After NCAA Sweet 16 run, UNC women’s basketball embracing increased expectations

Posted Jun 2, 2022
The buzz has arrived for UNC women’s basketball after making the Sweet 16 last season and returning its top four scorers. That means increased interest in the program and increased expectations from outsiders. UNC coach Courtney Banghart welcomes it all. North Carolina made its biggest impressions last season with its win over then-No. 3 Louisville. (MSN.com)

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