North Carolina Tar Heels

North Carolina Tar Heels

28-8 - 3rd in ACC
Women's March Madness 2026: Previews, live updates, analysis from Friday's Sweet 16 Women's March Madness 2026: Previews, live updates, analysis from Friday's Sweet 16

We've got you covered for all of Friday's action, including live analysis, keys for each team and postgame breakdowns.

What's next for eliminated women's Sweet 16 teams: Recruits, transfer portal, more What's next for eliminated women's Sweet 16 teams: Recruits, transfer portal, more

After Sweet 16 losses, who's returning for the Gophers, Tar Heels and Commodores? What are the portal priorities?

Sarah Strong has a double-double and defending champ UConn cruises to Elite Eight, beating UNC 63-42 Sarah Strong has a double-double and defending champ UConn cruises to Elite Eight, beating UNC 63-42

— Sarah Strong chose UConn over North Carolina instead of staying home, and the All-America sophomore forward is a step closer to a second national title after helping knock the Tar Heels out of the women's

No. 1 UConn women ride 2nd-half surge past UNC, into Elite 8 No. 1 UConn women ride 2nd-half surge past UNC, into Elite 8

No. 1 UConn rebounded from an uncharacteristic first half to overwhelm No. 4 North Carolina 63-42 on Friday and reach the Elite Eight of the women's NCAA tournament for the 30th time.

Hour 4: Ringling Bros Hour 4: Ringling Bros

Canty & Michelle continue to debate if they're "clowns" for calling out Aaron Judge for his four strikeouts against the Giants. Which of the NBA's new anti-tanking measures will work best? Angel Gray joins the show to talk women's Sweet Sixteen and if anyone can take down UConn. UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Curt Cignetti laying the hammer in spring! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UNC's Banghart defends ACC amid NCAA tournament success UNC's Banghart defends ACC amid NCAA tournament success

North Carolina coach Courtney Banghart defended the ACC on Thursday, saying its teams should be seeded higher in the women's NCAA tournament and pointing to the conference's success in this year's event as proof.

Women's college basketball tournament: UConn consolidates status as odds-on title favorite Women's college basketball tournament: UConn consolidates status as odds-on title favorite

Odds for each team to advance through the bracket and to win the 2026 women's college basketball championship.

Revisit the biggest upsets in women's March Madness history Revisit the biggest upsets in women's March Madness history

Upsets are one of the most exciting parts of each March Madness cycle. Check out the biggest upsets in women's NCAA tournament history now.

Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Sweet 16 Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Sweet 16

Six SEC teams and five from the ACC (including a 10-seed!) help make up the Sweet 16. Here's how they stack up.

ACC Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Duke 81.9 - 2 35
Virginia 80.4 4.5 6 30
Miami 81.5 8 9 26
North Carolina 79.7 9 9 24
Clemson 73.8 10 11 24
Louisville 84.3 10 11 24
NC State 83.2 13.5 14 20
Florida State 80.4 15 15 18
California 78.2 11.5 12 22
Stanford 76.0 12.5 12 20
Virginia Tech 78.8 13.5 13 19
SMU 84.1 13.5 14 20
Wake Forest 78.8 16 17 18
Syracuse 75.0 17.5 17 15
Pittsburgh 70.5 20 20 13
Notre Dame 74.5 19 18 13
Boston College 67.4 21 20 11
Georgia Tech 73.8 21 20 11
Full Standings