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North Carolina Tar Heels News: The voice of PitchCom, Softball Awards plus more

News and notes from the early part of this week for North Carolina Tar Heels athletics.
ByNick Delahanty|
May 23, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels infielder Gavin Gallaher (5) at bat in the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the ACC Baseball Tournament at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
May 23, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels infielder Gavin Gallaher (5) at bat in the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the ACC Baseball Tournament at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images | Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

North Carolina Tar Heels news and notes from Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Baseball remains unbeaten with a walk-off victory over Coastal Carolina

The UNC baseball program passed it's first top 25 test for the 2025 season, defeating No. 24-ranked Coastal Carolina in extra innings at Boshamer Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.

A Gavin Gallaher sacrifice fly in the bottom half of the 11th inning helped secure the victory, but this huge defensive play in the top half of the inning helped preserve the tie.

While the UNC baseball team continues to get it done, have you ever wondered who is the voice behind their PitchCom system?

A dadgum legend helps call the pitches

Last season, pitching coach Bryant Gaines was the voice behind the UNC baseball program's PitchCom system.

This year, Scott Forbes tabbed into a UNC legend to handle the duties.

Former UNC basketball coach (and well-known Diamond Heels fan) Roy Williams is the voice behind the PitchCom system. In case you're unfamiliar with the PitchCom system, here's a breakdown:

"PitchCom is a wireless communication system. A catcher or coach presses a button according to which pitch they want, and the pitcher has a receiver in his cap to hear the pitch called."

Next time you watch a UNC baseball game, just think about what pitch is being relayed to the Tar Heels pitcher by the legendary voice of Williams.

UNC Softball brings home two conference weekly awards

The ACC Pitcher and Player of the Week both wear Carolina Blue.

After twirling a no-hitter, Kenna Raye Dark was named the conference's pitcher of the week. For the second time this season, Kat Rodriguez was tabbed as the player of the week. The second baseman hit .526 (10-for-19) across six games last week, recording 10 hits, including two home runs and three doubles.

Pre-Seeds and Brackets announced for the 2025 ACC Wrestling Championships

Wrestling fans, get ready for this weekend's ACC Championships.

The 2025 ACC Wrestling Championship will be held this Sunday, March 9, at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

North Carolina, coming off a share of the 2024 ACC Regular Season Dual Meet Championship with both Virginia Tech and NC State, has two wrestlers seeded No. 1 in their respective weight classes: Ethan Oakley at 133 pounds and Joshua Ogunsanya at 174 pounds.

Click here to see the all the pre-seedings for this year's tournament.

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