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The UNC hurler has had one of the best seasons in Carolina baseball history. Jake Knapp was named the National Pitcher of the Year by the College Baseball Foundation on Friday.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Tar Heel Blog / June 13

UNC Baseball: Diamond Heels send multiple to All-Region, All-American squads

Congratulations to all of the recipients! North Carolina men’s baseball saw its season come to a screeching halt on Sunday afternoon. After winning seven consecutive ACC series, the ACC Tournament, and the Chapel Hill Regional, a trip to Omaha felt inevitable for one of the better Tar Heel teams in recent memory.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / June 6

Underrated UNC Baseball Program Delivers Lopsided Postseason Statement

Despite not landing a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, the UNC baseball team is once again showing why many view the Tar Heels as arguably this season's top title contender.

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Golf News / Tar Heel Blog / May 31

UNC Baseball: Heels cruise past Crusaders

Carolina relies on a dominant pitching performance to win their first NCAA tourney game. The UNC baseball team defeated Holy Cross 4-0 in their opening game of the NCAA tournament.

Golf News / Tar Heel Blog / May 24

UNC Baseball: Heels beat BC in ACC tournament quarterfinals

The Heels advance to the semis on Saturday. For six innings, 14th seeded Boston College looked like they might pull another upset and continue their run in the ACC tournament.

Golf News / Tar Heel Blog / May 20

UNC Baseball: Knapp Named ACC Pitcher of the Year

Knapp is the fifth Tar Heel to earn the honor. North Carolina Tar Heels starter Jake Knapp is the 2025 ACC Pitcher of the Year. The Greensboro native led the conference in wins (11), innings pitched (80.0), earned run average (2.14), and walks plus hits per inning pitched (.84), an impressive combination.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / May 19

Four Tigers honored on All-ACC teams

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Florida State’s Alex Lodise was tabbed the 2025 ACC Player of the Year while North Carolina’s Jake Knapp earned 2025 ACC Pitcher of the Year honors.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Tar Heel Blog / May 17

UNC Baseball: ACC Tournament Seeding Possibilities

The Diamond Heels have a chance to do something special in back-to-back years. North Carolina baseball clinched the series against No. 2 Florida State on Friday night.

Florida State Seminoles News / Tar Heel Blog / May 16

UNC Baseball: Jake Knapp’s complete game leads Diamond Heels to victory over #2 Florida State

The Carolina ace kicked off the weekend with a killer showing. The Diamond Heels got off to a great start against the second-ranked Seminoles Thursday night with an 8-3 victory in a crucial end of the season series.

Golf News / Tar Heel Blog / May 12

UNC Baseball: Heels split series with NC State before rain washes out finale

The Heels’ big series against the Wolfpack didn’t end up fully completed. With the college baseball regular season starting to wind down ahead of tournament time, the North Carolina Tar Heels had quite the interesting task over the weekend.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Tar Heel Blog / May 2

UNC Baseball: Mid-season Update

Carolina has a weekend break before the final stretch of the season. The North Carolina Tar Heels are on a three-game winning streak heading into a break this weekend.

Golf News / Tar Heel Blog / April 14

UNC Baseball: Tar Heel lineup goes off in sweep of Wake

Carolina’s offense was firing on all cylinders over the weekend. In last week’s mid-week North Carolina Tar Heels baseball game, UNC brought their bats to the party, as they dropped 12 runs on the Elon Phoenix in a win.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Tar Heel Blog / March 31

UNC Baseball: Pitching leads Heels to series win over Miami

A visit from the Hurricanes led to a series victory for the Diamond Heels over the weekend. After going into a bit of a slump, the North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team picked up a needed series win last weekend against Boston College and then picked up a mid-week victory over South Carolina.

Golf News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / March 28

Griffin Hugus Duels No. 21 North Carolina, But Miami Baseball Falls Short Again 2-0

Another disappointing game for the Miami Hurricanes Baseball team as they dropped another series opener, this time to No. 21 North Carolina 2-0. The Hurricanes have been one of the most inconsistent teams in the country this season.

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Golf News / Tar Heel Blog / March 24

UNC Baseball: Tar Heels take two of three over Boston College

Carolina’s trip north ended on a winning note. After a red hot start to the new season, the North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team has run into some road blocks as of late.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Back-to-Back 64's, was More Than Enough

It’s not often that a player makes the cut on the number and then two days later, grasps the trophy. Shooting consecutive 64’s, Joe Highsmith, a 24-year-old from Pepperdine University, captured the Cognizant Classic.

Golf News / ESPN / February 28

Knapp goes from 59 to 70 but still leads Cognizant

Jake Knapp was 11 shots worse than his opening round at the Cognizant Classic and still stayed in front, curling in a 15-foot birdie putt on his final hole Friday for a 1-under 70 and a one-shot lead over Matthieu Pavon.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / February 28

Jake Knapp With a Sizzling Round at the Cognizant Classic

Thursday afternoon welcomed the start of the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches, showcasing some of the top talent around. The first round of play finished with some solid outings, but none more impressive than Jake Knapp.

Golf News / Yardbarker / February 27

Jake Knapp makes history with sizzling start at Cognizant Classic

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Golf News / Field Level Media / February 27

Jake Knapp fires 59 in opening round at Cognizant Classic

Jake Knapp recorded the 15th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history with a 12-under-par 59 in the first round of the Cognizant Classic at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., on Thursday.

Golf News / Field Level Media / February 19

Jake Knapp's everywhere at the Mexico Open and eager to repeat

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Golf News / Field Level Media / February 18

Golf Glance: Jake Knapp defends maiden PGA Tour title in Mexico

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Golf News / Yardbarker / February 18

Three storylines for Mexico Open: Who's Tiger Woods rooting for?

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Golf News / Field Level Media / December 15

Patty Tavatanakit, Jake Knapp go wire-to-wire at Grant Thornton

Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand and Jake Knapp completed a wire-to-wire victory at the Grant Thornton Invitational on Sunday at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Fla.

Golf News / Yardbarker / February 28, 2024

Golf best bets: 3 props for the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches

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Golf News / Yardbarker / February 26, 2024

Knapp went from nightclub bouncer to $1.4M PGA Tour winner

Jake Knapp went from nightclub bouncer to $1.4 million PGA Tour winner

Two years ago, Jake Knapp was checking IDs and throwing out over-served customers at his hometown nightclub. On Sunday, the only checking the PGA Tour rookie was doing was cashing one for $1.4 million.

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Golf News / Golf on ClutchPoints / February 25, 2024

Jake Knapp goes from club bouncer to PGA Tour winner after historically odd final round at Mexico Open

Jake Knapp used to prevent folks from entering a nightclub. After posting a 19-under at the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta, he’s now a proud member of the exclusive club of PGA Tour winners.