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Coach Banghart Defends ACC's NCAA Seeding Amid Underdog Status

3/28/2026

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North Carolina women's basketball coach Courtney Banghart defended the ACC's NCAA tournament seeding.
She argued the ACC's nine tournament teams and five advancing to the Sweet 16 deserve higher placements.
The Big Ten had 12 teams, with three advancing.
Banghart dismissed concerns about being a 20-point underdog.
Banghart said they focus on their game against UConn.

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North Carolina women's basketball coach Courtney Banghart defended the ACC's NCAA tournament seeding.
She argued the ACC's nine tournament teams and five advancing to the Sweet 16 deserve higher placements.
The Big Ten had 12 teams, with three advancing.
Banghart dismissed concerns about being a 20-point underdog.
Banghart said they focus on their game against UConn.