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2026-27 UNC Women’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Breakdown

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:32:00 -0400

Last week, UNC Women's Basketball released the non-league portion of the 2026-27 schedule, a 14-game slate to complement the soon-to-be-announced ACC portion of the docket. Carolina has assembled a quality non-conference lineup that will position the Tar Heels to host in the NCAA Tournament and run its Sweet 16 streak to three years. A few notes:

Newsletter: UNC Basketball Explores Wild New Portal Window, Football Opens Camp Amid Investigation

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:01:00 -0400

UNC Football kicked off training camp this past week, but the headlines weren’t about touchdowns. Basketball had its own bombshell: a court ruling reopened eligibility for a whole class of players, and Michael Malone wasted no time chasing two experienced transfers. Plus, the latest on UNC Baseball, Women's Basketball, and more.

UNC Women's Basketball Unveils Non-Conference Schedule, Including Nine Home Games

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:51:00 -0400

UNC Women's Basketball unveiled its non-conference schedule with nine foes set to visit Carmichael in the early season. The Tar Heels begin the 2026-27 season in the Oui-Play in Paris, France, against Oklahoma on Nov. 2. The Tar Heels face off against South Carolina at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte on Nov. 8 to wrap up the first week of the season.

UNC's Gabby White To Join Nigerian Women's Basketball National Team On Exhibition Tour In China

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:14:00 -0400

Building her resume on the international stage, UNC's Gabby White is set to join the Nigerian National Team on an exhibition tour across China, playing multiple games from August 4-15. Before heading to Asia, White will attend training camp in Chicago from July 29-August 3. Nigeria is ramping up towards the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.

UNC Women's Basketball’s defense was best in ACC last season, but Banghart says it can be better

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:04:00 -0400

Any team that had to contend with UNC Women's Basketball's torrid defense last season should be warned. Coach Courtney Banghart says that her reconstructed Tar Heel roster should be even better on defense. Banghart, whose Tar Heels come off back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances, made that pronouncement and covered many other topics on Tuesday.

Video: UNC Women's Basketball Coach Courtney Banghart Summer Media Availability

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400

North Carolina head Women's Basketball coach Courtney Banghart meets with the media on Tuesday to discuss the Tar Heels' summer workouts, roster additions, challenging non-conference schedule, the upcoming 2026-27 season, and more.

UNC Women's Basketball to Face Texas Tech, Alabama at Disney World in November

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:22:00 -0400

UNC Women's Basketball will head to Walt Disney World for a pair of games the week before Thanksgiving. The Tar Heels will go to Orlando for the WBCA Showcase at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, where they will square off against two teams that made the NCAA tournament last season: Texas Tech on Nov. 19 and Alabama on Nov. 21.

Newsletter: CJ Rosser Visits, 4 New Basketball Offers, Football Training Camp Nears, MLB Signings

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:57:00 -0400

CJ Rosser, the nation's No. 1 basketball recruit, was back in Chapel Hill this past week, and Michael Malone's UNC Basketball staff extended four new scholarship offers. Bill Belichick says his second UNC Football team barely resembles his first, even with the quarterback race wide open. And several Tar Heels cashed MLB Draft signing bonuses.

UNC Dribble For Victory Over Cancer Set For Sept. 13

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:01:00 -0400

UNC Athletics announces the fifth annual Dribble For Victory Over Cancer in partnership with the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The event is Sunday, Sept. 13 on the UNC campus. Participants will raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research while dribbling through a short on-campus course.

Taissa Queiroz Set To Attend Brazilian National Team Training Camp

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0400

UNC rising sophomore guard Taissa Queiroz returns to her home country to attend training camp for the Brazilian National Team with the hopes of making the team before the FIBA Women's Americup South American Qualifiers. Queiroz previously represented Brazil last summer at the 2025 Globajam and in multiple exhibition games against WNBA teams.

UNC Women's Basketball Earns WBCA Academic Top 25 Special Mention

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:31:00 -0400

UNC has been praised by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association by earning a spot on the 2025-26 Academic Top 25 Honor Roll as a special mention. The WBCA highlights college women's basketball programs that boast the highest GPAs among student-athletes on their rosters this past season. As a team, the Tar Heels earned a collective 3.442 GPA.

Deja Kelly’s WNBA goal within reach as her game evolves

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:54:00 -0400

Deja Kelly has played many times at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, but on Thursday she was in front of screaming kids on camp day in the more intimate Novant Health Fieldhouse. "I feel good," she said after her Charlotte Crown’s 85-75 victory over the Greensboro Groove. "It’s good to be out here playing. Good to be back in North Carolina."

Atlanta Dream waive, then re-sign Indya Nivar

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:01:00 -0400

A day after the Atlanta Dream waived rookie guard Indya Nivar, the team signed her to a developmental contract to bring her back on their roster. The former UNC Women's Basketball star, a second-round pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, has appeared in 19 regular-season games for Atlanta, while bringing her patented tough defense off the bench.

Alyssa Ustby stars in Italy, although language creates challenges

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:43:00 -0400

Alyssa Ustby’s rookie pro season in Italy began with grocery adventures and ended with a new chapter in a career built on grit and a willingness to try anything. Fans marveled at the versatility of the most prolific rebounder in UNC Women's Basketball history, and she showed more of it in the Serie A league, returning to her high school roots as a point guard.

Kayla McPherson Named Western Carolina Women's Basketball Assistant Coach

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:19:00 -0400

Kayla McPherson, a former standout player and student assistant coach at the University of North Carolina, joins the Western Carolina women's basketball coaching staff, announced this week by coach Jonathan Tsipis. McPherson comes to Cullowhee after serving as a student assistant for the UNC staff in 2025-26 after her playing career was cut short.

Video: Alyssa Ustby Discusses Pro Basketball Career, Life In Italy

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:40:00 -0400

On Episode 2 of the "Tar Heel Tribune Podcast," Alyssa Ustby, one of the most decorated players in UNC Women’s Basketball history, talks about her playing career, being underestimated, adapting to a season in Italy, those challenges, what’s ahead for her, and more.

Top 10 UNC victories during the 2025-26 school year

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:56:00 -0400

From trips to California, Utah, Texas, Florida, Kentucky, Georgia, and New York to an 11-day stay in Omaha, Tar Heel Tribune covered the ups and downs of UNC teams in many cities. Two highlights for the basketball teams were the huge home wins over Duke, and half the games on this list could have been from the Tar Heels in the College World Series.

Check out the Full Schedule for UNC’s ACC Network Takeover

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:51:00 -0400

The ACC Network will air a full day of UNC games from the 2025-26 academic year Wednesday, July 1. It’s part of a series of ACC Network Takeovers. UNC’s takeover includes coverage from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. At 5 p.m., catch one of the most memorable games in the history of the Smith Center, as ACCN will re-air UNC’s win over Duke.

Maria Gakdeng To Continue Professional Basketball Career In Spain

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:42:00 -0400

Former UNC center Maria Gakdeng has signed with Spanish club Celta Zorka for the 2026-27 season after an impressive rookie campaign in Hungary. Gakdeng averaged 13.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game with Tarr KSC Szekszard, earning All-Defensive Team and All-Imports honors while helping the club reach the Hungarian Cup final.

Seth Trimble’s shot to beat Duke, walk-off Supers win highlight UNC takeover day on ACCN

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:51:00 -0400

A full day of memorable North Carolina victories, from postseason thrills and rivalry showdowns to a memorable Seth Trimble shot, will take over ACC Network on Wednesday as part of the channel’s annual school takeover programming. The 24 hours of programming showcase some of the most memorable moments from the UNC sports season.