In the release, Bears coach Lyndsey Oates said defense and ball control were areas where UNC needed to improve from the 2023 season. The team has one returning defensive player for 2024 in sophomore Bella LePore.
Erin Livingston poured in 21 kills, four digs and two blocks as fourth-seeded BYU made quick work of Weber State Friday night in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament at the Smith Fieldhouse.
UNC (18-11) won the match 26-24, 25-22 and 25-14 to advance to the second round of the 32-team postseason tournament. UNC will play Mountain West member Wyoming (21-9) at 6 p.m. Friday. Wyoming advanced to the second round Thursday afternoon with a 3-1 win over South Dakota also at Bank of Colorado Arena.
“We knew this was going to be a big match and we wanted to make sure it wasn’t any bigger than it needed to be,” second-year Eagles coach Jon Haruguchi said. “Play where our feet are and play together.”