UNC Women's Basketball To Host Western Illinois In NCAA First Round - Pregame Notes

Posted Mar 20, 2026
Hosting the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament in Carmichael Arena for the second straight season, No. 4 seed North Carolina begins its postseason run against No. 13 Western Illinois on Friday. The Tar Heels look to advance to the second round for the fourth consecutive year as they face off against the Leathernecks at 5:30 p.m. on ESPNEWS. (GoHeels.com)

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