Tar Heels Host Brown In NCAA Second Round Nov 21, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - No. 5 seed North Carolina hosts Brown Sunday in NCAA Men's Soccer Championship second round action at 2 p.m. at Fetzer Field ... Dating to the end of last season, the Tar Heels have dropped just one of their last 13 contests in Chapel Hill. (Tarheelblue.com)
Mia Hamm Visits With The Tar Heels Nov 21, 2009
CHAPEL HILL - Former University of North Carolina and Team USA women's soccer star Mia Hamm stopped by one of the Tar Heel women's lacrosse team's fall practices recently, visiting with the 2010 squad and providing a highlight for the team's players and coaches. "Growing up playing sports I watched professional athletes such as Mia Hamm on a daily basis," says sophomore All-ACC candidate. (Tarheelblue.com)
Big Apple Survival Nov 21, 2009
With two games against other members of the top-25, this tournament would answer significant questions about Roy Williams seventh unit in Chapel Hill. So far, so good. (InsideCarolina.com)
No. 4 Tar Heels Head West To Face UNLV Nov 21, 2009
UNC defeated UNLV in a second round game in Chapel Hill, 82-76. NOTING THE LADY REBELS UNLV is 2-1 on the season following a 97-92 overtime win at Sacramento State on Thursday. (Tarheelblue.com)
Women's soccer Nov 21, 2009
Where: Fetzer Field, Chapel Hill. When: 1 p.m. today. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Football coaches would give thanks for a win tonight Nov 21, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Nov 20, 2009 02:00 AMModified Fri, Nov 20, 2009 11:03 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No. 4 Terps Meet No. 1 UNC in Sweet 16 Nov 21, 2009
- The No. 4-seeded Maryland Terrapin women's soccer team (14-5-2, 4-4-2 ACC) heads to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2004 when it travels to Chapel Hill, N.C., to take on No. 1-seed North Carolina (19-3-1, 7-3-0) on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. at Fetzer Field. Maryland advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 4-0 shutout of Monmouth in the first round and a 1-0 shutout of Washington State in the second round. (Umterps.com)
Universities Record Drop In Black Admissions Nov 21, 2009
In addition to Michigan, other colleges that have reported significant drops in the number of black freshmen include many campuses in the University of California system, Penn State University, the University of Minnesota and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as well as the private University of Pennsylvania. Enrollment of African American freshmen was down this year by 26 percent at the University of Georgia, 29 percent at Ohio State University and 32 percent on the... (Yahoo News -- Affirmative Action)
Tuition Hikes: Protests in California and Elsewhere Nov 21, 2009
In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a group of students on Wednesday protested a plan by the UNC Board of Trustees' audit and finance committee to raise tuition 5. 2% for undergraduates. (Time.com)
New Drug May Be Female Viagra Nov 21, 2009
The big news, according to those who studied flibanserin: "There is something that works on the neurotransmitters in the central nervous system to alter sexual desire in a positive way," says John M. Thorp Jr., MD, McAllister distinguished professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, and a principal investigator for the U.S. trials. Testing Flibanserin At the Congress, researchers reported the pooled results for 1,378... (CBS News -- Health)
Three Tar Heels Named To ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Women's Soccer Team Nov 20, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Senior defender was named to the first team for the second straight year and senior defender and senior goalkeeper were tapped for the second team as the 2009 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Women's Soccer Teams were revealed Tuesday afternoon. The teams are selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). (Tarheelblue.com)
Carolina To Take On Virginia In Semis Nov 20, 2009
In 1996, UNC received a first-round bye then opened tournament play with a 2-1 win over the Cavaliers in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels went on to the national championship, their third overall and second in a string of three in a row. (Tarheelblue.com)
Barnes chooses Tar Heels Nov 20, 2009
Williams explained that he'd gathered the whole team on the Chapel Hill end of the video conference. "Coach, I know you're in practice now, and I've got to get going on signing my letter of intent here," Barnes said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Photos: School hosts Eve Carson memorial Nov 20, 2009
The Clarke Central valedictorian and University of North Carolina student body president was fatally shot in March 2008 in Chapel Hill, N.C.. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Friday, November 20, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Previewing UNC Nov 20, 2009
North Carolina beat Ohio State in the in the 2006-07 and 2007-08 Big Ten/ACC Challenge, one in Chapel Hill and one in Columbus ... North Carolina, who won the title in 1993, knocked off Ohio State in Columbus the following year by 20 before winning yet again in 1994 in Chapel Hill ... In that stretch, of course, there were the 6-consecutive wins in last year's NCAA Tournament that brought the title to Chapel Hill. (Ohio State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Volleyball Hosts Final Home Matches of the Year Nov 20, 2009
The Tar Heels won the first matchup this season in Chapel Hill, NC, on Oct. 18, by a 3-1 count. UNC is led at the net by the duo of Ingrid Hanson-Tuntland and Heather Brooks. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Carolina Hosts NCAA Third Round Game Saturday Nov 20, 2009
North Carolina (19-3-1, NSCAA No. 4, Soccer America No. 3, Soccer Times No. 4) vs. Maryland (14-5-2, NSCAA No. 19, Soccer America No. 20, Soccer Times No. 20) Saturday, November 19, 2009, 1 p.m. Fetzer Field Chapel Hill, N.C. Saturday's game will be webcast live on TarHeelBlue ... Atlantic Coast Conference champion North Carolina, the No. 1 seed in the upper right quadrant of the 2009 NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament bracket, and ACC at-large selection Maryland, the No. 4 seed in the upper right... (Tarheelblue.com)
Quotes From Field Hockey Championships Press Conference Nov 20, 2009
I've always said that when I got to Chapel Hill, I struck gold. I've just been really fortunate to come to this University. (Wakeforestsports.com)
OL Leading UNCs Late Charge Nov 20, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. After early season struggles, North Carolinas offensive line has spurred the programs three-game ACC winning streak. OL coach Sam Pittman spoke with Inside Carolina prior to Butch Davis pre-practice media gathering on Wednesday to discuss the challenges up front. (InsideCarolina.com)
Boston College Game Guide Nov 20, 2009
Carolina won in 2005 and 2008, both meetings in Chapel Hill ... Last Time: Carolina beat Boston College in Chapel Hill 45-24 on October 25, 2008 ... There are plenty of hypothetical's to go around, though, like does Carolina beat Virginia Tech without the painful loss last season in Chapel Hill. (Tarheelblue.com)
Bright Lights, Big Challenge Nov 20, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. When No. 4 North Carolina takes the Madison Square Garden floor on Thursday night, it will mark the first of five contests against ranked opponents over the next 30 days. If youve been wondering about how good this UNC team really is, dont worry you are about to find out. (InsideCarolina.com)
Farfan Honored By Top Drawer Soccer Nov 20, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - North Carolina junior midfielder , a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection, was honored by Top Drawer Soccer Thursday with a spot on its 2009 Men's College Soccer Team of the Season ... An impact player after transferring to Chapel Hill from Cal State Fullerton, Farfan has started all 18 matches and was a two-time ACC Player of the Week during the regular season. (Tarheelblue.com)
UNC Off To A Quick Start In Gamecock Invite Nov 20, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Both Tar Heel men and women's swimming teams finished day one in the Gamecock Invitational with an impressive lead. The Tar Heels are competing against nine other schools in the three-day meet in Colombia, South Carolina. (Tarheelblue.com)
Q&A: Scott Goodwin Nov 20, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Freshman goalkeeper came in to relieve an injured in the Tar Heels' regular season 2-2 double-overtime tie against Wake Forest. Goodwin went on to start in three games and recorded two shutouts for Carolina. (Tarheelblue.com)
Amato: Forword Makes Most Of Second Chance Nov 20, 2009
She traveled to get an education and play field hockey in Chapel Hill, but those aren't the only reasons. Forword is more than the go-to-class, go-to-practice sort. (Tarheelblue.com)
UNC Men's Lacrosse Team Signs Rastivo To Letter Of Intent Nov 20, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Steven Rastivo, a goalkeeper from Ward Melville High School on Long Island and a transfer from Penn State, has signed a national letter of intent with the North Carolina men's lacrosse program during the early signing period just concluded. Rastivo will join the Tar Heel team in January and be eligible to play during the 2010 season. (Tarheelblue.com)
UNC-Chapel Hill board OKs major spikes in tuition for all students Nov 20, 2009
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Trustees Thursday approved a $200 tuition and fee increase for in-state students for next fall. It s a 5. (Triangle Business Journal)
The ACC Hot List Nov 19, 2009
Virginia scored its first-ever win over a ranked team on Sunday, defeating No. 16 American, 20-19, in the ACC Challenge at Chapel Hill, N.C. Mike Salopek also won three bouts at 184 pounds for the 19th-ranked Cavaliers. Three ACC teams are ranked among the nation's Top 25 by InterMat this week. (Theacc.com)
Joseph Joe Hollowell (8) Nov 19, 2009
He was a 1953 graduate of Aurora High School and attended UNC Chapel Hill. Joe served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Judge rules against Terry Sanford High Nov 19, 2009
The rain that has plagued the past two weeks of the state high school boys soccer playoffs prevailed again Wednesday night in the 3-A Eastern Regional championship between Chapel Hill and Jacksonville ... Green Hope, Chapel Hill and Pittsboro Northwood go on the road tonight for the N.C. High School Athletic Association boys soccer semifinal games. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Heels need a go-to guy Nov 19, 2009
CHAPEL HILL -- Inevitably, maybe as soon as tonight, it's going to happen. North Carolina is going to find itself tied, or trailing by a bucket, with the final seconds ticking down - desperate for a game-winning shot. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tar Heels win big Nov 19, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Cetera DeGraffenreid scored 20 points and tied a career high with eight steals to help No. 4 North Carolina beat Coastal Carolina 88-49 on Wednesday night. She'la White added 16 points for the Tar Heels (2-0), who overcame a sluggish first half in which they trailed 20-19 with 6 minutes remaining. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Wednesday Butch Davis Quotes Nov 19, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. --- North Carolina head coach Butch Davis spoke with reporters Wednesday for his weekly ACC teleconference ... Well work out here in Chapel Hill on Friday just as if we were playing a home game, and then at the conclusion of that, then well break and shower and have a little bit of a meal before we get on the plane and leave. (InsideCarolina.com)
Women's soccer captures first conference title Nov 19, 2009
Winning the CAA title also qualifies the Seahawks for their first ever appearance in the NCAA tournament where they will travel to Chapel Hill to face Georgia in a first round match-up Friday. The winner will take on the winner of top-seeded North Carolina and Elon. (The Seahawk, NC)
Augusta State's AD named to D-II post Nov 19, 2009
- In Chapel Hill, N.C., Cetera DeGraffenreid scored 20 points and tied a career high with eight steals to help the No. 4 North Carolina women defeat Coastal Carolina 88-49. Colleges. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Heels Set To Challenge In-State Foes Nov 19, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The University of North Carolina volleyball team is 15-13 overall and 11-6 in league play entering play this weekend. Carolina will finish the regular season with three games on the road, all in the state of North Carolina, with the season finale set for November 25th at N.C. State at 1:00 p.m. This weekend the Tar Heels will play at Wake Forest (9-19, 7-10 ACC) Friday and at rival Duke (24-5, 14-3 ACC) Saturday at 7:30 p.m.. (Tarheelblue.com)
UNC Crushes Coastal Carolina, 88-49 Nov 19, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - set a good pace for her North Carolina teammates, though they waited half the game before following her lead. DeGraffenreid had 20 points, eight assists and a career high-tying eight steals to help No. 4 North Carolina beat Coastal Carolina 88-49 on Wednesday night. (Tarheelblue.com)
Universities Record Drop In Black Admissions Nov 19, 2009
In addition to Michigan, other colleges that have reported significant drops in the number of black freshmen include many campuses in the University of California system, Penn State University, the University of Minnesota and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as well as the private University of Pennsylvania. Enrollment of African American freshmen was down this year by 26 percent at the University of Georgia, 29 percent at Ohio State University and 32 percent on the... (Yahoo News -- Affirmative Action)
Avoid an ER Visit this Thanksgiving... Nov 19, 2009
It s important to make sure you don t have any skin exposed, advises Emergency doctor Abhi Mehrotra, M.D., from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and gloves for protection. (Suite101.com)
Minutemen beaten at home by Cornell Nov 19, 2009
Women North Carolina 88, Coastal Carolina 49 - Cetera DeGraffenreid scored 20 points and tied a career high with eight steals to help the No. 4 Tar Heels (2-0) defeat the Chanticleers (2-1) in Chapel Hill, N.C.. LSU 61, Middle Tennessee 40 - Taylor Turnbow had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the No. 7 Lady Tigers over the No. 24 Blue Raiders in Baton Rouge. (Boston Globe)
Super X-ray rules out heart attacks faster Nov 19, 2009
One of the most common reasons for an emergency room physician to be sued is that they send a patient out and then they come back with a heart attack, said Dr. Sidney Smith, a former American Heart Association president from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It is a big problem. (MSNBC -- Health)
Thursday's UNC Links Nov 19, 2009
North Carolina -- 3-0 and ranked No. 6 in The Associated Press' Top 25 -- will play its first game outside of Chapel Hill and its first quality opponent of the season when it meets No. 15 Ohio State (2-0) at about 9:15 p.m. Friday's consolation or championship game will be just as demanding, with No. 12 California and No. 24 Syracuse as the potential opponents. The Winston-Salem Journal. (InsideCarolina.com)
Latest sports headlines » Nov 19, 2009
SCORES, SCHEDULEClass AAAAAFirst roundNorthside-Warner Robins 35, Chapel Hill 14Union Grove 47, Windsor Forest 20Brookwood 20, McEachern 10Peachtree Ridge 14, Kell 7Newnan 28, Valdosta 9Grayson 21, Marietta 14Roswell 30, Collins Hill 27North Gwinnett 52, Centennial 21Woodstock 24, Dacula 7Camden Co.. Lassiter 62, North Forsyth 37: Hutson Mason started slowly, but still threw for 443 yards and seven touchdowns for Lassiter in a 62-37 win over North Forsyth in the first round of the Class AAAAA... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Q&A: Kirk Urso Nov 19, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - In its 17th NCAA postseason appearance, the fifth-seeded University of North Carolina men's soccer team will rely on the solid play of sophomore midfielder to advance deep into the tournament. Urso has contributed valuable minutes in all 18 of the Tar Heels matches this season, scoring three goals and adding four assists. (Tarheelblue.com)
Mullins: 'Its Time to Move On' Nov 19, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. North Carolina fans were startled to see Aleric Mullins join his teammates on the field for Saturdays Senior Day recognition, a move signifying the defensive tackle would graduate early and forgo his final season of eligibility in 2010 ... And while the fortunes of professional football hopefully await in his future, Mullins is dedicated to finishing his final season in Chapel Hill off with three more victories. (InsideCarolina.com)
The geography of smoking Nov 18, 2009
I attended law school at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) from 1989-1992 ... From what I knew of my friends and classmates, that was in general true -- the rate of smoking among law students at Chapel Hill 20 years ago was very, very low. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Three Tar Heels Named To ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Women's Soccer Team Nov 18, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Senior defender was named to the first team for the second straight year and senior defender and senior goalkeeper were tapped for the second team as the 2009 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Women's Soccer Teams were revealed Tuesday afternoon. The teams are selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). (Tarheelblue.com)
Q & A: Getting To Know Megan Morrison Nov 18, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Tarheelblue. com presents its fourth installment of softball freshmen interviews in an attempt to get to know the freshman. (Tarheelblue.com)
Q&A With Tar Heel Swimmer Katie Keel Nov 18, 2009
Stankavage: What is your favorite part about Chapel Hill. Keel: For starters, Chapel Hill is gorgeous. (Tarheelblue.com)
Shaniya Davis Nov 18, 2009
The autopsy was to be performed in Chapel Hill at the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, a spokeswoman told ABCNews. com today. (ABC News -- Business)
A Focus on Finishing Nov 18, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. No. 25 North Carolina proved last Saturday that it had learned its lesson in holding off Miamis furious rally after failing to finish the job against Florida State four weeks ago ... As soon as Saturday nights victory was official, rumblings of a 9-3 season echoed throughout Chapel Hill and for good reason Boston Colleges four ACC wins have come against teams with a combined 8-17 league record, while N.C. State has given up 30 points or more in seven straight... (InsideCarolina.com)
No. 4 Carolina Hosts Coastal Wednesday At 7 Nov 18, 2009
CHAPEL HILL --- North Carolina (1-0) plays its second team from the state of South Carolina in as many games when the Tar Heels host Coastal Carolina Wednesday night at 7 at the Dean E. Smith Center ... The Chants were back in Chapel Hill in 2008, and Carolina rolled to a 95-44 victory behind 17 points from and a double-double ... The Tar Heels have won 39 of 40 in Chapel Hill, including their last 16 home conference games. (Tarheelblue.com)
Area boys hit road in soccer Nov 18, 2009
Green Hope, Chapel Hill and Pittsboro Northwood go on the road tonight for the N.C. High School Athletic Association boys soccer semifinal games. Green Hope is at Southern Pines Pinecrest for a 4-A game, while Chapel Hill and Northwood will play within a few miles of each other in the 3-A and 2-A semis ... Chapel Hill is at undefeated Jacksonville; Northwood is at Swansboro. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Roy Williams Radio Show Quotes Nov 18, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Did you miss what Roy Williams said on his radio program Monday night. Here are some excerpts from the live call-in show hosted by Woody Durham. (InsideCarolina.com)
Burney finds niche in UNC secondary Nov 18, 2009
CHAPEL HILL -- One of the first text messages that North Carolina cornerback Kendric Burney received after his three-interception performance Saturday came from Tar Heels baseball coach Mike Fox ... He had come to Chapel Hill on a football scholarship, and UNC's football coaches told him that perhaps he had a chance to play professionally in the future if he buckled down and put all his passion into that sport. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No. 20 Miami Hosts Duke On Senior Day In Home Finale Nov 18, 2009
Miami fell at North Carolina last Saturday, 33-24, in Chapel Hill. The Hurricanes racked up 435 yards against the nation's fifth ranked defense, outgaining UNC, 435-329, which was the sixth time this season Miami has gone over 400 yards in a game and third time in the last four games. (Hurricanesports.com)
Doctor-Patient Talk May Help Blacks with Hypertension Nov 18, 2009
"It seems that in general, blacks talk less overall to their physicians than white patients," study author Dr. Crystal Wiley Cene, an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, said in a university news release. "As a result, communication about specific topics occurs less often.". (MEDLINEplus)
Softball Signs Five To NLIs Nov 18, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The University of North Carolina softball program signed five high school seniors to National Letters of Intent, head coach announced Tuesday. The five members of the 2014 class are Sara Buchholz, Ashley Bone, Amy Nece, Jordan Scarboro and Lori Spingola. (Tarheelblue.com)
NFL Thoughts Creeping In Nov 18, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. North Carolinas defense continues to garner national attention as the season draws to a close, thanks in large part to a collection of talented juniors that one day will play for a living on Sunday ... Butch Davis has long been able to sell recruits on his ability to get them to the National Football League and has been crucial in upgrading the talent level in Chapel Hill over the past three years. (InsideCarolina.com)
Heels riding a wave Nov 17, 2009
CHAPEL HILL -- North Carolina cornerback Kendric Burney tried to avoid saying, "I told you so." But with a few close friends, he couldn't resist. "A couple of people thought [after UNC's Oct. 22 loss to Florida State], 'You all might be in trouble,' and I just laughed and said, 'We're going to be all right,' " the junior recalled Monday, smiling. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Heels Outlast Crusaders Nov 17, 2009
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. It took the fourth-ranked Tar Heels a little while to get going on this lazy Sunday afternoon, but senior Deon Thompson nudged his North Carolina squad into a 23-8 spurt to open the second half before withstanding a furious rally from Valparaiso to post a 88-77 victory. IC Game Coverage. (InsideCarolina.com)
Viagra for Women? Drug Developed as Antidepressant Effective in Treating Low Libido Nov 17, 2009
These trials were the first ever to test a therapy that works at the level of the brain to enhance libido in women reporting low sexual desire, said John M. Thorp Jr., M.D., McAllister distinguished professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and the principal investigator for North America in the studies. "Flibanserin was a poor antidepressant," Thorp said. (Science Daily)
Schedule » Nov 17, 2009
Chapel Hill, N.C. 2 p.m.: No. 5 North Carolina vs. winner of Stony Brook-Brown. Indianapolis 1 or 2 p.m.: No. 12 Butler (14-2-2) vs. winner of Louisville-Indiana. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Official NCAA Release Nov 17, 2009
The remaining top 16 seeds in order are the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; University of California, Los Angeles; Pennsylvania State University; University of Tulsa; Northwestern University; Harvard University; University of San Diego; Butler University, St. John's University (New York); Michigan State University; North Carolina State; and University of California, Irvine. The top 16 teams receive a first-round bye. (Tarheelblue.com)
Burney Named Progress Energy Performer Of The Week Nov 17, 2009
CHAPEL HILL - Cornerback intercepted three passes and returned them for an ACC record 170 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown, in Carolina's win over No. 12 Miami to earn Progress Energy Tar Heel of the Week honors for November 9-15, 2009. Burney's 170 yards also broke the UNC record for interception return yardage in an entire season. (Tarheelblue.com)
