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Maryland Terrapins Face North Carolina Tar Heels in NCAA Tournament
Maryland's women's basketball team, seeded fifth, is set to play fourth-seeded North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament. This marks the first match between the teams since Maryland left the ACC in 2014.
The Maryland Terrapins will face the North Carolina Tar Heels at Carmichael Arena on Sunday. For Maryland head coach Brenda Frese, facing North Carolina is a familiar challenge, with 23 previous encounters during her 12 years in the ACC, resulting in an 11-12 record. The upcoming game will be broadcast on ESPN at noon. North Carolina has demonstrated consistency this season. While they lack a major win, the Tar Heels split a regular season series with Duke. A victory would advance Maryland to the Sweet Sixteen.
Key Facts
- Maryland (5-seed) will play North Carolina (4-seed) in the NCAA Tournament.
- The game is scheduled for Sunday at Carmichael Arena.
- Tip-off is at noon, and the broadcast will be on ESPN.
- Brenda Frese has an 11-12 record against North Carolina from her time in the ACC.
- This is the first contest between the two teams since Maryland departed the ACC in 2014.
- North Carolina split its regular-season series with Duke.
- The winner advances to the Sweet Sixteen.
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Research Sources
- Testudo Times — No 5-seed Maryland women's basketball vs. No. 4-seed North Carolina preview