UNC Women's Basketball
Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball.
Lanie Grant Named USBWA Freshman Of The Week
Coming off back-to-back double-digit outings and setting a new career-high in three-pointers,
Lanie Grant has been named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Tamika Catchings Freshman of the Week. This past week, Grant recorded back-to-back games in double-figure scoring for the first time in her career in games against Florida and Norfolk State. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Women's Basketball moves up in AP Top 25 after two blowout victories
North Carolina moved up two spots to No. 17 in the Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a pair of convincing victories last week. The Tar Heels (12–2, 0–1
ACC Standings) rolled to a 77-57 victory over Florida on Wednesday in Charlotte at the Jumpman Invitational and then blew out Norfolk State 90-47 at Carmichael Arena on Sunday. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's 4-Guard Lineup, Football and Women's Hoops Updates
Host Isaac Schade he breaks down UNC Basketball's win over UCLA, highlighting standout performances from players like
R.J. Davis and
Ian Jackson, the latest on Steve Belichick joining UNC Football as its new defensive coordinator, and the women's basketball team's dominant win over Norfolk State.
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Mon Dec 23, 2024
UNC women's basketball reflects on a tough non-conference schedule as ACC play approaches
On the defensive end, the North Carolina women's basketball team has found consistency in forcing opponents into their second actions. The Tar Heels rank 19th in the country in field goal percentage against, holding their opponents to 34.6 percent shooting. But UConn shot 45 percent from the field in the first half, and Georgia Tech shot 56 percent. (
Daily Tar Heel)
Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 90, Norfolk State 47
View the complete box score from the No. 19 North Carolina Tar Heels women's basketball team's 90-47 victory over the Norfolk State Spartans on Saturday afternoon at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill. (
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Sat Dec 21, 2024
No. 19 UNC Women's Basketball Cruises Past Norfolk State In Final Non-Conference Game
If this is what’s referred to as a tune-up, the North Carolina women’s basketball team is well-oiled for what’s to come. The No. 19 Tar Heels operated in good order in their final non-conference game, blasting visiting Norfolk State 90–47 on Saturday afternoon at Carmichael Arena. "It’s exactly what we wanted to do," freshman guard
Lanie Grant said. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: UNC Women's Basketball Dominates Norfolk State, 90-47 - Highlights
UNC freshman guard
Lanie Grant led all scorers with 15 points, while
Alyssa Ustby recorded another double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds as the No. 19 Tar Heels had six double-figure scorers in a 90-47 route of the Norfolk State Spartans on Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill. Check out the highlights.
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Sat Dec 21, 2024
No. 19 UNC Women's Basketball Closes Non-Conference Slate Hosting Norfolk State Saturday
Coming off of a 20-point win at the 2024 Jumpman Invitational in Charlotte, No. 19 North Carolina women's basketball returns to Carmichael Arena for its final non-conference game Saturday, hosting Norfolk State. The game tips at noon and will stream on ACCNX. The Spartans are back-to-back MEAC champions and preseason conference favorites. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Women's Basketball Notebook: Setting The Tone On Defense, Sharing Scoring On Offense
An emphasis for UNC's defense Wednesday was to keep players from having to play on "islands" defensively, which women's basketball head coach
Courtney Banghart felt the team did too often on Sunday. North Carolina took Florida out of their rhythm by disrupting passing lanes, making life difficult on the inside and keying in on their leading scorers. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Women's Basketball rolls by Florida, holds Gators to season-worst offensive output
Florida never saw it coming. UNC Women's Basketball's relentless defense claimed another victim on Wednesday. Florida entered the Jumpman Invitational averaging 83.2 points and shooting 50.1%, but the No. 19 Tar Heels knocked the Gators off their game. Florida shot a season-low 31.4% as UNC rolled to a 77-57 victory at the Spectrum Center. (
Tar Heel Tribune)