Sports

Students lament new policy that makes it harder to get Duke tickets

March 3, 2023 Kyle Turik

As UNC takes on Duke in the basketball regular season finale, some students are upset that a new UNC ticketing policy has kept them from attending.

UNC Field Hockey Coach Erin Matson reflects on her first week after historic hiring

February 10, 2023 Henry Taylor

After her first week as field hockey head coach, Erin Matson and her players are adjusting to new team dynamics.

Tar Heels’ recent success in football and basketball has the attention of student fans

November 7, 2022 Noah Monroe

While North Carolina football is 7-1 and could clinch the Coastal Division this week, the men’s basketball team was announced as the preseason No. 1 team in the country. Carolina Connection’s Noah Monroe wanted to find out if students are more invested in the football team, or the season that the

So far this season, UNC’s football defense leaves much to be desired

October 7, 2022 Noah Monroe

While North Carolina football’s offense has been stellar, the defense is ranked near the bottom of the NCAA. Despite having numerous four and five-star recruits, the talent isn’t translating on the field.

UNC athletes promote themselves and local businesses using NIL rights

September 30, 2022 Noah Monroe

With the NCAA no longer preventing them from profiting off of their name, image, or likeness, many UNC student athletes are promoting stores or products.

UNC’s ‘Quadball’ team keeps the magic alive, despite real-life controversies

September 23, 2022 Reagan Allen

University Quidditch teams, including UNC’s, have recently rebranded as ‘Quadball,’ but they don’t let the new name impact the game and community surrounding it.

Tickets for UNC vs. App State football game fetch high prices due to limited seating

September 2, 2022 Noah Monroe

The UNC v. App State football game this Saturday at the lower capacity Kidd Brewer stadium in Boone saw some of the highest week-one ticket prices in the nation

UNC women’s lacrosse to contribute two players to U.S. National team

May 5, 2022

UNC Women’s lacrosse players Ally Mastroianni and Emma Trenchard have been selected for the U.S. Women’s Lacrosse National team

Hubert Davis’ first season was historic. What were the keys to his success?

May 5, 2022

Through bumps and bruises, ups and downs, Davis appears to have a bright future.

UNC women’s basketball coach works to develop a positive team culture

April 22, 2022

Courtney Banghart has succeeded on the court … and in building relationships with her players.