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Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cold shooting ends UNC WBB's season in Sweet 16 against archrival Duke
If basketball games were decided based on the first quarter alone, the UNC women's basketball team would be leaving Friday's Sweet 16 game against archrival Duke extremely happy. North Carolina started the game on an 11-0 run, facing little resistance from a typically strong Blue Devils defense. The Tar Heels locked in defensively, forcing a 0-for-9 start from Duke. Alas, UNC couldn't replicate its first-quarter success in its most forgettable outcome on the year. North Carolina watched its historic season come to an end during a 47-38, defensive-minded shooting struggle against the Blue Devils. Advertisement Everything went south for the Tar Heels (29-8, 13-5 ACC) early in the second quarter, when starting center Maria Gakdeng left the under two minutes in, with what appeared to be a right leg injury. Duke (29-7, 14-4 ACC), took full advantage of North Carolina's loss, charging ahead and leading by eight at halftime. UNC didn't make its first field goal in the second quarter until the 2:41 mark, when Indya Nivar converted a layup, closing her team's gap to 21-15. The Tar Heels shot an ice-cold 28.3 percent from the field, making just 15 of their 53 shot attempts. North Carolina was even worse from 3-point land, sinking 3-of-11 attempts (27.3%), while a 5-for-10 mark from the free throw line didn't help, either. Advertisement Alyssa Ustby nearly picked up another double-double for UNC, scoring nine points and grabbing 10 rebounds, but no Tar Heel scored more than Ustby. North Carolina hurt its comeback chances with turnovers, committing 15 on the afternoon. The Blue Devils also took advantage of this, deciding the game with 14 points off turnovers. After its first Sweet 16 trip in three seasons, UNC is heading back to Chapel Hill with a disappointing loss. The Tar Heels will be a much younger team in 2025-2026, but luckily, they have the talent to replace impending departures. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC WBB shoots under 30 percent in season-ending Sweet 16 loss to Duke
USA Today
28-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cold shooting ends UNC WBB's season in Sweet 16 against archrival Duke
Cold shooting ends UNC WBB's season in Sweet 16 against archrival Duke Watching your season end against an archrival hurts. If basketball games were decided based on the first quarter alone, the UNC women's basketball team would be leaving Friday's Sweet 16 game against archrival Duke extremely happy. North Carolina started the game on an 11-0 run, facing little resistance from a typically strong Blue Devils defense. The Tar Heels locked in defensively, forcing a 0-for-9 start from Duke. Alas, UNC couldn't replicate its first-quarter success in its most forgettable outcome on the year. North Carolina watched its historic season come to an end during a 47-38, defensive-minded shooting struggle against the Blue Devils. Everything went south for the Tar Heels (29-8, 13-5 ACC) early in the second quarter, when starting center Maria Gakdeng left the under two minutes in, with what appeared to be a right leg injury. Duke (29-7, 14-4 ACC), took full advantage of North Carolina's loss, charging ahead and leading by eight at halftime. UNC didn't make its first field goal in the second quarter until the 2:41 mark, when Indya Nivar converted a layup, closing her team's gap to 21-15. The Tar Heels shot an ice-cold 28.3 percent from the field, making just 15 of their 53 shot attempts. North Carolina was even worse from 3-point land, sinking 3-of-11 attempts (27.3%), while a 5-for-10 mark from the free throw line didn't help, either. Alyssa Ustby nearly picked up another double-double for UNC, scoring nine points and grabbing 10 rebounds, but no Tar Heel scored more than Ustby. North Carolina hurt its comeback chances with turnovers, committing 15 on the afternoon. The Blue Devils also took advantage of this, deciding the game with 14 points off turnovers. After its first Sweet 16 trip in three seasons, UNC is heading back to Chapel Hill with a disappointing loss. The Tar Heels will be a much younger team in 2025-2026, but luckily, they have the talent to replace impending departures. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
Washington Post
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
North Carolina Tar Heels play the West Virginia Mountaineers in second round
West Virginia Mountaineers (25-7, 14-6 Big 12) at North Carolina Tar Heels (28-7, 15-6 ACC) Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mountaineers -1.5; over/under is 126.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 12 North Carolina takes on No. 16 West Virginia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels' record in ACC play is 15-6, and their record is 13-1 against non-conference opponents. North Carolina ranks fourth in the ACC with 25.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Alyssa Ustby averaging 7.2. The Mountaineers are 14-6 against Big 12 opponents. West Virginia averages 75.9 points and has outscored opponents by 20.3 points per game. North Carolina averages 70.9 points, 15.3 more per game than the 55.6 West Virginia allows. West Virginia averages 18.0 more points per game (75.9) than North Carolina allows to opponents (57.9). TOP PERFORMERS: Maria Gakdeng is shooting 59.8% and averaging 11.3 points for the Tar Heels. Lexi Donarski is averaging 13.5 points over the last 10 games. JJ Quinerly is averaging 20.8 points, 3.2 assists and 3.1 steals for the Mountaineers. Jordan Harrison is averaging 14.8 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Tar Heels: 7-3, averaging 67.1 points, 31.9 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 6.6 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 40.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.8 points per game. Mountaineers: 7-3, averaging 70.9 points, 28.6 rebounds, 13.2 assists, 11.7 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 61.8 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
Associated Press
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
North Carolina Tar Heels play the West Virginia Mountaineers in second round
Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mountaineers -1.5; over/under is 126.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 12 North Carolina takes on No. 16 West Virginia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels' record in ACC play is 15-6, and their record is 13-1 against non-conference opponents. North Carolina ranks fourth in the ACC with 25.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Alyssa Ustby averaging 7.2. The Mountaineers are 14-6 against Big 12 opponents. West Virginia averages 75.9 points and has outscored opponents by 20.3 points per game. North Carolina averages 70.9 points, 15.3 more per game than the 55.6 West Virginia allows. West Virginia averages 18.0 more points per game (75.9) than North Carolina allows to opponents (57.9). TOP PERFORMERS: Maria Gakdeng is shooting 59.8% and averaging 11.3 points for the Tar Heels. Lexi Donarski is averaging 13.5 points over the last 10 games. JJ Quinerly is averaging 20.8 points, 3.2 assists and 3.1 steals for the Mountaineers. Jordan Harrison is averaging 14.8 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Tar Heels: 7-3, averaging 67.1 points, 31.9 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 6.6 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 40.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.8 points per game. Mountaineers: 7-3, averaging 70.9 points, 28.6 rebounds, 13.2 assists, 11.7 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 61.8 points. ___
Associated Press
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
North Carolina Tar Heels take on the West Virginia Mountaineers in second round
Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mountaineers -1.5; over/under is 126.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 12 North Carolina and No. 16 West Virginia square off in the NCAA Tournament second round. The Tar Heels have gone 15-6 against ACC opponents, with a 13-1 record in non-conference play. North Carolina is second in the ACC in team defense, giving up 57.9 points while holding opponents to 36.6% shooting. The Mountaineers' record in Big 12 action is 14-6. West Virginia scores 75.9 points and has outscored opponents by 20.3 points per game. North Carolina averages 7.5 made 3-pointers per game, 2.0 more made shots than the 5.5 per game West Virginia allows. West Virginia has shot at a 45.2% clip from the field this season, 8.6 percentage points greater than the 36.6% shooting opponents of North Carolina have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Maria Gakdeng is scoring 11.3 points per game and averaging 7.6 rebounds for the Tar Heels. Lexi Donarski is averaging 2.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Sydney Shaw averages 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Mountaineers, scoring 11.5 points while shooting 34.4% from beyond the arc. JJ Quinerly is averaging 24.5 points, 3.5 assists and 2.4 steals over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Tar Heels: 7-3, averaging 67.1 points, 31.9 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 6.6 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 40.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.8 points per game. Mountaineers: 7-3, averaging 70.9 points, 28.6 rebounds, 13.2 assists, 11.7 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 61.8 points. ___
