UNC Women's Basketball

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

UNC Women's Basketball gets another shot at No. 1 South Carolina in NCAA Tournament Sunday

Teams have taken their shots at No. 1 South Carolina all season, but nobody has pulled off the upset. Only three teams have come within seven points of the 33-0 Gamecocks: reigning national champion LSU, Tennessee, and the team that they face in the second round of the NCAA women’s tournament at 1 p.m. Sunday (CBS) — No. 8-seed North Carolina. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Deja Kelly wins unique shooting competition with RJ Davis in promotional video

Never mind trying to make a 3-point attempt with a defender in your face. R.J. Davis and girlfriend Deja Kelly, both senior UNC guards, had a bigger challenge in the kitchen of Davis’ apartment. In a social-media promotional video, they had a competition to see who could shoot a K-Cup pod into the K-Cup holder, with the loser buying the winner dinner. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Alyssa Ustby's 17 rebounds propel UNC Women's Basketball to second round of NCAA tournament

Not only did Alyssa Ustby’s last-second rebounding save the game for the Tar Heels, but her transition offense and season-high 17 boards helped UNC stay ahead of an explosive Michigan State squad. The senior forward also became the first ACC player since 2000 to record at least 16 points, 17 rebounds, and six assists in a women's NCAA tournament game. (Daily Tar Heel)

Mom drives across states to watch daughters in March Madness games for UNC, Tennessee

It’s a busy weekend for Tammy Brown, who has two daughters playing in March Madness this year: Teonni Key is a sophomore forward for UNC, which beat Michigan State 59-56 on Friday. Key came up huge for the Tar Heels with five points, seven rebounds, and tipped out a crucial offensive board with three seconds to play that helped seal the win. (USA Today)

UNC Women’s Basketball Outlasts Michigan State in NCAA Tournament 1st Round

The North Carolina women's basketball team's season-long trend of blowing big leads nearly bit them again but they showed the poise to make sure that didn’t happen. UNC delivered early punches and lockdown defense throughout to take down No. 9 seed Michigan State 59-56 in the first round of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament in Columbia, SC. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 59, Michigan State 56

View the complete box score from the No. 8 seed North Carolina Tar Heels women's basketball team's 59-56 victory over the No. 9 seed Michigan State Spartans on Friday afternoon in the opening round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament in Columbia, South Carolina. (View Box Score)

UNC Women's Basketball Opens NCAA Tournament Against Michigan State Friday - Pregame Notes

They've traveled, talked, practiced, and prepared. Finally, it's time to play. More than two weeks after they last competed, UNC Women's Basketball takes the court Friday in the first game of the first round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. They'll tip off against Michigan State at 11:30 a.m. in Columbia, SC. The game will air live on ESPN2. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Women's Basketball gears up for NCAA Tournament first round

After UNC’s second-round exit in the ACC tournament, Deja Kelly said the Tar Heels had to take a few days apart from each other. The loss stung, especially for veteran players. But there was a silver lining to the early departure. Coach Courtney Banghart was able to grant the team a few consecutive days off from practice for the first time since last April. (Daily Tar Heel)

UNC Women’s Basketball NCAA Tournament Opponent Breakdown: Michigan State

The No. 8 seed North Carolina women’s basketball team will face No. 9 seed Michigan State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday morning in Columbia, S.C. The Spartans come in with a 22-8 overall record and 12-6 mark in the rough-and-tumble Big Ten. If you aren’t familiar with Michigan State’s body of work, here’s a quick rundown. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Women's Basketball faces challenge against Michigan State in NCAA Tournament

The aftermath of the UNC women's basketball team's loss to the Miami Hurricanes in the ACC Tournament led to plenty of reflection for the Tar Heels before the NCAA tournament. That long down period finally ends at 11:30 a.m. on Friday when the No. 8-seed Tar Heels face No. 9-seed Michigan State in a first-round game in Columbia, South Carolina. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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