UNC Women's Basketball
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Heavy underdog, UNC Women's Basketball tunes out noise, focuses on its plan
Few people give No. 15 UNC Women's Basketball much of a chance against No. 1 UConn, which arrives at the Sweet 16 riding a 52-game win streak. Inside the Tar Heels’ locker room, the talk centers on making every possession matter. UNC is a 27.5-point underdog. They have no control over all of that, don’t talk about it, and aren’t too concerned. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
UNC Women's Basketball Pre-Sweet 16 Press Conference Video and Transcript
Here is the complete transcript and video from No. 15-ranked UNC Women's Basketball's press conference Thursday ahead of its Sweet 16 matchup against No. 1 UConn, with Coach
Courtney Banghart, Lanie Grant, and Indya Nivar. Additional videos include dressing-room interviews with Nyla Harris,
Ciera Toomey,
Elina Aarnisalo, and Nyla Brooks. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Carolina Insider Podcast: Next step for UNC Basketball, Nyla Brooks Joins
After a change in leadership, what are the next steps for Carolina Basketball as the program continues its coaching search? (1:43). Next,
Nyla Brooks from UNC Women's Basketball joins
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas to discuss the Tar Heels in the Sweet 16 (15:07).
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Thu Mar 26, 2026
Sweet 16 Bound! Send Off UNC Women's Basketball At Carmichael Arena Wednesday
Tar Heel fans are invited to send off the North Carolina women's basketball team on Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. as it heads to its third Sweet 16 in five years. Fans are encouraged to gather near the north entrance of Carmichael Arena on South Road. The No. 4 seed Tar Heels face off against No. 1 UConn on Friday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. (
GoHeels.com)
Chansky’s Notebook: UNC Women's Basketball On The Rise
Courtney Banghart has the pieces in place to take UNC Women's Basketball to the next level. Banghart’s Tar Heels are headed back to the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season after a 74-66 win against Maryland in Chapel Hill Sunday. It’s already quite the accomplishment for a program which some believed would be in rebuilding mode this season. (
Chapelboro.com)
UNC Women's Basketball to Face Undefeated No. 1 UConn in Sweet 16
The monumental challenge that No. 15 UNC Women's Basketball knew was likely ahead in the Sweet 16 is official. The No. 4-seed Tar Heels will have the daunting challenge of meeting No. 1 UConn, which brings a 52-game win streak into Friday’s 5 p.m. ET matchup (ESPN) in the Fort Worth 1 Regional after earning its 32nd straight Sweet 16 trip. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
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)