How UNC women's basketball stacks up against Alabama, rest of NCAA Tournament field

Posted Mar 17, 2021
Much like UNC, Alabama started the season hot. The Crimson Tide won eight straight games, but came back down to earth and finished with a 16-9 record. The frontcourt battle will be something to watch, as UNC's Janelle Bailey will match up with Alabama's Jasmine Walker. Bailey led the Tar Heels in scoring this season with 13.5 points per game. (Daily Tar Heel)

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