UNC Women's Basketball In Paris: Kate Harpring's Growing Pains, Defensive Struggles, What's Next

Posted Nov 4, 2026
UNC Women's Basketball opened its season in Paris on Monday, but the No. 12 Tar Heels returned home with plenty to work on after falling 91-79 to No. 21 Oklahoma. Oklahoma took control in the third quarter, outscoring the Tar Heels 31-14. For head coach Courtney Banghart, the loss showed where a team with several new faces still needs to improve. (TarHeel247)

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