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Strong defensive performance anchors UNC women's basketball in 62-32 win over Hampton

By Emma Moon | November 16

“The expectation is how we build our team,” Banghart said. “I recruited the most competitive kids I can and they will get better at all areas of ...

No. 17 UNC women’s basketball topples Hampton, 62-32, on field-trip day

By Maya Waid | November 15

It was the Tar Heels’ effort on defense that completely shut down the Pirates in the game.

UNC women's basketball makes adjustments, avoids upset to Davidson

By Ben McCormick | November 13

"There were a lot of big plays down the stretch," head coach Courtney Banghart said. "A lot of not so good plays down the stretch. But for a relatively ...

No. 16 UNC women's basketball staves off potential upset to Davidson in 74-70 win

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | November 12

UNC junior forward Maria Gakdeng made both her free throws to clinch the win.

Deja Kelly sheds light on NIL through new podcast, "NILosophy"

By Corey Davis | November 10

“I think my shows have been really fun to do and I think more people should listen because there are some good nuggets in there,” she said.

UNC women's basketball transfers shine in season opener

By Caroline Wills | November 10

“As a coach, it’s great to have depth,” head coach Courtney Banghart said. “It gives you accountability. It gives you more options. It gives you ...

No. 16 UNC women's basketball defeats Gardner-Webb, 102-49, in season-opener

By Emma Moon | November 8

UNC's women's basketball stunned with a 53 point lead, but the game did not play out without its hurdles

Analysis: Looking ahead at the UNC women's basketball team's challenging schedule

By Lydia Kampe | November 1

With five first-years and three impressive transfers, the North Carolina women’s basketball team is leaning into the upcoming season with fresh hands ...

Lexi Weger reunites with coach as UNC women's basketball graduate assistant

By Maya Waid | November 1

After playing under now-UNC head coach Courtney Banghart at Princeton, Lexi Weger has joined the women’s basketball staff at UNC as a graduate assistant. ...

'A packed house': UNC women's basketball sees surge in attendance at home games

By Lauren Weider | November 1

The Tar Heels went 13-2 at home in 2023, and over 1,300 season ticket passes have been purchased so far for the 2024 season — significantly surpassing ...

Analysis: How do fifth-years, transfer portal impact ACC women's basketball recruiting?

By Shelby Swanson | November 1

“We’ve gotten to the point, we’ve proven it that we can go in the portal if we want to,” UNC head coach Courney Banghart said. “We’re ...

UNC women’s basketball builds team chemistry on a new type of court: pickleball

By Ben McCormick | November 1

Even when the team wasn’t on the court practicing this offseason, they were constantly fueling their competitive fire. With eight new faces — five ...

N.C. native Indya Nivar hopes to make impact on UNC women's basketball as a incoming transfer

By Matthew Maynard | November 1

For Nivar, UNC provides her with everything she wants — the ability to grow, be around people she trusts and, in her words, return to the player she ...

'She's a bucket': Walk-on Sydney Barker's full-circle journey to Carmichael Arena

By Cade Shoemaker | November 1

First-year guard Sydney Barker grew up a Tar Heels fan and set school records at Charles E. Jordan High School in Durham. Now, the 5-foot-7-inch guard ...

'The biggest missing piece': Maria Gakdeng brings shot-blocking, low post game to UNC women's basketball

By Caroline Wills | November 1

Ranking third in the ACC in blocked shots and top-25 for scoring last season, the 6-foot-3 Maryland native provides North Carolina with a two-way player ...

Lexi Donarski brings competitive drive, elite two-way game to UNC women's basketball

By Daniel Wei | November 1

In three seasons with the Cyclones, transfer guard Lexi Donarski averaged 13.2 points, shot 36.4 percent from three and earned 2022 Big 12 Defensive Player ...

Word on the Street: What are you most excited about this year for men and women’s basketball season?

By Zoe Sinclair | October 26

Students say they are excited about the UNC-Duke game, seeing new team talent and hopefully rushing Franklin Street.

Analysis: Three takeaways for UNC women's basketball from the 2023 ACC Tipoff

By Gwen Peace | October 24

Head coach Courtney Banghart has called this year's group “the most competitive team” she’s coached at UNC. With a demanding slate, the Tar ...

First-years Laila Hull and Ciera Toomey to redshirt for 2023-24 women's basketball season

By Daniel Wei | October 10

UNC women’s basketball head coach Courtney Banghart announced on Tuesday that first-years Laila Hull and Ciera Toomey will redshirt for the 2023-2024 ...

UNC women's basketball players paint furniture for animal rescue auction

By Corey Davis | October 8

“In basketball, it is so important that you have a balance between sports and something else,” senior forward Alexandra Zelaya said. “I feel like ...