UNC Women's Basketball Gears Up for ACC Tournament Battle Against Boston College
Alright, Tar Heel fans, it's go time! The University of North Carolina women's basketball team is set to tip off its run in the 2025 Ally ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament this Thursday, March 6, in Greensboro. The fifth-seeded Tar Heels will face off against No. 12 seed Boston College at 11 a.m. ET at First Horizon Coliseum, with all the action broadcast live on ACC Network. A win here would push UNC into the quarterfinals, where they’d take on fourth-seeded Florida State on Friday.
UNC comes into the tournament with an impressive 25-6 overall record and a solid 13-5 standing in ACC play. Led by head coach Courtney Banghart in her sixth season, the Tar Heels have been a dominant force, consistently proving themselves against top competition. Their opponent, Boston College, finished the regular season at 16-16 and 6-12 in ACC matchups. When these two teams met earlier this season, UNC came out on top with an 80-67 victory in Chapel Hill.
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A key player to watch in this matchup is senior Maria Gakdeng, who has been an absolute powerhouse on the court. She’s coming off a career-best 25-point performance against Virginia and has notched five 20-point games this season. Alongside her, Alyssa Ustby has been making history, climbing the all-time scoring and rebounding charts at Carolina. She’s currently just four points away from breaking into UNC’s top 15 in career scoring and 41 rebounds shy of becoming the program’s all-time leading rebounder. If she keeps up her current pace, she’s bound to etch her name at the very top soon.
UNC’s defense has been a cornerstone of its success this season, ranking among the best in the ACC and the nation. The Tar Heels are allowing opponents to shoot just 36.5% from the field, and they’ve held five teams under 40 points this year. On the offensive side, they’ve been firing on all cylinders, with multiple players stepping up when it matters most. Freshman Lanie Grant has been turning heads with her scoring ability, putting up double figures in 10 games this season, while sophomore Reniya Kelly has found her groove, recently earning ACC Player of the Week honors.
The Tar Heels have also been road warriors this season, going a perfect 9-0 in true road games—their best mark since 2005-06. They’ve battled tough competition all year, facing off against multiple ranked opponents and holding their own against the best of the best. In fact, under Banghart, UNC has taken down 20 AP Top-25 teams, proving they’re a squad built for the big stage.
With the ACC Tournament underway, the stakes couldn’t be higher. History is on Carolina’s side—they’ve won the ACC Tournament nine times, more than any other active team in the conference. However, they’ll need to bring their A-game, as their record under Banghart in tournament play stands at 1-5. A win against Boston College would not only push them into the quarterfinals but also mark a crucial step toward another deep postseason run.
So, Tar Heel Nation, get ready! Thursday’s matchup is going to be an intense battle, and this UNC squad has all the tools to make a serious statement. Tune in, cheer loud, and let’s see if the Heels can keep their championship dreams alive. Go Heels!
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