UNC Women's Basketball
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Offensive Rebounds, Extra Possessions Shaped UNC Women's Basketball's Victory
UNC Women's Basketball's efficient offense and late-game execution secured a 74-66 win over Maryland in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, but the battle for offensive rebounds and extra possessions stood out as one of the biggest storylines. Maryland grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and scored 21 second-chance points. (
TarHeel247)
Newsletter: Hubert Davis Out?, UNC Women's Basketball to Sweet 16, Caleb Wilson to the Rafters
Has
Hubert Davis coached his final game at North Carolina? We’ll likely find out very soon. UNC Women’s Basketball advanced to the Sweet 16,
Caleb Wilson’s jersey is headed to the Smith Center rafters, Tar Heel Football is hosting its Pro Day Monday, the Diamond Heels downed Louisville, and there’s another National Champion in Chapel Hill. (
Tar Heel Times Newsletter)
Video: UNC Women's Basketball Advances To Sweet 16 With Win Over Maryland, 74-66 - Highlights
Facing No. 5-seeded Maryland, No. 4 UNC Women's Basketball controlled the Terrapins' offense en route to a 74-66 victory in Carmichael Arena on Sunday, sending the Tar Heels to their second straight trip to the Sweet Sixteen. Check out the highlights.
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Sun Mar 22, 2026
UNC Women's Basketball returns to Sweet 16 with gritty win over Maryland
There was no stopping No. 15 UNC Women's Basketball in its pursuit of a second consecutive Sweet 16 trip. The Tar Heels fought through all of that for a gritty 74–66 victory over No. 17 Maryland in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Carmichael Arena. UNC (28–7) will face the winner of Monday’s game between No. 1 UConn and Syracuse. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 74, Maryland 66
View the complete box score from the No. 4 seed North Carolina Tar Heels' Women's Basketball team's 74-66 victory over the No. 5 seed Maryland Terrapins in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill. (
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Sun Mar 22, 2026
UNC Women's Basketball Ousts Maryland to Advance to Sweet 16
Elina Aarnisalo’s 21-point performance helped No. 4 seed North Carolina Women's Basketball defeat No. 5 seed Maryland, 74-66, on Sunday afternoon in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. With the win, UNC improves to 26-1 in NCAA Tournament games hosted in Carmichael Arena, including a 24-game win streak that dates back to 1987. (
Inside Carolina)
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. (
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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)