mock drafts before the season but hasn’t been mentioned in most projections in the last couple of months. He has until June 15 at 5 p.m. to pull his name and be eligible to return for his sophomore season at Carolina, but some reports suggest that he intends to stay in the draft.
UNC to face St. Bonaventure, Michigan State in Fort Myers Tip-Off
North Carolina’s men’s basketball non-conference opponents, except one, are known after the announcement Wednesday that the Tar Heels will face St. Bonaventure in the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Nov. 25, in addition to the previously announced Nov. 27 game, Thanksgiving Day, in the event against Michigan State.
Rain washes out UNC game after only 2½ innings
CHAPEL HILL — With big areas of standing water in several areas of the Bryson Field outfield, No. 8 North Carolina’s scheduled Tuesday game with Presbyterian was cancelled after the teams played only 2½ innings.
UNC to open 2026 football season in Ireland against TCU
When Bill Belichick became UNC’s head football coach, he was expected to take the program places it hadn’t been before. That took on an added layer on Tuesday.
Ian Jackson transferring to St. John’s
Ian Jackson will go home to play his sophomore season at St. John’s, according to multiple reports.
Lubin enters transfer portal but intends to return to UNC
Ven-Allen Lubin intends to return to North Carolina but has entered the transfer portal one day before it closes on Tuesday. He made the announcement in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday.
UNC jumps into top 10 after wild series win at Virginia Tech
North Carolina jumped four spots to No. 8 in the D1 Baseball Top 25 after winning two of three games last weekend in an emotional series at Virginia Tech.
After dazzling 28-point display at Jordan Brand Classic, Wilson ready to win a national title at UNC
WASHINGTON — After putting on a dazzling display at the Jordan Brand Classic, Caleb Wilson said he’s ready to fulfill his dream of playing for Carolina and winning a championship.
UNC five-star incoming freshman Brooks hits 28 with double-double at Jordan Brand Classic
WASHINGTON — Nyla Brooks put on a show close to home on Friday afternoon. Brooks, from nearby Alexandria, Va., the five-star incoming freshman for North Carolina, scored 28 points, two 3-pointers, pulled down 10 rebounds, and got two steals in the Jordan Brand Classic at CareFirst Arena.
South Alabama QB Lopez commits to UNC
Former South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez, whose style has been compared to that of Michael Vick and Lamar Jackson, has committed to transferring to North Carolina.
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