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North Carolina women's basketball falls to Duke in overtime 74-67

By Brendan Marks | January 26

Basketball is often a game of numbers — a matter of points and scores, percentages and averages. But say that it isn’t.

UNC guard Allisha Gray (15) dribbles past N.C. State forward Jennifer Mathurin (11) on Thursday.

Rountree’s free throws ice Wolfpack in UNC women's basketball game

By Jeremy Vernon | January 23

RALEIGH — Down 35-25 early in the second half to N.C. State and coming out of a timeout, the No. 12 North Carolina women’s basketball team faced a ...

Mavunga steps up in UNC women's basketball game against NC State

By Pat James | January 23

RALEIGH — North Carolina sophomore forward Stephanie Mavunga was irritated.

Washington's career high helps UNC women's basketball bounce back

By C Jackson Cowart | January 20

Motivated by its heartbreaking loss to then No. 7 Notre Dame on Thursday, the North Carolina women’s basketball team was desperate for a statement win ...

Notre Dame's inside play too much for UNC women's basketball

By C Jackson Cowart | January 16

Eyes red and head down, Stephanie Mavunga was ?distraught.

UNC women's basketball couldn't keep up momentum against Notre Dame

By Brendan Marks | January 16

It was just a little tug.

Danielle Butts elevates to starting role

By Pat James | January 16

Senior guard Danielle Butts begins clapping as the buzzer sounds and each member of the North Carolina women’s basketball team motions toward midcourt ...

Jessica Washington steps up in win against Georgia Tech

By C Jackson Cowart | January 12

In the five games since the injury of All-American forward Xylina McDaniel, the North Carolina women’s basketball team has questioned who would assume ...

Women’s basketball team bounces back from a tough loss

By Logan Ulrich | January 12

Following the No. 8 North Carolina women’s basketball team’s 84-59 loss to Pittsburgh, Coach Sylvia Hatchell considered her team’s effort level ...

UNC women's basketball falls to Pittsburgh Panthers

By C Jackson Cowart | January 9

The North Carolina women’s basketball team is no stranger to close encounters. In eight games this season, the halftime score has been within 10 points. ...

The UNC women's basketball team defeated NC State 72 to 56 Sunday in Carmichael Arena.

Brittany Rountree lights up N.C. State with four 3-pointers

By Ben Coley | January 5

Senior Brittany Rountree is the 3-point specialist for the North Carolina women’s basketball team. That’s who she is, that’s what she does. She ...

Women's basketball glides to 16-point victory in conference opener

By Jeremy Vernon | January 4

When junior forward Xylina McDaniel went down with a leg injury against Elon on Dec. 21, many wondered how the North Carolina women’s basketball team ...

It's gotta be the shoes

By C Jackson Cowart | January 3

North Carolina basketball fans are undoubtedly familiar with the effect that shoes can have on a superstar’s performance. So when sophomore forward ...

UNC's forward Stephanie Mavunga (1) shoots in the second half. Mavunga scored 18 points in their 79-77 win against Oklahoma State on Wednesday afternoon.

North Carolina wins by 33 after starting out slow

By C Jackson Cowart | January 3

With North Carolina (13-1) in an early deficit to an inferior opponent Friday, the scoreboard in Carmichael Arena went blank. As if a symbolic representation ...

Sophomore guard Jessica Washington (24) had 16 points Tuesday against Albany to tie her career high.

Tar Heels band together to make up for McDaniel's absence

By C Jackson Cowart | December 31

In the wake of North Carolina women’s basketball forward Xylina McDaniel’s injury, sophomore guard Jessica Washington knew that her teammates would ...

Junior forward Xylina McDaniel (34) could be out for the remainder of the season after injuring her lower right leg on Dec. 21 against Elon.

Xylina McDaniel sidelined by leg injury

By C Jackson Cowart | December 30

North Carolina women’s basketball forward Xylina McDaniel could miss the remainder of the season with a lower right leg injury, a team spokesman said ...

UNC guard Brittany Rountree shoots a free-throw in the second half of their game against Oklahoma State. Rountree was 1-3 and scored 6 points Wednesday evening.

Tar Heels pick up the pace in second half, beat Elon 85-67 Sunday

By C Jackson Cowart | December 22

When the North Carolina women’s basketball team faces in-state opponent Elon — coached by former UNC star Charlotte Smith — the game often ...

Tar Heels rebound Tuesday's loss with a dominant win Friday

By C Jackson Cowart | December 20

Following its first loss of the season, the North Carolina women’s basketball team was hoping a trip to Myrtle Beach would offer a chance to rebound ...

The UNC women's basketball team beat Wingate University 92-50 on Monday night. Xylina McDaniel dribbles towards the basket. McDaniel scored 7 points during the game.

Poor shooting seals UNC women's basketball's fate against Oregon State

By C Jackson Cowart | December 17

After every poor shooting performance this season, North Carolina women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell has reiterated the strength of her team’s ...

Mountaineers can't keep up with fast-paced Tar Heels

By C Jackson Cowart | December 15

After feeling the effects of exams week on campus, it was the North Carolina women’s basketball team that left the final mark on the court. Despite ...