Young Tar Heels flash, grit and growth, but UNC Women's Basketball can’t overcome No. 2 Gamecocks

Posted Oct 30, 2025
The young No. 11 Tar Heels already knew they would get a significant preseason test against No. 2 South Carolina, and it got even tougher with two key players sitting on the bench. Preseason All-ACC pick Reniya Kelly and sophomore center Blanca Thomas missed the exhibition game as UNC battled the Gamecocks well at times before falling 91-82. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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