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Coleman Scott Steps Down As UNC Wrestling Coach

Huge news on the college coaching front. UNC Wrestling head coach Coleman Scott has stepped down from his position. Scott informed the team of his decision during a team meeting. There are sure to be many dominos that fall based on Scott leaving Chapel Hill. For the time being, Associate Head Coach Tony Ramos has been named the interim head coach. (InterMat)

Ten Tar Heel Things To Watch In 2023-24

UNC's first day of classes is around the corner, and training camps and exhibition games have begun. The regular season arrives this week when the women's soccer team visits Penn State on Thursday. There's plenty of reason to be excited about UNC Athletics. Here are 10 things for Tar Heel fans to look forward to entering the 2023-24 academic year. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Wrestler Lachlan McNeil To Represent Canada At Pan American Games

UNC wrestler Lachlan McNeil has been selected to represent Team Canada at the Pan American Games, the Canadian Olympic Committee announced Thursday. The 2023 Pan American Games will be the fifth time McNeil has represented Team Canada at the event, winning gold medals in 2016, 2017, and 2021, with a silver medal showing in 2018. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - 10 Most Impactful UNC Athletics Storylines Of 2022-23, Part I

It’s time to look back at the top 10 UNC athletics storylines of the 2022-23 academic year. Part one includes Pete Nance’s miracle shot against Ohio State in MSG, the difficult women’s basketball schedule, individual national championships in wrestling and diving, and the insanely close football games against in-state ACC schools. (View Video)

UNC Wrestler Lachlan McNeil Wins Gold At Grand Prix Of Spain

Representing Canada this past week, Lachlan McNeil was dominant once again in international competition, claiming the 65 kg title at the Grand Prix of Spain. It's McNeil's first wrestling gold at the international senior level. The Toronto native defeated opponents from Peru, Kazakhstan, South Korea, and Belgium by a combined score of 33-13. (GoHeels.com)

503 Tar Heels Named To ACC Academic Honor Roll

An all-time high 503 Tar Heels have been named to the 2022-23 ACC Academic Honor Roll, announced Friday by the league. It marks the first time in UNC history that the number has topped 500. The ACC Academic Honor Roll is comprised of varsity student-athletes who earned a grade point average of 3.0 or better during the 2022-23 academic year. (GoHeels.com)

Several UNC sports venues receiving lighting upgrades this summer

If by some chance you’ve been walking in the neighborhood of Kenan Stadium this summer and wondered “what is up with all the construction trucks?” The answer is related to Carmichael Arena and the Smith Center. UNC has decided that it’s time to move all of their venues to the new LED lighting setup that you’re starting to see at other stadiums. (Tar Heel Blog)

Upgrades To Enhance Carmichael Arena Experience

Fans will experience an enhanced and exciting game day atmosphere when they cheer on the Tar Heels at Carmichael Arena this coming school year. The historic building is undergoing significant lighting and LED video board upgrades that will significantly brighten women's basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, and wrestling events in the fall of 2023. (GoHeels.com)

Erin Matson, Austin O'Connor Win 2022-23 Patterson Medals

The 100th class of Patterson Medal winners, awarded to UNC's most outstanding student-athletes, includes three-time field hockey National Player of the Year Erin Matson and two-time wrestling national champion Austin O'Connor.­­ Patterson Medals, determined on career athletic accomplishments, were first presented by Dr. Joseph Patterson in 1924. (GoHeels.com)

Top 5 Highs And Lows Of UNC's 2022-23 Sports Season

With the 2022-23 UNC sports season in the books, it’s time to look ahead to 2023-24 and look back on the year that was. Tar Heel teams across nearly 30 sports competed in various NCAA championships, with results ranging from the top of the mountain to the depths of despair. I’m taking a look back at the Top 5 and Bottom 5 moments of the season. (Chapelboro.com)

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