UNC Women's Basketball faces challenge against Michigan State in NCAA Tournament Posted Mar 21, 2024 The aftermath of the UNC women's basketball team's loss to the Miami Hurricanes in the ACC Tournament led to plenty of reflection for the Tar Heels before the NCAA tournament. That long down period finally ends at 11:30 a.m. on Friday when the No. 8-seed Tar Heels face No. 9-seed Michigan State in a first-round game in Columbia, South Carolina. (Tar Heel Tribune)