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Western Illinois Leathernecks at North Carolina Tar Heels · TRD News

NCAA Women's Basketball · Carmichael Arena

WIULeathernecks

Western Illinois Leathernecks26-6

51–82

Final

Final

UNCTar Heels

North Carolina Tar Heels27-7

WIU & UNC Highlights

0:25Lanie Grant hits the bucket vs. Western Illinois LeathernecksESPN · 227d ago ↗
0:21Mia Nicastro drops in the smooth bucketESPN · 227d ago ↗
0:19Nyla Harris drills basket vs. Western Illinois LeathernecksESPN · 227d ago ↗
0:17Mia Nicastro hits the bucket vs. North Carolina Tar HeelsESPN · 227d ago ↗
0:20Nyla Brooks hits the bucket vs. Western Illinois LeathernecksESPN · 227d ago ↗
0:21Indya Nivar impresses with nice shotESPN · 227d ago ↗
0:21What a shot by Elina AarnisaloESPN · 227d ago ↗
0:16Elina Aarnisalo impresses with nice shotESPN · 227d ago ↗
0:17Mia Nicastro hits the basket vs. North Carolina Tar HeelsESPN · 227d ago ↗

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Game Thread

Bluesky

Not enough fans yet.

Mood from 4 moderated posts · word-level estimate

In case you missed it… The No. 4 seeded Tar Heels defeated the No. 13 Leathernecks 82-51 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday in Carmichael Arena. Check out our game recap here:
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Feed: "Tar Heel Blog" By: David Starnes on Saturday, March 21, 2026
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UNC’s defense limited Western Illinois to just 17 made shots in 40 minutes as the No. 4 seeded Tar Heels defeated the No. 13 Leathernecks 82-51 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Check out our game recap here:
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What fans are saying

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Leathernecks fans

Bluesky

Not enough fans yet.

Mood from 19 moderated posts · word-level estimate

🏁 JOB WELL DONE! 🏁 FT: Western Illinois Leathernecks 1 - 3 Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Match stats & ratings: https://futbolstartingeleven.com/leagues/ncaa-mens-soccer/#match-401898698
Bluesky · ▲ 0
🔒 THE WIN IS SECURED! 🏁 FT: Eastern Illinois Panthers Women 2 - 1 Western Illinois Leathernecks Women Match stats & ratings: https://futbolstartingeleven.com/leagues/ncaa-womens-soccer/#match-401900527
Bluesky · ▲ 0
Nashville Today Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators 8:00 PM Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Kansas Jayhawks 12:00 PM Tennessee State Tigers at Western Illinois Leathernecks 4:00 PM alllocalteams.com/c/us/nashville
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Heels fans

Bluesky · Mastodon

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Miami Hurricanes vs. North Carolina Tar Heels | Full Game Highlights | ESPN College Football
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College football: Darian Mensah under 6.5 rushing yards, -110 at Hard Rock Bet. Miami Hurricanes at North Carolina Tar Heels, 7:30pm ET. Fair price: -123. Hard Rock Bet pays -110, about 5% better than fair. 21+ | Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
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