The No. 2 UConn women's basketball team (2-0) will face its first-ranked matchup of the season when they square off against No. 14 North Carolina (3-0) on Friday at 6 pm ET at Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse in Greensboro, North Carolina.
UConn (2-0) has opened the season with commanding wins over Boston University and South Florida. Though a couple of key players, Azzi Fudd and Aubrey Griffin, remain on the injured list, the Huskies still hold the No. 2 national ranking, powered by standout Paige Bueckers (17.5 points and 4.0 assists per game) and promising freshman forward Sarah Strong.
The Huskies have been remarkably accurate, topping the charts with a 60% shooting rate from the field. While their defense has been solid, they now face a stiffer challenge against the No. 14-ranked UNC Tar Heels.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the North Carolina Tar Heels vs. the Connecticut Huskies NCAA Women's game, plus plenty more.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Connecticut Huskies NCAA Women's match: Date and tip-off time
The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Connecticut Huskies in a highly anticipated NCAAW game on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 6:00 pm ET/ 3:00 pm PT, at Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Date | Friday, November 15, 2024 |
Tip-off Time | 6:00 pm ET/ 3:00 pm PT |
Venue | Greensboro Coliseum Fieldhouse |
Location | Greensboro, North Carolina |
How to watch North Carolina Tar Heels vs Connecticut Huskies on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Connecticut Huskies live on:
- National TV channel: ESPN2
Streaming service: Fubo
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North Carolina Tar Heels team news & key performers
North Carolina has kicked off the season strong at 3-0, earning wins over in-state rivals North Carolina A&T, UNC Wilmington, and Charleston Southern. Despite the absence of last season's star guard and top scorer, Deja Kelly, the Tar Heels have proven they’re still a major force in the ACC. Two seniors have stepped up to lead: guard Lexi Donarski, who is averaging 15.0 points per game, and Alyssa Ustby, contributing 10.7 points per game along with team-high averages of 8.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
Connecticut Huskies team news & key performers
The Huskies are coming off a dominant 86-49 win over South Florida last Sunday at Gampel Pavilion. Leading the charge, redshirt senior Paige Bueckers scored an impressive 22 points on 9-of-10 shooting. Sophomore Ashlynn Shade added 15 points, with 12 of those coming in the second half, while freshman Sarah Strong chipped in 13 points, scoring nine in the closing period.