UNC Women's Basketball Battles No. 1 UConn In Sweet 16 Matchup - Pregame Notes

Posted Mar 27, 2026
In the Sweet 16 for the second straight season, No. 4-seeded North Carolina Women's Basketball takes on No. 1 overall seed UConn Friday as the Tar Heels look to make their first trip to the Elite 8 since 2014. The Tar Heels and Huskies meet for the second time in NCAA Tournament action, with the tip from Fort Worth, Texas set for 5 p.m. ET on ESPN. (GoHeels.com)

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