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Blanca Thomas brings versatile scoring, height to UNC's frontcourt

By Megan Smith | October 29

The first-year center has focused on becoming more physical in the post while also using her height as an advantage.

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Following multiple injuries, Ciera Toomey finds new love for basketball

By Cade Shoemaker | October 29

The redshirt first-year forward suffered a torn ACL and then tore ligaments in her wrist, sidelining her for her first season.

Former walk-on Sydney Barker finds voice in sophomore season

By Connor Gould | October 29

After starting as a walk-on her first year and receiving a scholarship in February, sophomore Sydney Barker is looking to expand her role at North Carolina. ...

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Analysis: Two takeaways about UNC women's basketball from ACC Tipoff

By Matthew Maynard | October 10

“If we can stay healthy, we’re deeper,” Banghart said. “We’ve got more pieces.” The UNC women's basketball team prepares for the upcoming ...

Five-star 2025 wing Nyla Brooks commits to UNC women's basketball

By Emma Moon | August 29

On Thursday, 2025 five-star wing Nyla Brooks committed to the UNC women's basketball team after announcing her plans via social media.

Off-season report: Looking at UNC women's basketball roster ahead of next season

By Emma Moon | July 2

Senior guard Deja Kelly drew the most attention by transferring to Oregon after leading North Carolina's offense for the last four seasons. Despite ...

UNC women's basketball forward Alyssa Ustby announces return for fifth season

By Daniel Wei | April 26

UNC women's basketball Alyssa Ustby announced via Instagram on Friday evening that she will return for her fifth and final season.

UNC women's basketball guard Deja Kelly enters the transfer portal

By Emma Moon | April 8

UNC women’s basketball guard Deja Kelly will enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou.

Sports betting during March Madness builds community, raises concern about gambling

By Tess Alongi and Akash Bhowmik | March 26

Online sports betting was legalized in North Carolina on March 11. Since then, students and experts have voiced concerns about gambling addictions but ...

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UNC women's basketball falls to South Carolina in 47-point NCAA tournament loss

By Caroline Wills | March 24

“It’s tough,” senior guard Deja Kelly said. “They’re number one for a reason, and I think we let that get to us early. We didn’t really show ...

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Injury-riddled UNC women's basketball season comes to a fitting end in Columbia

By Emma Moon | March 24

The UNC women’s basketball team lost 88-41 to No. 1-seeded South Carolina on Sunday afternoon.

UNC women's basketball eliminated from NCAA tournament in 88-41 loss to South Carolina

By Emma Moon | March 24

This concludes the Tar Heels’ season.

'No fear': Tar Heels familiar with second round opponent, top-seeded South Carolina

By Caroline Wills | March 23

On Sunday, No. 8-seeded North Carolina will meet No. 1-seeded South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena for a chance to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.

Preview: UNC women's hoops must make pivotal adjustments to combat South Carolina's Cardoso

By Emma Moon | March 23

Not only is the Gamecocks’ offense completely different, but almost every player on the lineup poses a threat. So for a team that prides itself on “locking ...

'That's how she rolls': Ustby's 17 rebounds propel UNC to second round of NCAA tournament

By Caroline Wills | March 22

“What you guys saw from Alyssa is what I get to see literally every day,” head coach Courtney Banghart said.

Maria Gakdeng erupts for team-high 17 points in NCAA tournament debut, helps UNC beat Michigan State

By Emma Moon | March 22

“That’s something that I struggled with,” junior center Maria Gakdeng said. “Just having fun with it, smiling and having fun with my teammates.” ...

UNC women's hoops survives in 59-56 thriller over Michigan State to advance to NCAAT second round

By Emma Moon | March 22

The Tar Heels will advance to the second round where they will play No. 1 seeded South Carolina or No. 16 seeded Presbyterian on Sunday.

Preview: UNC women's hoops looks to contain high-powered MSU offense in NCAAT first round

By Emma Moon | March 21

Rather than calling the NCAA tournament by its March Madness or Big Dance monikers, head coach Courtney Banghart refers to it as the “third chapter.” ...

'A fresh start:’ UNC women's basketball gears up for NCAAT first round

By Caroline Wills | March 21

“I think a fresh start is a good way to describe it,” senior forward Alyssa Ustby said. “We don’t need to necessarily reinvent ourselves, but ...

UNC women's basketball eliminated from ACC tournament after surrendering 14-point lead

By Emma Moon | March 7

“Carolina did the right thing to go to Deja," Miami head coach Katie Meier said, "and Miami did the right thing to say no."