Get to know Michigan basketball vs NC State matchup in March Madness
Both fresh off opening round wins, Michigan women's basketball and NC State will face each other Sunday, March 22, in Ann Arbor.
Free Press staff writer Arpan Lobo breaks down the 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament matchup between 2-seed Michigan and 6-seed North Carolina State. Fast facts Matchup: 2-seed Michigan (25-6, 15-3 Big Ten) vs. 6-seed NC State (20-10, 13-5 ACC); Fort Worth 3 region, second round.
Tipoff: TBD, Sunday, March 22; Crisler Center, Ann Arbor. TV: ESPN family of networks. Most recent matchup: NC State defeated Michigan 66-55 in non-conference matchup in the 2018-19 season.
At stake: Winner advances to the Sweet Sixteen in Fort Worth, Texas, next weekend. Michigan women's basketball: Meet the Wolverines Location: Ann Arbor. Coach: Kim Barnes Arico (309-150 at U-M, 485-284 career).
School tournament record: 13-13 in 13 appearances. Past 10 games: 9-1 Scoring leaders: G Olivia Olson, 19. 1; G Syla Swords 14.
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