UNC Women's Basketball

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UNC Women's Basketball Hosts Maryland In NCAA Tournament Second Round Sunday - Pregame Notes

With a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line, No. 4 seed UNC Women's Basketball hosts former ACC rival No. 5 seed Maryland in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. The Tar Heels look to earn their second straight trip to the Sweet 16 and 20th overall, taking on the Terrapins at noon on ESPN. Maryland enters Sunday at 24-8 overall. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Women's Basketball Pre-Maryland Press Conference Video and Transcript

Check out the complete transcript and video from No. 4 seed North Carolina Women's Basketball’s pregame press conference on Saturday with Coach Courtney Banghart, Elina Aarnisalo and Lanie Grant ahead of Sunday’s NCAA tournament second-round matchup against No. 5 seed Maryland at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Lanie Grant, Elina Aarnisalo fuel UNC Women's Basketball after Tar Heels' early stumbles

Lanie Grant, who doesn’t turn 19 until next month, and UCLA transfer Elina Aarnisalo have been two of the key engines who have led UNC Women's Basketball to 13 wins in 15 games entering their Sunday NCAA tournament second-round game against No. 5-seed Maryland. Both have had to adjust to added responsibility and how teams defend them. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Lanie Grant and 'the Nylas' lead UNC Women's Basketball past Western Illinois in NCAA Tournament

No. 15 UNC Women's Basketball's torrid defense showed no sign of rust after a 13-day break, much to the misfortune of Western Illinois. Nyla Harris, Nyla Brooks, and Lanie Grant were too much for the No. 13-seed Leathernecks in the No. 4-seed Tar Heels’ 82-51 victory Friday at Carmichael Arena for their fourth straight first-round NCAA Tournament win. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Women's Basketball Rolls Past Western Illinois In NCAA Tournament Opener

Hosting Western Illinois in its 2026 NCAA Tournament opener, UNC Women's Basketball controlled the Leathernecks en route to an 82-51 victory at Carmichael Arena on Friday night (Highlights). The Tar Heels advance to the Round of 32 for the fourth straight season. Four Tar Heels finished in double-figures with Nyla Harris leading the way with 17 points. (GoHeels.com)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 82, Western Illinois 51

View the complete box score from the No. 15 North Carolina Tar Heels' Women's Basketball team's 82-51 victory over the Western Illinois Leathernecks in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

UNC Women's Basketball To Host Western Illinois In NCAA First Round - Pregame Notes

Hosting the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament in Carmichael Arena for the second straight season, No. 4 seed North Carolina begins its postseason run against No. 13 Western Illinois on Friday. The Tar Heels look to advance to the second round for the fourth consecutive year as they face off against the Leathernecks at 5:30 p.m. on ESPNEWS. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Women's Basketball Hosting NCAA Tournament: Know Before You Go

Prior to UNC Women's Basketball hosting first- and second-round games of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament this weekend, here's all the information you need before your visit to Carmichael Arena. Game Times: No. 5 Maryland vs. No. 12 Murray State, 3:00 p.m. No. 4 UNC vs. No. 13 Western Illinois, 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Women's Basketball Pre-NCAA Tournament Press Conference Video and Transcript

Here is the complete transcript and video from No. 15-ranked North Carolina Women's Basketball’s press conference on Thursday with Coach Courtney Banghart and seniors Indya Nivar and Nyla Harris before the Tar Heels’ first round NCAA tournament game on Friday against Western Illinois. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Women’s Basketball NCAA Tournament Opponent Breakdown: Western Illinois

UNC Women's Basketball will host NCAA Tournament action at Carmichael Arena for the second straight season. And it begins Friday for the No. 4 seed Tar Heels against No. 13 seed Western Illinois. The Leathernecks enter the tournament with a 26-5 record and won the Ohio Valley Conference championship. Here’s more on UNC’s first-round opponent. (Chapelboro.com)

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