North Carolina begins its quest for a 22nd NCAA title Saturday afternoon against South Carolina in the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament. The match between the Tar Heels and Gamecocks is set for 2 p.m. on Dorrance Field and will be streamed on the ACC Network Extra.
UNC hasn't been in over two weeks since ending the regular season with a 4-0 route of Miami on Oct. 28 and enter the postseason on the strength of consecutive wins with five wins against just one loss in its eight matches with two ties.
Thirteen freshmen and sophomores have seen significant playing time this season.