UNC women's basketball vs. UConn: Game preview, info and more
Here's what you need to know about the UNC women's basketball team's Sweet 16, NCAA Tournament clash with UConn Sunday.
For a second-consecutive season, the UNC women's basketball team will be playing in the Sweet 16 . This time, North Carolina will face the best squad across college basketball. On Friday, the Tar Heels (28-7) will battle undefeated UConn at 5 p.
m in Fort Worth. Anchored by Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd, the Huskies (36-0) face little challenge in their previous 36 games, even dominating ranked opponents. UNC is a solid, defensive-minded team which thrives on the 3-pointer.
North Carolina's depth is a strength, with 10 players averaging a minimum 10 minutes per game. Guard play is the Tar Heels' sweet spot, with Lanie Grant (11. 1 points per game), Elina Aarnisalo (10.
4) and Indya Nivar (10. 3) all averaging double-digits, but forward Nyla Harris (11. 5 PPG, 6.
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