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'It just didn’t go in': UNC men's basketball loses to Pitt after failed inbound play

By Gwen Peace | February 2

“We definitely should have won that game,” junior guard Caleb Love said. “But we play another one Saturday, so we can’t get in our heads.” ...

UNC women's basketball's Kayla McPherson returns to play in road win against Clemson

By Cooper Metts | January 30

While it’s easy for fans and viewers to get caught up thinking about what McPherson’s addition to the rotation could bring to an already talented ...

UNC women's basketball keeps win streak alive with road victory over Clemson, 69-58

By Lindsey Ware | January 29

Although UNC’s win over Clemson wasn’t a pretty one, a seventh-straight win demonstrates the Tar Heels’ dominance in conference play of late.

Junior trio leads UNC women's basketball to road victory over Pitt in absence of Hodgson

By Gwen Peace | January 27

Without Hodgson, who Banghart calls the “cheerleader” of the team, North Carolina had to lean heavily on its three core junior players: point guard ...

UNC women's basketball defeats Pitt on the road, 72-57, to win sixth-straight ACC matchup.

By Gwen Peace | January 26

The win over Pitt marks the sixth-straight ACC victory for the Tar Heels.

Veteran guard play sparks UNC women's basketball to 70-57 victory over Georgia Tech

By Daniel Wei | January 23

“As soon as we get a defensive stop, I’m just so excited to sprint down the court,” junior wing Alyssa Ustby said. “That might sound weird, but ...

No. 17 UNC women's basketball defeats Georgia Tech, 70-57, at home

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | January 22

The game showcased the Tar Heels’ renowned transition attack, which disorganized the Yellow Jacket defense even after a fast break opportunity was taken ...

Alyssa Ustby leads UNC to big win over Duke after battling through severe dehydration

By Noah Monroe | January 20

"There’s nothing like it, and I’m not going to take a moment of it for granted," Ustby said. "If I can get healthy and I can play, I’m going to ...

No. 17 UNC women's basketball wins fourth straight game in 61-56 triumph over No. 13 Duke

By Noah Monroe | January 20

The No.17 North Carolina women’s basketball team (13-5, 4-3 ACC) defeated No. 13 Duke (16-2, 6-1 ACC) 61-56 on Thursday night at Carmichael Arena. ...

No. 17 UNC women's basketball to face off with No. 13 Duke in second rivalry matchup of the week

By Riya Jayanthi | January 18

These two teams are prepared to go until the last buzzer sounds on Jan. 19. They’ve been doing it all season.

Adams' late-game heroics secure upset victory for UNC women's hoops over No. 11 N.C. State

By Shelby Swanson | January 16

With just over four minutes remaining in UNC’s rivalry contest against No. 11 N.C. State, Destiny Adams entered the game. And in less than ...

UNC women's basketball pulls ahead in fourth quarter to beat N.C. State in rivalry matchup

By Gwen Peace | January 16

Although the victory was not particularly pretty — it was the lowest scoring game either of the teams had played thus far in the season, with both sides ...

UNC women's basketball earns 56-47 rivalry win over N.C. State

By Gwen Peace | January 15

The No. 22 North Carolina women’s basketball team (12-5, 3-3 ACC) bested No. 11 N.C. State (13-5, 3-4 ACC) 56-47 on Sunday afternoon in Carmichael Arena ...

Preview: No. 22 UNC women's basketball to take on No. 11 N.C. State in rivalry matchup

By Josie Rosenstein | January 15

The Tar Heels must be strong on defense, utilize the Wolfpack’s poor ball movement to their advantage, and prepare for the leadership and talent of ...

No. 22 UNC women's basketball displays new mindset in 70-59 win over UVA

By Cooper Metts | January 13

“It doesn't really matter about who we play after [Virginia]; we want to be locked into our scout [for each team],” junior guard Kennedy Todd-Williams ...

Todd-Williams' big fourth quarter sparks UNC women's basketball's comeback win over Virginia

By Gwen Peace | January 13

“Kennedy is a dog,” junior guard Deja Kelly said. “She really brought that out in the fourth quarter, especially when we needed it the most, and ...

Lopsided fourth quarter pushes No. 22 UNC women's basketball past Virginia, 70-59

By Gwen Peace | January 12

With the win against UVA, North Carolina moves to 2-3 in the ACC and takes a positive step forward in the quest for a winning conference record.

Defense fuels No. 22 UNC women's basketball's 60-50 upset of No. 4 Notre Dame

By Eve Maddock | January 9

“We were playing good defense and that was our main goal,” Poole said. “They were a top-four team. They were number four in the country. So knowing ...