UNC women’s soccer stays at No. 7 ahead of clash with No. 2 Duke; Heels fall in field hockey, volleyball polls

North Carolina stayed at No. 7 in the women’s soccer poll ahead of Thursday’s clash with No. 2 Duke while the Tar Heels fell in the field hockey and volleyball polls. The field hockey team (3–3), No. 2 in the preseason poll, dropped six spots to a season-low No. 11, and the volleyball team (4–2) fell seven spots to No. 15.

Malone’s career night helps No. 19 UNC stay unbeaten in five-set thriller

No. 19 Carolina volleyball needed every ounce of composure it could find Friday night, and Bridget Malone gave the Tar Heels more than enough to work with. UNC outlasted Colorado State 3–2 in a five-set battle at Carmichael Arena after winning the first two sets but needing to narrowly win the deciding set 16–14.

No. 19 Heels rally after dropping first set of season, surge to 3-0 with win over JMU

CHAPEL HILL — No. 19 North Carolina jumped out to a 3–0 lead in the first set Thursday night and appeared poised to cruise. James Madison had other ideas. The Dukes became the first team in three matches to take a set off the Tar Heels, winning the opener 25–21, before Carolina regrouped to close out a 3–1 volleyball win at Carmichael Arena, taking the final three sets 25–21, 25–18 and 25–19.

How and when to watch UNC teams on busy Thanksgiving week

It’s a busy Thanksgiving week for Carolina athletics, and many fans will probably plan their holiday schedule around watching the Tar Heels play. Here’s a guide to when and where to watch.

UNC volleyball team in transition playing well, splits weekend matches

CHAPEL HILL — In a season of transition for Carolina’s volleyball team, with the Tar Heels replacing veterans with young players, it’s never going to be easy, particularly against a challenging early schedule. Coach Joe Sagula saw those growing pains play out this weekend at Carmichael Arena during the ACC-Big Ten Challenge. The Tar Heels rolled to a 3–0 Friday victory over Michigan State before battling well but losing by the same score Saturday against Michigan as four freshmen adjust to the college game.