NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Atlantic Coast ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

North Carolina women's basketball operates from Carmichael Arena on a Chapel Hill campus founded in 1789, making it America's first public university. The Tar Heels' 21-6 overall record reflects Courtney Banghart's system, which prioritizes offensive efficiency at 75.8 points per game while holding opponents to 57.8. The 14-player roster has excelled particularly at home, posting a 13-2 record at their venue while going 8-4 on the road, a 5-point differential that underscores their strength inside Carmichael.

In Atlantic Coast Conference play, Carolina sits 5-4 with the season still unfolding, positioning themselves within the league's competitive middle. The program's point differential of 18 points per game demonstrates dominant defensive execution—a hallmark Banghart has installed across three seasons. Playing within the ACC's rigorous schedule, these Tar Heels have emerged as a scoring threat that limits opponents, creating separation through a combination of guard-driven offensive sets and perimeter-oriented pressure.

KEY FACTS

SchoolUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationChapel Hill, North Carolina
VenueCarmichael Arena
Head CoachCourtney Banghart

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
17Elina AarnisaloG
5Liza AstakhovaF
15Sydney BarkerG
7Nyla BrooksG
0Lanie GrantG
2Nyla HarrisF
3Taliyah HendersonG
4Laila HullG
10Reniya KellyG
24Indya NivarG
26Taissa QueirozG
34Blanca ThomasC
21Ciera ToomeyF
1Jordan ZubichG

SEASON RECORD

28-8

Overall

18-2

Home

10-6

Away

10-5

Conference

74.6 PPG / 59.1 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3North Carolina Central EaglesW 90-42
Nov 7Elon PhoenixW 71-37
Nov 14UCLA BruinsL 60-78
Nov 15Fairfield StagsW 82-68
Nov 21North Carolina A&T AggiesW 85-50
Nov 23UNC Greensboro SpartansW 94-48
Nov 27South Dakota State JackrabbitsW 83-48
Nov 28Kansas State WildcatsW 85-73
Nov 29Columbia LionsW 80-63
Dec 5Texas LonghornsL 64-79
Dec 7Boston University TerriersW 82-40
Dec 14Louisville CardinalsL 66-76
Dec 18UNC Wilmington SeahawksW 84-34
Dec 21Charleston Southern BuccaneersW 93-74
Dec 30Boston College EaglesW 90-39
Jan 1California Golden BearsW 71-55
Jan 4Stanford CardinalL 71-77
Jan 11Notre Dame Fighting IrishL 50-73
Jan 16Miami HurricanesW 73-62
Jan 18Florida State SeminolesW 82-55
Jan 23Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsW 54-46
Jan 25Syracuse OrangeW 77-71
Feb 2NC State WolfpackW 61-59
Feb 5Clemson TigersW 53-44
Feb 8Wake Forest Demon DeaconsW 84-56
Feb 12SMU MustangsW 94-42
Feb 15Duke Blue DevilsL 68-72
Feb 19Virginia Tech HokiesW 66-63
Feb 22Pittsburgh PanthersW 78-50
Feb 27Virginia CavaliersW 82-70
Mar 1Duke Blue DevilsW 74-69
Mar 7Virginia Tech HokiesW 85-68
Mar 7Louisville CardinalsL 57-65
Mar 20Western Illinois LeathernecksW 82-51
Mar 22Maryland TerrapinsW 74-66
Mar 27UConn HuskiesL 42-63

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does North Carolina Women's Basketball compete in?
North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does North Carolina play women's basketball home games?
North Carolina Women's Basketball plays home games at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, NC.
Who is the head coach of North Carolina Women's Basketball?
The head coach of North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball is Courtney Banghart.
When was North Carolina Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for North Carolina Women's Basketball is not currently available.