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UNC sophomore forward Destiny Adams (20) passes the ball during the women's basketball game against N.C. State at Carmichael Arena on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. UNC beat N.C. State 56-47.

Adams' late-game heroics secure upset victory for UNC women's hoops over No. 11 N.C. State

By Shelby Swanson | Jan. 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 two minutes, she dropped eight points to help No. 22 North Carolina secure a 56-47 upset victory in front of a sold-out Carmichael Arena crowd. “We needed the win against State,” Adams said “We had to beat them. I just wanted to give my team everything I had.”

UNC junior guard Deja Kelly (25) looks for a way around her opponent to pass the ball during the women's basketball game against Notre Dame on Sunday, Jan. 8 at Carmichael Arena. UNC beat Notre Dame 60-50.

Junior trio leads UNC women's basketball to road victory over Pitt in absence of Hodgson

By Gwen Peace | 7:04pm

Without Hodgson, who Banghart calls the “cheerleader” of the team, North Carolina had to lean heavily on its three core junior players: point guard Deja Kelly, small forward Alyssa Ustby, and wing Kennedy Todd-Williams. Together, the trio accounted for 61 of UNC’s 72 total points.

UNC junior guard/forward Alyssa Ustby (1) waiting for a free-throw shot during the women's basketball game against the NC State Wolfpack in Carmichael Arena on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. The Tar Heels won 56-47.

UNC women's basketball defeats Pitt on the road, 72-57, to win sixth-straight ACC matchup.

By Gwen Peace | Jan. 26

The win over Pitt marks the sixth-straight ACC victory for the Tar Heels.

UNC junior guard/forward Alyssa Ustby (1) brings the ball up court during the game on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Carmichael Arena. UNC won 70-57.

Veteran guard play sparks UNC women's basketball to 70-57 victory over Georgia Tech

By Daniel Wei | Jan. 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 I really am. Because I love to compete and I love to try to outrun my opponent down the floor, I just get a thrill from doing that.”

UNC junior guard Deja Kelly (25) and junior guard Kennedy Todd-Williams (3) defend the basket during a basketball game against Georgia Tech on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Carmichael Arena. UNC won 70-57.

No. 17 UNC women's basketball defeats Georgia Tech, 70-57, at home

By Twumasi Duah-Mensah | Jan. 22

The game showcased the Tar Heels’ renowned transition attack, which disorganized the Yellow Jacket defense even after a fast break opportunity was taken away.

UNC junior guard Alyssa Ustby (1) and UNC freshman guard Paulina Paris (2) fight for the ball during the women’s basketball game against Duke on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at Carmichael Arena.

Alyssa Ustby leads UNC to big win over Duke after battling through severe dehydration

By Noah Monroe | Jan. 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 play.”

UNC junior guard Kennedy Todd-Williams (3) drives to the basket during the women’s basketball game against Duke on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at Carmichael Arena. UNC beat Duke 61-56.

No. 17 UNC women's basketball wins fourth straight game in 61-56 triumph over No. 13 Duke

By Noah Monroe | Jan. 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.

UNC junior guard Kennedy Todd-Williams makes a break towards the basket after stealing the ball from NC State during the game at Carmichael Arena on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. UNC won 56-47.

No. 17 UNC women's basketball to face off with No. 13 Duke in second rivalry matchup of the week

By Riya Jayanthi | Jan. 18

These two teams are prepared to go until the last buzzer sounds on Jan. 19. They’ve been doing it all season.

Current and past players of the UNC women’s basketball program celebrate together at the game against the N.C. State Wolfpack in Carmichael Arena on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2022. The Tar Heels won 56-47.

UNC women's basketball pulls ahead in fourth quarter to beat N.C. State in rivalry matchup

By Gwen Peace | Jan. 16

Although the victory was not particularly pretty — it was the lowest scoring game either of the teams had played thus far in the season, with both sides shooting just under 30 percent — North Carolina once again found a way to win, speaking to the resilient and gritty nature of the team.

UNC junior guard Deja Kelly (25) makes a strong defensive effort against NC State in the women's basketball game at Carmichael Arena on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. UNC won 56-47.

UNC women's basketball earns 56-47 rivalry win over N.C. State

By Gwen Peace | Jan. 15

The No. 22 North Carolina women’s basketball team (12-5, 3-3 ACC) bested No. 11 N.C. State (13-5, 3-4 ACC) 56-47 on Sunday afternoon in Carmichael Arena in its sixth conference matchup of the season.

UNC junior guard Deja Kelly (25) looks for a way around her opponent, Notre Dame sophomore guard Olivia Miles (5), to pass the ball during the women's basketball game against Notre Dame on Sunday, Jan. 8 at Carmichael Arena. UNC beat Notre Dame 60-50.

Preview: No. 22 UNC women's basketball to take on No. 11 N.C. State in rivalry matchup

By Josie Rosenstein | Jan. 15

The Tar Heels must be strong on defense, utilize the Wolfpack’s poor ball movement to their advantage, and prepare for the leadership and talent of Diamond Johnson and Saniya Rivers.

Courtney Banghart, head coach of Carolina Women's Basketball, speaks to her players during a timeout of the quarterfinals of the ACC Women's Basketball Tournament against Virginia Tech at the Greensboro Coliseum. Virginia Tech won 87-80 in overtime.

No. 22 UNC women's basketball displays new mindset in 70-59 win over UVA

By Cooper Metts | Jan. 13

“It doesn't really matter about who we play after [Virginia]; we want to be locked into our scout [for each team],” junior guard Kennedy Todd-Williams said.

UNC junior guard Kennedy Todd-Williams (3) prepares for a layup against Michigan guard Greta Kampschroeder (11) at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. UNC fell to Michigan 76-68.

Todd-Williams' big fourth quarter sparks UNC women's basketball's comeback win over Virginia

By Gwen Peace | Jan. 13

“Kennedy is a dog,” junior guard Deja Kelly said. “She really brought that out in the fourth quarter, especially when we needed it the most, and she came up big.”

UNC junior guard Kennedy Todd-Williams (3) drives toward the basket during the women's basketball game against Notre Dame in Carmichael Arena on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Lopsided fourth quarter pushes No. 22 UNC women's basketball past Virginia, 70-59

By Gwen Peace | Jan. 12

With the win against UVA, North Carolina moves to 2-3 in the ACC and takes a positive step forward in the quest for a winning conference record.

UNC junior guard/forward Alyssa Ustby (1) shoots during the women's basketball game against Notre Dame on Sunday, Jan. 8 at Carmichael Arena. UNC beat Notre Dame 60-50.

Defense fuels No. 22 UNC women's basketball's 60-50 upset of No. 4 Notre Dame

By Eve Maddock | Jan. 9

“We were playing good defense and that was our main goal,” Poole said. “They were a top-four team. They were number four in the country. So knowing that we were able to stay with a top-five team just fueled our emotion and our energy and our hard work.

First-year guard Paulina Paris (2) dribbles during the women's basketball game against Notre Dame on Sunday, Jan. 8 at Carmichael Arena. UNC beat Notre Dame 60-50.

'We trust her': Paris drops career-high 16 points to carry UNC women's basketball to first ACC win

By Shelby Swanson | Jan. 9

“I thought she came out with a ton of confidence,” Notre Dame head coach Niele Ivey said. “She was 3-for-4 from the 3-point line. We just didn’t do a good job containing her. I think she got whatever she wanted."

First-year guard Paulina Paris (2) looks to make a pass against Notre Dame on Sunday, Jan 9, 2023, at Carmichael Arena. UNC beat Notre Dame 60-50. Photo courtesy of UNC Athletic Communications.

Paris' career-high 16 points lift No. 22 UNC women's basketball to upset win over No. 4 Notre Dame

By Shelby Swanson | Jan. 8

Paris is the clear standout for the Tar Heels — leading UNC in scoring with 16 points. She dominated the fourth quarter, recording 11 of the Tar Heels’ 21 points in that period.

UNC junior wing Kennedy Todd-Williams (3) shoots a layup in North Carolina's game at Miami on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. UNC fell to the Hurricanes, 62-58. Photo courtesy of UNC Athletic Communications.

‘This conference is so good’: UNC women’s basketball starts ACC play 0-3 after loss at Miami

By Daniel Wei | Jan. 7

In the Tar Heels' three conference losses, all coming by seven points or fewer, each of their opponents have posed a different challenge to give the team fits.

UNC junior small forward Alyssa Ustby (1) shoots a jumper in North Carolina's game at Miami on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. UNC fell to the Hurricanes, 62-58. Photo courtesy of UNC Athletic Communications.

No. 22 UNC women's basketball struggles with shooting in fourth-straight loss

By Caroline Wills | Jan. 7

“It takes a lot more diving on the floor, a lot more rebounds, a lot more active hands and things like that to win these games,” UNC junior point guard Deja Kelly said.

UNC junior point guard Deja Kelly (25) brings the ball up the court in North Carolina's game at Miami on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. UNC fell to the Hurricanes, 62-58. Photo courtesy of UNC Athletic Communications.

No. 22 UNC women's basketball extends losing streak with 62-58 road loss to Miami

By Caroline Wills | Jan. 5

The loss extends UNC's losing streak to four games and an 0-3 record in conference play.

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Adams' late-game heroics secure upset victory for UNC women's hoops over No. 11 N.C. State

Junior trio leads UNC women's basketball to road victory over Pitt in absence of Hodgson

UNC women's basketball defeats Pitt on the road, 72-57, to win sixth-straight ACC matchup.

Veteran guard play sparks UNC women's basketball to 70-57 victory over Georgia Tech

No. 17 UNC women's basketball defeats Georgia Tech, 70-57, at home

Alyssa Ustby leads UNC to big win over Duke after battling through severe dehydration

No. 17 UNC women's basketball wins fourth straight game in 61-56 triumph over No. 13 Duke

No. 17 UNC women's basketball to face off with No. 13 Duke in second rivalry matchup of the week

UNC women's basketball pulls ahead in fourth quarter to beat N.C. State in rivalry matchup

UNC women's basketball earns 56-47 rivalry win over N.C. State

Preview: No. 22 UNC women's basketball to take on No. 11 N.C. State in rivalry matchup

No. 22 UNC women's basketball displays new mindset in 70-59 win over UVA

Todd-Williams' big fourth quarter sparks UNC women's basketball's comeback win over Virginia

Lopsided fourth quarter pushes No. 22 UNC women's basketball past Virginia, 70-59

Defense fuels No. 22 UNC women's basketball's 60-50 upset of No. 4 Notre Dame

'We trust her': Paris drops career-high 16 points to carry UNC women's basketball to first ACC win

Paris' career-high 16 points lift No. 22 UNC women's basketball to upset win over No. 4 Notre Dame

‘This conference is so good’: UNC women’s basketball starts ACC play 0-3 after loss at Miami

No. 22 UNC women's basketball struggles with shooting in fourth-straight loss

No. 22 UNC women's basketball extends losing streak with 62-58 road loss to Miami