UNC Women's Basketball

Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball.

THT Newsletter: Derek Dixon Steps Up, Football Signs No. 12 Class, Big Test For Women's Basketball

Derek Dixon stepped up in a big way in UNC’s win over Kentucky, the Tar Heels signed the nation’s No. 12 football recruiting class, Women’s Basketball faces a huge test in Texas, several Tar Heels earn postseason honors as others hit the transfer portal, Drake Maye hears MVP chants, and Luke Maye stars in this week’s Throwback Thursday. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC’s Kayla McPherson Left the Game. Now She’s Back And Coaching Up Her Former Teammates

Kayla McPherson, the UNC guard and one-time hotshot recruit, announced her medical retirement from basketball 20 months after playing her final game in Dec. 2023. After seven operations on both knees across the last four years, McPherson’s playing days were over. Today, McPherson is back in the gym with the Tar Heels, but in a different role. (Chapelboro.com)

Courtney Banghart’s blueprint has UNC exceeding expectations ahead of big challenge at No. 2 Texas

After losing 70% of UNC's offense from last season, Coach Courtney Banghart’s women's basketball team was picked to finish third in the ACC. Now her No. 11 Tar Heels are the highest-ranked team in the league and getting plenty of national attention. That progress gets a major test Thursday when UNC visits No. 2 Texas in the ACC/SEC Challenge. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Courtney Banghart Tuesday Pre-Texas Media Availability

North Carolina head women's basketball coach Courtney Banghart speaks with the media on Tuesday ahead of the No. 11 Tar Heels' matchup against the No. 2 Texas Longhorns as part of the ACC-SEC Challenge on Thursday night in Austin. (View Video)

Indya Nivar Named USBWA Player Of The Week

The acclaim for UNC Women's Basketball guard Indya Nivar isn't going anywhere, as the senior was named one of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association five Ann Meyers Drysdale national women's honorees of the week. The Apex, N.C., native adds to her list of accolades as she was named the ACC Player of the Week on Monday for the first time. (GoHeels.com)

Indya Nivar Named ACC Women's Basketball Player Of The Week Following Historic Stretch

After dominating throughout three games for North Carolina women's basketball at the 2025 Cancun Challenge over Thanksgiving, Indya Nivar has been named the ACC Player of the Week. Posting the second triple double in program history, Nivar tallied 13 points, grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds, and snagged 10 steals against South Dakota State. (GoHeels.com)

North Carolina Women's Basketball Climbs To No. 11 In AP Top 25 Poll

North Carolina moved up one spot to No. 11 in the the latest AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll and is 13th in the first NET ranking after three impressive victories to win the Cancun Challenge last week. But it faces a considerable challenge this week. The Tar Heels (8-1) beat South Dakota State, Kansas State, and Columbia in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (Tar Heel Tribune)

THT Newsletter: Historic Triple-Double, UNC Basketball Heads To Kentucky, Football Falls In Raleigh

Indya Nivar recorded the second triple-double in UNC Women’s Basketball history with 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 10(!) steals, Bill Belichick’s first season at North Carolina goes out with a whimper as transfer portal season begins, Carolina Basketball heads to Kentucky, and Volleyball is going dancing for the second year in a row. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

UNC Women's Basketball Notebook: Indya Nivar's Historic Day, A Thanksgiving Sweep & More

No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball dominated the Thanksgiving break, sweeping its three games at the 2025 Women’s Cancun Challenge to claim the Mayan Tournament title and extend its win streak to six straight. Playing three games in three days, the Tar Heels defeated South Dakota State on Thursday, Kansas State on Friday, and Columbia on Saturday. (Inside Carolina)

Video: UNC Women's Basketball Fends Off Columbia To Go 3-0 in Cancun Challenge - Highlights

Wrapping up three games in three days at the 2025 Cancun Challenge, No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball withstood a pesky Columbia squad to pull away in the fourth quarter for an 80-63 win. Lanie Grant led the Tar Heels with 19 points. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

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