The North Carolina softball team (21-4, 3-0 ACC) defeated Pittsburgh (10-13, 0-3 ACC), 8-4, on Sunday afternoon at Anderson Softball Stadium. UNC escaped a late scare from the Panthers to complete a sweep of their first ACC series of the year. The key for North Carolina was its nine strikeouts, keeping Pitt under control for most of the afternoon.
Smith had two head coach interviews, one with the New York Jets and another with the Chicago Bears, in the NFL this offseason, but did not land either job. He is now set to return as offensive coordinator for the Steelers in his second season.
Percentages: FG .412, FT .750. 3-Point Goals: 6-17, .353 (Leggett 3-4, Delalic 1-3, G.Diaz Graham 1-4, Lowe 1-4, Austin 0-1, Cummings 0-1). Team Rebounds: 2. Team ...