The Tar Heel Who Toppled the NCAA

Emelyn Lacour | Campbell XC/TF — Diamond Roots & Distance Dreams

From the softball diamond to the Division I starting line, Campbell University’s Emelyn Lacour joins the show to share her incredible journey as an "accidental" distance star who discovered her talent through local 5Ks. Now a pre-med biology major and standout steeplechaser, Emelyn breaks down her year-round training grind, uniform style preferences, and how she navigates the intense psychological landscape of elite running. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Who is at the Peak? The Triangle College Sports Pyramid

Jared is tossing out the standard 1–10 list and building the ultimate Triangle sports pyramid to rank the top women's college programs from this past season. He breaks down the field by tier, moving from the steady foundation of rising programs all the way up to conference champion status and undisputed elite dominance. Tune in to find out exactly which local teams earned their spot at the absolute peak of the pyramid. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Hoops, Science, & Resilience with NCCU's Morgan Callahan

North Carolina Central graduate forward Morgan Callahan joins the show to discuss her historic career as the Eagles' all-time leading scorer in the Division I era. She opens up about overcoming a major hip injury early in her career, her intense passion for clinical research while earning her pharmaceutical science degrees, and her thoughts on the future of the program under new head coach Olivia Gaines. It’s an inspiring conversation detailing exactly what it means to truly dominate both on the court and in the lab. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Worst Runner-Up Shirts: Triangle Heartbreak Edition

In this episode, we’re digging through the back of the closet to find the most painful "almost" apparel in local sports history. From regular-season Shields to deep tournament runs that fell just short, we rank the worst runner-up shirts that Triangle fans are still holding onto. It’s a celebration of the milestones we’d rather forget and the gear that serves as a permanent reminder of "what could have been." ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Daiyah Bailey | NCCU's #1 Hitter, Base Stealer, Eye Black Specialist

In this episode, Jared chats with NCCU outfielder Daiyah Bailey, who opens up about her move from Moreno Valley to Durham and how that transition sparked a period of rapid personal growth. She reflects on a pivotal moment at age 14 when she nearly walked away from softball entirely, only to have her passion reignited by a coach who placed immense trust in her defensive abilities. Daiyah also breaks down the keys to becoming an elite hitter, her role as the team’s designated eye black artist, the personal significance behind wearing the #1 jersey, and more. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.