In Episode 24, “Standards in March,” I break down a week across Carolina Athletics that brought both frustration and momentum as postseason play officially begins. Men’s basketball’s ACC Tournament run came to an early end with a tough loss to Clemson, raising questions about the standard of Carolina basketball and what needs to improve moving forward. I also look ahead to the NCAA Tournament, where the Tar Heels enter as a 6-seed and prepare for a matchup against VCU, with the opportunity to prove they can still compete at a high level despite adversity. On the women’s side, Carolina continues its strong season, winning 13 of its last 15 games and earning the chance to host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament in Carmichael Arena. I break down their momentum, key milestones, and what to expect as they begin March Madness at home as a 4-seed against Western Illinois. I also recap a big week across Olympic sports, including women’s lacrosse extending its dominant run, multiple All-American performances in track and field, a strong showing from Carolina baseball with a weekend sweep, and several other programs continuing successful seasons. With March here, this episode focuses on the expectations, pressure, and standards that come with competing at Carolina as teams head into the most important stretch of the year.

In Episode 23, “Tar Heels Tested,” I break down a challenging week across Carolina Athletics as several teams faced adversity while continuing to push toward the postseason. Men’s basketball took a major hit with Caleb Love’s season-ending thumb injury, raising questions about how the Tar Heels will adjust heading into tournament play and what it could mean for his NBA Draft outlook. I also recap Carolina’s rivalry matchup at Duke, where the Tar Heels kept it close early but struggled in the second half. With Selection Sunday approaching and UNC securing the No. 4 seed in the ACC Tournament, I take a look at Carolina’s potential path through the bracket. On the women’s side, the Tar Heels advanced to the ACC Tournament semifinals with a win over Virginia Tech before falling to Louisville, while several players earned All-ACC honors. I also recap a strong week across Olympic sports, including softball continuing its winning momentum, baseball pulling off an extra-innings win over Virginia, gymnastics posting a solid score against Minnesota, and standout performances from track and field athletes competing at a national level. With March heating up, this episode looks at how Carolina teams are being tested as postseason play approaches.

In Episode 22, “Movement in March,” I break down a week where Carolina Athletics continued building momentum as postseason play gets closer. Men’s basketball closes out the regular season at the Dean Dome with a gritty win over Clemson, finishing the year a perfect 18–0 at home and celebrating Senior Night while honoring RJ Davis as his jersey was raised into the rafters. With the regular season winding down, I look ahead to the rivalry matchup at Duke and what these final games could mean for Carolina’s NCAA Tournament positioning. On the women’s side, Carolina continues its strong stretch with a record-setting performance from three against Virginia before securing a big rivalry win over Duke on Senior Day. Those wins locked the Tar Heels into the No. 3 seed and a double bye in the ACC Tournament as they prepare for the postseason. I also recap a huge week across Olympic sports, including softball continuing its dominant start, baseball piling up runs in another series sweep, track and field capturing an ACC Championship in Boston, and several other Tar Heel programs stacking impressive performances. With March officially here, this episode looks at the movement happening across Carolina Athletics as teams push toward tournament season.

In this special episode of Her Take, I sit down for the first interview EVER on the podcast with UNC-CH junior and student organizer John Harrison Kiger to discuss the growing Renovate, Don’t Relocate student movement surrounding the future of the Dean Smith Center. As conversations intensify about relocating the Dean Dome to Carolina North, we break down the core arguments, the pushback involving development pressure, modernization concerns, and the financial realities tied to both renovation and relocation. More than just a facilities debate, this episode explores what the Dean Dome means to students, alumni, and the broader Carolina community, and why this decision could shape Carolina’s identity for decades to come.

In Episode 21 of Her Take, “Where Carolina Stands,” it’s a week defined by adversity, adjustments, and response across Carolina Athletics. Spring football continues with new storylines taking shape, including growing buzz around UNC’s newest quarterback addition and what his path could look like in Chapel Hill. Men’s basketball rides an emotional rollercoaster with injuries, rivalry setbacks, and a much-needed road response, while also welcoming a major commitment in five-star guard Dylan Mingo, adding to the future of the program. Women’s basketball looks to finish out the season with gritty wins and big performances as ACC play tightens. Plus, it’s another loaded Olympic sports recap featuring ranked teams, postseason races, and one of the best starts in UNC history.

In Episode 20, “Adversity & Answers,” I’m celebrating a milestone episode while breaking down a week that tested Carolina in a lot of ways. From football updates and recruiting news to a men’s basketball stretch defined by injuries, road struggles, and a strong response at home, this episode is all about how teams adapt when things don’t go as planned. I also dive into women’s basketball’s huge win, recap what went wrong and right on the hardwood, and wrap things up with a full Tar Heel roundup across Olympic sports, where a lot of spring sports got their seasons rolling this week with lots of wins. Fitting for episode 20, this one is about resilience, growth, and finding answers when adversity hits.

In Episode 19, “0.4 Seconds & the Super Bowl,” I break down one of the most unforgettable weeks to be a Tar Heel, where timing truly was everything. From honoring the legacy of James Spurling to celebrating a former Tar Heel’s Super Bowl championship and reflecting on Drake Maye’s incredible rise in just his second NFL season, this episode starts on football’s biggest stage and what it meant to experience Super Bowl week behind the scenes. Then, on the hardwood, what everyone has been waiting for, men’s basketball delivers a rivalry classic, as UNC stuns Duke and Franklin Street turned upside down, reminding everyone why this matchup still owns college basketball. Over in women’s basketball, they kept things rolling with two convincing wins, extending their streak and building on as ACC play continues. I wrap things up with a full Olympic sports recap, highlighting season openers, big wins, standout performances, and key milestones across the Carolina athletic department. Altogether, this episode captures a week where a few seconds, a few plays, and a one moment made all the difference.

In Episode 18, “Legacy on the Line,” I break down a week where history, pressure, and perspective collide across Carolina and the national sports landscape. With football starting Spring window, I look at early roster development, a late addition to UNC’s 2026 recruiting class, and the national conversation sparked by Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame snub. I also dive into Drake Maye making history this week on the biggest stage and what it means to see Tar Heel representation in the Super Bowl spotlight. On the hardwood, men’s basketball continues its surge with a dominant stretch and sets the stage for Beat Dook week, while also reflecting on how the shifts in college sports are reshaping what the Tobacco Road rivalry looks like today. Then, Women’s basketball delivers one of the biggest wins of the season on the road, highlighting resilience, defense, and momentum as ACC continues. I wrap things up with a full Olympic sports recap, from record-setting performances to academic honors and major watchlist recognitions. Altogether, this episode captures a moment where legacy is being questioned, built, and defended in real time across Carolina Athletics.

In Episode 17, “Make or Break: A Defining Stretch,” I break down a week that feels critical for Carolina Athletics as momentum, pressure, and expectations continue to collide. With football still in its offseason window, I look at early roster building, recruiting developments, national storylines, and what this next phase under Bill Belichick could mean as the program prepares for spring ball. On the hardwood, men’s basketball delivers a statement road win after a difficult stretch, raising important questions about growth, resilience, and whether this team is turning a corner or simply surviving adversity. Women’s basketball continues to find ways to win, grinding out key victories as ACC play intensifies. I also recap major news across Olympic sports, preseason honors, and standout performances, while touching on the beginning of some major Spring sport seasons taking off this week. All in all, this episode captures moments that could define the trajectory of many seasons ahead.

In Episode 16, “Carolina at a Crossroads,” I break down a pivotal stretch for Carolina Athletics as tough questions start to surface across multiple programs. With the football transfer portal officially closed, I unpack the final roster moves, key departures and returns, and what UNC’s offseason decisions say about the direction of the program moving forward. On the court, men’s basketball hits a rough patch during a difficult California road trip, sparking serious conversations about rotations, leadership, and expectations before responding with a much needed win back in Chapel Hill. On the women’s side, basketball bounces back in a big way, showing resilience and growth as ACC play continues. I also touch on major discussions happening around the future of the Smith Center, along with updates across Olympic sports and standout performances. As the season grinds on, this episode looks at where Carolina stands and where it could be headed next.