UNC Women’s Basketball Erases 17-Point Deficit, Beats No. 5 Iowa St. To Win Phil Knight Invitational

Posted Nov 27, 2022
The No. 8 UNC women’s basketball team claimed the Phil Knight Invitational title Sunday, defeating No. 5 Iowa State 73-64. The Tar Heels trailed by as many as 17 in the first half. The result is Carolina’s highest-ranked road win under coach Courtney Banghart, surpassing the mark set by the Tar Heels just two days ago when they beat No. 18 Oregon. (Chapelboro.com)

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