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Virginia Tech’s post-diving lead shrinks to 63 over charging NC State after day 2 of ACC Championships

NC State is charging hard, but Virginia Tech still holds the ACC lead thanks to a 200 IM championship from Brandon Fiala.

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UNC’s postseason begins on a high note with Carolina College Invitational

The UNC Tar Heels kicked off their post-season meet schedule this weekend, hosting the Carolina College Invitational.

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National Champion Swimmer Tom Luchsinger Comes Out – Feature Video

Tom Luchsinger, the UNC Tar Heels swimming star and 2013 National Champion in 200 butterfly, was not being true to…

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MEET NOTES: Tennnessee, NC State Headliners of UNC’s Nike Cup Next Wekend

U.S. National Teamer Ben Colley and the UNC Tar Heels will host a big meet next weekend.

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More than 3000 students, many athletes, involved in UNC academic scandal

The University of North Carolina announced the results this week of an independent investigation into its past academic programs, concluding that over 3,000 students, nearly half of them athletes, had benefited from grade-inflated “phantom” courses.

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UNC sweeps weekly ACC awards on strong efforts from Ben Colley, Hellen Moffitt

The University of North Carolina Tar Heels swept the season-opening weekly awards for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) after resounding victories over Tennessee last weekend.

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UNC beefs up backstrokes with commitment from Lakeside’s Heyward Harrison

The UNC Tar Heels have expanded an area of strength, grabbing a verbal commitment from Lakeside Seahawks backstroker Heyward Harrison.

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UNC Tar Heels reel in commitment from Texas state champion sprinter Kate Boyer

Texas 4A state champ Kate Boyer has verbally committed to swim for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels next season, their second big commit of the week.

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Ranking the 2014 Women’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #9-12

Texas managed to snag Bethany Leap, one of the class’s top breaststrokers, to complement its freestyle-heavy recruiting class.

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UNC’s Stephanie Peacock taken from ACCs on a stretcher after breaking NCAA 1000-free record

Stephanie Peacock fell ill at the end of her 1650 at the ACC championships, leaving the pool on a stretcher after breaking the NCAA record in the 1000 free.

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2014 ACC Women’s Championships: Reaney’s American record 200 breast steals show as Virginia repeats

Courtney Bartholomew led the Virginia Cavaliers to their 7th consecutive conference title, although the team battle was overshadowed by Notre Dame’s Emma Reaney, who broke the American record in the 200 breast.

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Duke, North Carolina Clash Saturday at Taishoff

Duke will conclude their regular season at home against the UNC Tar Heels.

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Luke Lechner Verbally Commits to UNC Tar Heels

“Chapel Hill stoodout to me because of their outstanding academics and amazing swim team,” Lechner said. “The team atmosphere and coaching staff is phenomenal, and I cannot wait to be a part of the team next year.”

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2013-2014 Women’s College Swimming Preview: #12 North Carolina Look Promising With an Added Year of Experience

The University of North Carolina women’s team finished 12th at the 2013 NCAA Championships. With the return of Stephanie Peacock and an added year of experience for the young team, you should expect to see the Tar Heels in the top 10 next season. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures)

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UNC Tar Heels Release 2013-14 Swimming Schedule: Dual Meet Season Opens at the Longhorns Oct 17

University of North Carolina swimming coach Rich DeSelm announced the 2013-14 schedule for his teams Monday. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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