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It was a busy week in Greensboro for UNC Women's Basketball, who visited the Gate City twice and split a pair of games against North Carolina A&T and No. 2 UConn. Now, the Tar Heels turn their attention to the Battle 4 Atlantis, the team's first international trip since 2021. Here are five notes and nuggets about the week that was and what's to come. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Women's Basketball dips in AP Top 25 poll after loss to UConn
After splitting two games last week, including a 69-58 loss Friday in Greensboro to No. 2 UConn, North Carolina fell two spots to No. 16 in the AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll. The Tar Heels (3-1), who won 66-47 at N.C. A&T on Tuesday, are off until they meet Ball State at 4 p.m. Saturday (FloSports) in the first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Indya Nivar bright spot on tough night as UNC veterans struggle against UConn
In desperate need of a good shooting night to stay with No. 2 UConn, it didn’t happen until it was too late for No. 14 UNC Women's Basketball, who couldn’t stop Paige Bueckers, and had rough performances from some veterans. Bueckers poured in 29 points in a 69-58 Huskies win Friday in Greensboro for their seventh straight win over UNC. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Courtney Banghart Post-UConn Press Conference
North Carolina head women's basketball coach
Courtney Banghart and guard
Indya Nivar speak with the media following the No. 14 Tar Heels' 69-58 loss to the No. 2 UConn Huskies on Friday night in Greensboro.
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Fri Nov 15, 2024
Box Score: UConn Women's Basketball 69, North Carolina 58
View the complete box score from the No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels' 69-58 loss to the No. 2 UConn Huskies on Friday night in Greensboro. (
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Fri Nov 15, 2024
Paige Bueckers scores 29 as No. 2 UConn beats No. 14 UNC 69-58
Paige Bueckers scored 29 points to help No. 2 UConn beat No. 14 North Carolina 69-58 on Friday night in Greensboro, allowing longtime coach Geno Auriemma to tie the record for career victories in Division I men’s or women’s basketball.
Indya Nivar had 15 points and nine rebounds to lead the Tar Heels (3-1), who shot 36% and made 7 of 24 3-pointers. (
Associated Press)
Lucas: Alyssa Ustby Aims To Complete Carolina Experience
Alyssa Ustby's resume has almost everything. She's earned All-ACC first team honors, recorded the first triple-double in UNC women's basketball history, become a multiple-time selection to the Academic All-ACC team. She's a North Carolina graduate, having earned a degree in media and journalism, and become part of the fabric of Carolina's campus. (
GoHeels.com)
No. 14 UNC Women's Basketball Faces Toughest Test vs. No. 2 UConn In Greensboro
The No. 14 North Carolina women's basketball team faces an early-season test on Friday, hosting No. 2 UConn from First Horizon Coliseum at 6 p.m. Head coach
Courtney Banghart is looking for her 100th win at Carolina when the Tar Heels square off against the Huskies on ESPN2. UConn bringing back three starters from last season's Final Four team. (
GoHeels.com)
Marquee UNC Women’s Basketball matchup with No. 2 UConn comes earlier than planned
This season, UNC Women's Basketball coach
Courtney Banghart will have many more players — with a mix of veteran and young talent — to take on a UConn team with generational talent in senior guard Paige Bueckers and freshman forward Sarah Strong. Huskies guard Azzi Fudd, a likely WNBA first-round draft pick, could make her season debut. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Courtney Banghart Pre-UConn Press Conference
North Carolina head women's basketball coach
Courtney Banghart speaks with the media on Thursday afternoon ahead of the No. 14 Tar Heels' matchup against the No. 2 UConn Huskies on Friday night in Greensboro.
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Thu Nov 14, 2024