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Teonni Key makes grand return to the court in blowout win over South Carolina State

By Gwen Peace | November 17

In Key's 19 minutes of playing time, she racked up an impressive 13 points and 7 rebounds, and shot 83 percent from the free throw line.

No. 12 UNC women's basketball deploys full-court trap in win over TCU

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | November 14

Our defense drives our offense,” junior small forward Alyssa Ustby said. “Once we get going and get some stops, then offense just comes easy.”

No. 12 UNC women's basketball picks up second win of season in 75-48 victory over TCU

By Jarrett Kidd | November 12

Forwards Anya Poole and Destiny Adams played a major role in the win. They combined for 20 points and 15 rebounds, and also contributed to the Tar Heels’ ...

UNC women's basketball's Hodgson earns first start as a Tar Heel in season-opener

By Shelby Swanson | November 10

“I think for her the role last year was be whatever we need (her) to be and I think this year she’s got to do a little bit of the same,” head coach ...

Relentless drive propelling UNC guard Deja Kelly into junior season

By Gwen Peace | November 10

Going into her third season with the UNC women's basketball team, Deja Kelly has been named to both the Nancy Lieberman Award watch list — honoring ...

No. 12 UNC women's basketball wins season-opener against Jackson State University, 91-59

By Jarrett Kidd | November 9

UNC junior wing Kennedy Todd-Williams had a team-high 20 points as well as nine rebounds. This marks her new career-high as a Tar Heel, trumping her previous ...

Following Sweet 16 appearance, students show support for UNC women's basketball team

By Lindsey Ware | November 9

The North Carolina women’s basketball team enters the new season as the No. 12 team in the nation, and with the media hype comes high expectations. ...

Preview: UNC women's basketball returns familiar faces in the front court

By Matthew Maynard | November 9

The front court for the North Carolina women's basketball team features three returning Tar Heels – all of which are upperclassmen.

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UNC basketball players, local stores teaming up to thrive in NIL era

By Caroline Wills | November 9

Entering year two of the NIL era, the ability to monetize a player’s name, image and likeness is benefiting both UNC basketball players and local Chapel ...

Paulina Paris enters women's basketball season as UNC's sole first-year player

By Kelly Baker | November 9

As the only new member of the North Carolina women's basketball team, freshman Paulina Paris has worked to become acclimated to the team's established ...

'Imma get back': UNC women's basketball's McPherson to miss at least nonconference slate

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | November 9

Kayla McPherson has yet to play a game for the North Carolina women’s basketball team, but the sidelines don’t stop her from putting into practice ...

Eva Hodgson looks to lead UNC women's basketball with her voice

By Zachary Crain | November 9

Eva Hodgson has spent much of her basketball career in transition — transferring to the New Hampton School during her high school career and to UNC ...

Preview: UNC women's basketball boasts impressive group of versatile wings

By Sydney Beyer | November 9

With three talented underclassmen already on the roster, the Tar Heels have added another weapon this offseason to round out their versatile offense.

Preview: Three keys for UNC women's basketball season opener against Jackson State

By Jarrett Kidd | November 9

The Tigers are coming off a 23-7 season with an undefeated conference record. They won the SWAC Tournament Championship for the second consecutive year, ...

Banghart's motion offense can create mismatches, will empower UNC women's basketball guards

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | November 9

As the Tar Heels set their sights on becoming March Madness contenders, a guard corps of advantage creators, shooters, versatile defenders and transition ...

UNC women's hooper Kennedy Todd-Williams looks to make another jump in junior season

By Shelby Swanson | October 12

“She never settles,” senior forward Malu Tshitenge said. “I don’t think she’s ever satisfied. She feels like the sky’s the limit for her. ...

In fourth year of Banghart era, UNC women's basketball has its sights set on March

By Lucas Thomae | October 12

“Whether you're hunted or not, you have to be hunting, right? Or you'll die," head coach Courtney Banghart said. "It's actually like an ecosystem thing. ...

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

By Shelby Swanson | October 11

With eight of its top nine scorers from a squad that held a 13-5 ACC record last season returning, another NCAA Tournament appearance for North Carolina ...

Analysis: Takeaways from UNC basketball's 'Live Action' event

By Shelby Swanson and Daniel Wei | October 9

To wrap up the event, both teams took part in their respective scrimmages, giving fans a glimpse at what the teams have been working on this offseason. ...

UNC women's basketball's Alyssa Ustby reflects on USA Basketball 3x3 experience

By Shelby Swanson | September 27

Competing for USA Basketball’s U23 3x3 National Team — a squad self-titled “The Goonies” — UNC junior guard Alyssa Ustby was exposed to a new ...