UNC falls in AP Top 25 women’s poll

After splitting a pair of ACC games last week, North Carolina fell three spots to No. 23 in the AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll.

It was an emotional return to Carmichael for Hatchell

CHAPEL HILL — For the first time in five years, Sylvia Hatchell returned to Carmichael Arena on a special Alumni Day. Instead of intensely coaching the Carolina from the sidelines as she did over her 32-year Hall of Fame career at UNC, she was on the front row behind one of the baselines watching the action — or trying to.

UNC finally fends off pesky Cavs on emotional Alumni Day welcoming Hatchell, ’94 title team

CHAPEL HILL — On a day that Carolina celebrated the 30th anniversary of the 1994 national championship team, the Tar Heels showed they are stacking the talent and moving the program closer to adding another championship banner to the Carmichael Arena rafters soon. But this season’s team couldn’t deliver the knockout punch until a late 8–0 run against a feisty bunch from Virginia.

Charlotte Smith’s legendary title-winning buzzer-beater came after anxious moments, uncertainty

With one legendary shot, Charlotte Smith cemented her spot in Carolina women’s basketball history, but not without some anxious moments and confusion coming out of the huddle.

UNC rallies from 21-point deficit but falls short at FSU

No. 20 North Carolina took many of No. 21 Florida State’s best punches over the first 2½ quarters but the Seminoles had trouble delivering the knockout punch. Deja Kelly wouldn’t let that happen as she ensured the Tar Heels fought back … until she fouled out on a questionable call with 5:05 left.

No. 20 UNC women settle into players who will be available, are on a roll

North Carolina’s women’s basketball team is hitting its stride as the No. 20 Tar Heels settle in knowing which players will be available the rest of the season. UNC (11–4, 3–0 ACC) is tied for the ACC lead and takes a five-game win streak into Thursday’s 6 p.m. game (ESPN3) at No. 21 Florida State (12–4, 3–1).

UNC returns to AP Top 25 women’s poll after two big ACC victories, earns national honor

By R.L. Bynum After a surprising one-week absence from the AP Top 25 women’s poll, North Carolina returned at No. … More

Love’s hot second-half shooting, 23 points, lead Arizona; Dunn has 13 in Penn State win; McKoy scores 12; Nickel, Garcia each score 11

Caleb Love got hot at just the right time for No. 10 Arizona on Saturday night. Love scored 15 of his 23 points during a pivotal second-half stretch as the host Wildcats pulled away for a 92–73 win.

Nivar’s breakout game leads Heels to program’s first win at Notre Dame

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — This was the Indya Nivar game. The sophomore Stanford transfer was everywhere on the court with lots of energy while contributing in many ways for North Carolina. She scored a crucial bucket on a driving layup with 1:44 left for two of her team-high 16 points as the Tar Heels battled for a 61–57 win over No. 16 Notre Dame on Sunday at Purcell Pavilion.

There’s a good omen as UNC women take momentum into showdown with No. 16 Irish

There is a good omen and plenty of positive momentum for Carolina’s women’s basketball team heading into the Tar Heels’ showdown at No. 16 Notre Dame on Sunday.