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Fourth-quarter collapse dooms UNC women's basketball in overtime loss to N.C. State

By Hunter Nelson | February 17

Over the final four minutes of regulation, the Wolfpack’s full-court pressure disrupted UNC’s ballhandlers. Couple that defensive tenacity with timely ...

No. 19 UNC women's basketball falls to N.C. State, 77-66, in overtime

By Shelby Swanson | February 16

UNC was without starters Eva Hodgson and Alyssa Ustby yet again on Thursday night. Especially considering Ustby’s importance in UNC’s last game against ...

Kayla McPherson leads new-look starting lineup to convincing win over Boston College

By Eve Maddock | February 13

In her first collegiate start, McPherson hit the ground running, scoring 10 points in the first seven minutes. Shooting 53 percent from the field, she ...

UNC women's basketball dominates Boston College, 73-55, in return to Carmichael

By Lindsey Ware | February 12

UNC came out hot, and the 12-0 run in the first quarter made it clear that the team was thriving early on in this game.

UNC women's basketball loses second straight game at Syracuse, 67-75

By Jarrett Kidd | February 10

Junior forward Alyssa Ustby and redshirt senior guard Eva Hodgson both missed the game with injury.

Absences of Ustby and Hodgson apparent in women's basketball loss to Louisville

By Daniel Wei | February 5

With redshirt senior guard Eva Hodgson and junior forward Alyssa Ustby sidelined due to injury, North Carolina struggled to replace the veteran acumen ...

No. 11 UNC women's basketball falls to Louisville, breaks its 8-game win streak

By Shelby Swanson | February 5

In the game’s final minutes, the Cardinals' defensive intensity proved to be the difference.

McPherson provides spark for No. 11 UNC women's basketball in 73-62 win

By Daniel Wei | February 4

Even though she only has two collegiate games under her belt, it seems like that’s already been more than enough to shake off any rust in the redshirt ...

No. 11 UNC women's basketball finds footing in second quarter, downs UVA 73-62

By Evan Rogers | February 2

Kayla McPherson delivered nine first-half points on perfect shooting from the field — highlighted by her corner 3-pointer early in the second period. ...

'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 ...