Smith Lyon, who played for the Tar Heels from 1996-99, is returning to Chapel Hill from Marshall following the winningest year of her career.
Fiona Crawley and Carson Tanguilig defeated teammates Reese Brantmeier and Elizabeth Scotty in the championship match on Saturday afternoon in Orlando.
Fiona Crawley and Carson Tanguilig will face teammates Reese Brantmeier and Elizabeth Scotty in the championship match on Saturday.
The fourth head coach in Carolina Softball history, Papa won Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season titles and Coach-of-the-Year honors five times and led the Tar Heels to 15 NCAA Tournament appearances.