No. 23 North Carolina Sets 3-Point Record in NC Central Takedown

No. 23 North Carolina women’s basketball finally broke into the win column. The Tar Heels routed North Carolina Central 109-40 on Wednesday night, setting a program record with 18 3-pointers. The 69-point rout lifted UNC to 1-2 on the 2026/27 NCAA season. North Carolina opened the season with a 91-79 defeat to No. 21 Oklahoma before posting an 84-39 loss to No. 1 South Carolina. Tar Heels Pull Away Early in NC Central vs UNC Clash North Carolina took control from the opening tip. The Tar Heels led 30-11 after one quarter and 54-15 at halftime, then stretched the margin to 85-31 through three. Sophomore standout Nyla Brooks led the charge with 17 points, while Kate Harpring added 16 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Achol Akot posted 15 points, seven assists, and six rebounds, with Blanca Thomas chipping in 12 points and seven rebounds. In all, 11 different players found their way onto Wednesday’s UNC scoresheet.

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