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Tar Heels Face Former Team Fairfield in Vegas Showdown

9/28/2025

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Summary

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The North Carolina Tar Heels will play UCLA and Fairfield in Las Vegas on Nov 13 and 15.
Elina Aarnisalo will face her former team Fairfield, 28-5 last season.
Head coach Courtney Banghart has led the Tar Heels to five National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournaments.
Fairfield's Meghan Andersen averaged 14.8 PPG; Kaety L'Amoreaux had 12.4 PPG and 4.7 RPG; Tar Heels focus defense.

History

Historical Context

The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team, established in 1910, has a storied history, winning six NCAA championships, including in 1982 under coach Dean Smith, when Michael Jordan made a crucial shot. Today, head coach Hubert Davis continues this legacy, leading the team to five NCAA tournaments, reflecting the program's enduring competitiveness and evolution in college basketball.

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Story summary

The North Carolina Tar Heels will play UCLA and Fairfield in Las Vegas on Nov 13 and 15.
Elina Aarnisalo will face her former team Fairfield, 28-5 last season.
Head coach Courtney Banghart has led the Tar Heels to five National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournaments.
Fairfield's Meghan Andersen averaged 14.8 PPG; Kaety L'Amoreaux had 12.4 PPG and 4.7 RPG; Tar Heels focus defense.

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