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- The UConn Huskies defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels 63-42 on March 27, 2026, in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Sweet 16.
- UConn's Sarah Strong scored 21 points, leading her team to outscore UNC 35-22 in the second half.
- North Carolina struggled offensively, shooting 11.8% in the third quarter and committing 24 turnovers.
- Coach Courtney Banghart acknowledged the need for improvement after UNC's season ended with a 27-8 record.
- UConn advanced to the Elite Eight for the 30th time in program history.
