UNC Women's Basketball

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

UNC Women's Basketball Hosts Coppin State Sunday - Pregame Notes

Coming off of its first ranked win of the season, No. 16 UNC Women's Basketball hosts Coppin State on Sunday. The Tar Heels host their annual book drive for Sunday's game with tip at 2 p.m. ET, streaming on ACCNX. UNC and Coppin State meet for the fifth time, with all meetings taking place in Chapel Hill. Carolina owns the all-time advantage 4-0. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Women's Basketball Notebook: Maria Gakdeng’s Milestone, UNC’s Stifling Defense, and More

In two games since returning from injury, the payoff in Maria Gakdeng's recovery time has been visible. The senior scored a season-high 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds in North Carolina's 72-53 win against No. 14 Kentucky on Thursday. Last week, she recorded a double-double against North Carolina Central with 10 points, and 11 rebounds. (Inside Carolina)

$13.5 Million Gift In Honor Of Joan Gillings Empowers UNC Women Student-Athletes

The first gift from Joan H. Gillings Foundation was a $13.5 million donation to Carolina Athletics. In her memory, Joan's family endowed a student-athlete scholarship and the women's lacrosse head coach position, supported three facility renovations, ensured every women's team would have at least $1 million in their operating endowments, and more. (GoHeels.com)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 72, Kentucky 53

View the complete box score from the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels women's basketball team's 72-53 victory over the No. 14 Kentucky Wildcats on Thursday night at Carmichael Arena in the ACC/SEC Challenge. (View Box Score)

Video: UNC Women's Basketball Rolls Past Kentucky, 72-53 - Highlights

In a battle of basketball blue bloods, the No. 16 UNC women's basketball team had little trouble getting past the No. 14 Kentucky Wildcats, 72-53. Reniya Kelly led the Tar Heels with 18 points, Maria Gakdeng scored 16, and Alyssa Ustby chipped in 13 points and 8 boards in the win. (View Video)

UNC Women's Basketball rolls to signature victory, hand No. 14 Kentucky first loss

North Carolina showed the women’s basketball world on Thursday night that the Tar Heels are one of the country’s best teams. With balanced scoring, dominant inside play, and relentless defense, the No. 16 Tar Heels earned an early-season signature victory by handing the No. 14 Kentucky Wildcats their first loss, 72-53, in the ACC/SEC Women’s Challenge. (Tar Heel Tribune)

After a Difficult Year, Ciera Toomey’s Return Sparking UNC Women’s Basketball

"Instead of meeting me at the Dean Dome, can you meet me at the emergency room?" That was the text Ciera Toomey sent to her parents Oct. 13, 2023, the day of UNC’s "Live Action With Carolina Basketball" celebration. It was meant to be a coming out party for the men’s and women’s basketball programs, with 5-star Toomey among the newcomers. (Chapelboro.com)

No. 16 UNC Women's Basketball Hosts No. 14 Kentucky Thursday In ACC/SEC Challenge - Pregame Notes

No. 16 UNC women's basketball welcomes its first ranked opponent of the season to Carmichael Arena on Thursday, as undefeated No. 14 Kentucky comes to town for the 2024 SEC/ACC Challenge. Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. and will air on ESPN2. The Tar Heels are riding a four-game winning streak, after three wins at the Battle4Atlantis to claim the trophy. (GoHeels.com)

Carmichael Comments: Checking the Record Books

Friday's 119-43 North Carolina women's basketball victory against North Carolina Central was nothing short of historic. All 12 Tar Heels who played scored in a win that set numerous milestones in the Courtney Banghart era and vaulted UNC to a 7-1 record to close out November. Here's a few notable stats and nuggets from the Tar Heels' historic win. (GoHeels.com)

Podcast: Courtney Banghart Show - Battle 4 Atlantis Champs, Kentucky Preview, Mack Brown Friendship

UNC Women's Basketball coach Courtney Banghart discusses the Tar Heels' 7-1 start to the season, Battle 4 Atlantis championship, Thanksgiving, her friendship with Mack Brown, a preview of this week's big game against the Kentucky Wildcats, and more. (Listen To Podcast)

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