UNC Women's Basketball returns to Sweet 16 with gritty win over Maryland

Posted Mar 22, 2026
There was no stopping No. 15 UNC Women's Basketball in its pursuit of a second consecutive Sweet 16 trip. The Tar Heels fought through all of that for a gritty 74–66 victory over No. 17 Maryland in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Carmichael Arena. UNC (28–7) will face the winner of Monday’s game between No. 1 UConn and Syracuse. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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