UNC Women's Tennis Kicks Off NCAA Tourney

0:00On May 1st, number 5, North Carolina women's tennis kicks off their 27th straight NCAA tournament run this Friday at 4 p.m. Though host Charleston Southern in the opening round at shooting tennis center, right here in Chapel Hill. The tar heels are seated 5th and enter with a strong 24 wins and 3 losses record, including a perfect 15 and 0 at home this season. They're hosting the full Chapel Hill regional, facing off against Maryland and South Carolina over Friday and Saturday. This matchup with Charleston Southern is a rematch from last year, when Carolina swept them clean in the first round. With that home court edge, the team looks prime to roll deep into the bracket. Carolina's got a loaded history in these turnies, boasting a 68 wins and 25 losses all time mark. They've pushed past regionals 20 times and snagged their first national title just last year under coach Brian Calbus, whose hit 800 career wins this season. Fans are buzzing about another deep run from these champs.

1:03Standout Reese Brentmire earned ACC player of the year for the second year straight, the first tar heel to do that since 2016-17. She's joined by Tatum Evans and Obi Kajuru on all ACC honors, plus top doubles teams. The squad ranks 5th nationally, with four singles players and three doubles pairs in the ITA rankings, fresh off wins over top teams like number 6, Oklahoma. Expect fireworks this weekend as Carolina leverages their momentum and star power to chase another title. The region stacked, but the heels are locked in and ready to defend.