UNC Women's Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball.

UNC Women's Basketball Looks To Build Off Season Of Milestones

In Courtney Banghart's sixth season, UNC Women's Basketball experienced its best season in her tenure. The 29 wins marked a high in her six seasons, and with the No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament, the Tar Heels hosted for the first time since 2015. UNC also won multiple ACC Tournament games under Banghart for the first time, reaching the semifinals. (Inside Carolina)

After UNC women's basketball loss vs. Duke, Alyssa Ustby passes torch to Lanie Grant

At the end of UNC Women's Basketball's Sweet 16 loss Friday, freshman Lanie Grant tossed the ball to senior Alyssa Ustby to take the final shot. As the buzzer sounded, reality set in: Ustby was leaving the program that she helped build the past five years. The 17-year-old who passed her the ball? That’s who Ustby is passing the Tar Heel torch to. (USA Today)

Despite Sweet 16 loss, UNC women's basketball's season represents strides

It’s easy to turn the page once a season ends. And even if it's simple to move on, North Carolina women's basketball's season should serve as a reminder — it's another chapter for a program that's headed in the right direction, but it's just not there, yet. The Tar Heels are still in search of the defining wins to propel a title run. But there's still been growth. (Daily Tar Heel)

After Hot Start, UNC Women's Basketball Cools Down Fast In Sweet 16 Loss To Duke

UNC didn't make a shot from the field for 11 minutes and 38 seconds of game time from midway through the first quarter to late in the second quarter. During that time, Duke wiped away the 11-0 deficit to go ahead 21-13. Once the Blue Devils seized control of the game, North Carolina never regained the lead, losing 47-38 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham. (Inside Carolina)

Tar Heels' season comes to disheartening end after Maria Gakdeng’s injury, long scoring droughts

Scoring droughts that had been too common all season and the inability to hit the defensive boards down the stretch meant a sudden end to the UNC Women's Basketball season and a frustrating, painful finish to senior center Maria Gakdeng’s college career. After UNC led by 11 points early, No. 2-seed Duke took control and eased to a 47–38 victory. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Women's Basketball Post-Sweet 16 Videos and Transcripts

Video and complete transcript from UNC Women's Basketball's postgame press conference in Birmingham, Alabama with Coach Courtney Banghart, Lexi Donarski, and Alyssa Ustby, after the Tar Heels’ 47-38 loss to Duke on Friday in the Sweet 16, as well as video of interviews in the locker room with Maria Gakdeng, Indya Nivar, and Reniya Kelly. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 38, Duke 47

View the complete box score from the No. 3 seed North Carolina Tar Heels women's basketball team's 47-38 loss to the No. 2 seed Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 on Friday in Birmingham, Alabama. (View Box Score)

UNC Women's Basketball Falls To Duke In Sweet 16

Oluchi Okananwa recorded her third double-double of the season to lead ACC Tournament champion Duke past North Carolina 47-38 Friday and into the Elite 8 of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Fifth-year senior Alyssa Ustby had nine points on 3 of 10 shooting for the Tar Heels, who fell short in their attempt to advance to their first Elite 8 since 2014. (Associated Press)

UNC Women's Basketball Meets Duke In Sweet 16 Rivalry Clash Friday - Pregame Notes

The rivalry continues, as No. 3 seeded North Carolina faces off against No. 2 seed Duke in the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Friday afternoon. The storied rivalry meets for the first time in the NCAA Tournament at 2:30 ET on ESPN. UNC looks for its second win this season over the Blue Devils and its eighth trip to the Elite 8. (GoHeels.com)

North Carolina Women’s Basketball Opponent Breakdown: Duke

No. 3 seed North Carolina Women's Basketball will face a familiar opponent in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 on Friday afternoon at 2:30 ET: No. 2 seed Duke, which defeated No. 15 Lehigh and No. 10 Oregon to reach the regional semifinals. The Blue Devils are 28-7 this season and finished 14-4 in ACC play. Here’s a quick breakdown of Duke: (Chapelboro.com)

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