University of North Carolina Athletics
Sunday, December 21
Chapel Hill, N.C.
NOON
North Carolina
vs
Charleston Southern
Photo by: NATE SKVORETZ
Women's Basketball Wraps Non-Conference Slate On Sunday Against Charleston Southern
December 20, 2025 | Women's Basketball
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Closing out the non-conference slate at home, No. 18 North Carolina women's basketball is set to welcome Charleston Southern to Carmichael Arena for a Sunday matinee. The Tar Heels look for their 34th straight win over an unranked non-conference foe at home, taking on the Buccaneers at noon ET on ACC Network Extra.
NO. 18/16 NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS (10-3, 0-1 ACC)
Head Coach: Courtney Banghart (Dartmouth, 2000)
Record at North Carolina: 135-67 (7th season)
Career Record: 389-170 (19th season)
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS (2-9, 0-0 BIG SOUTH)
Head Coach: Clarisse White (Villanova, 2007)
Record at CSU: 39-96 (5th season)
Career Record: 49-135 (7th season)
GAME COVERAGE
• Wrapping up non-conference play, North Carolina hosts Charleston Southern on Sunday from Carmichael Arena as UNC looks for its 34th straight win against unranked non-conference opponents at home.
• Defense was the name of the game for Carolina against UNCW, limiting the Seahawks to 34 points. It marked the fewest points allowed by Carolina this season. Around the rim, the Tar Heels rejected a season-high nine shots. Ciera Toomey led the push with four blocks of her own.
• In its largest win of the season, Carolina's bench shone with a total of 49 points. Nyla Brooks exploded for 16 points in 20 minutes, including four made threes.
SCOUTING THE BUCCANEERS
Charleston Southern enters Sunday's game at 2-9 overall, with wins this season over South Carolina State and Allen.
CSU has four players averaging double-figures in scoring, with Caelan Ellis leading the way with 11.3 points per game.
SERIES HISTORY VS. CHARLESTON SOUTHERN
Meeting for the 13th time, Carolina has won all previous 12 meetings against Charleston Southern.
Sunday's meeting is the 12th overall in Chapel Hill.
Facing off for the third time under Courtney Banghart, Carolina has won the previous meetings by a margin of 30.5 points per game.
Last year, the Tar Heels opened the season against Charleston Southern and ran off to an 83-53 win in Carmichael Arena.
LAST TIME OUT
Carolina scored early and scored often in its largest win of the season, as UNC rolled to an 84-34 win over UNCW on Wednesday night.
Shining on the defensive end, Carolina rejected nine shots as a team to set a season-high. Ciera Toomey proved to be a force around the rim with a team-high four blocks.
By limiting the Seahawks to 25% shooting from the field, Carolina gave up its fewest points in a game this season with, 34.
When Nyla Brooks is hot, it's hard to slow the freshman down as she scored a game-best 16 points. Brooks also matched her career-high from deep with four made triples.
ALL HANDS IN
As all 14 Tar Heels entered the game against UNCW, Carolina's reserves made a strong impact against the Seahawks.
The Carolina bench posted 49 points, the most in a game this season. Averaging 31.3 points per game from its reserves, Carolina ranks No. 2 in the ACC and No. 14 nationally in bench points per game.
All 10 wins this season have come when the Tar Heel bench outscores their opponent.
COUGH IT UP
Forcing 20 or more turnovers in eight games this season, Carolina is averaging 19.92 per game from its opponents to rank fourth overall in the ACC.
Last year, Carolina forced 13 teams to turnover the ball 20 or more times.
Currently, Carolina is averaging 22.8 points per game off opponent miscues.
GLASS - CLEANED
Accumulating 54 rebounds against UNCW set a new season-high off the glass for the Tar Heels. Carolina also earned its second game of the season with a rebounding margin of +20, with a margin of +25 over the Seahawks.
Under Banghart, Carolina has tallied 10 total games with 50 or more rebounds.
LOCK DOWN DEFENSE
Aggressive defense is a focal point under head coach Courtney Banghart, and her teams have proven so.
In year seven of the Banghart era, the Tar Heels have held 49 opponents under the 50-point threshold. This season, UNC has kept six opponents under the mark.
The Tar Heels are 47-2 under Banghart when holding opponents to fewer than 50 points.
In limiting UNCW to a mere 34 points, Carolina has now held 14 teams under Banghart below the 40-point threshold.
HENDERSON STAYING HOT
Growing into her role during her freshman campaign, Taliyah Henderson has found her footing in her last two outings.
The Vail, Ariz., native posted back-to-back double-figure outings for the first time in her career against BU and Louisville. Henderson is also a perfect 11-of-11 from the field in the last three games.
Against Boston University, she also added a career-high four steals.
BOUNCE BACK
This season, Carolina is 3-0 in its next game when coming off a loss.
Overall, the Tar Heels are 37-24 under Courtney Banghart off a loss and 27-11 since the start of the 2021-22 season.
NO SHOTS HERE
Limiting Boston University to a mere 13 made field goals, it marked the fewest allowed in a game by the Tar Heels this season.
Carolina then limited UNCW to only four points in the fourth quarter, the lowest by any opponent in a quarter this year.
KEEPING ALL INVOLVED
Already proving to be one of Carolina's best offenses under Courtney Banghart, Carolina's scoring options are plentiful, as eight different Tar Heels have recorded double-figure games.
Nine out of 10 of Carolina's wins this season have come when four or more Tar Heels record double-figures in scoring.
Indya Nivar paces this trend, scoring 10 or more points in each game this season.
STEALS ON STEALS ON STEALS
Always having her eye on the ball, Indya Nivar has proven to be one of the most tenacious defenders in the nation.
Nivar currently ranks No. 4 overall nationally with a total of 46 steals and No. 15 with 3.54 steals per game.
The single-season program record at Carolina is 127 steals, set by Linda Matthews in 1979. In order for Nivar to crack the single-season top-10 at Carolina, she would need to average 3.0 steals in the remainder of the 18 regular-season games.
GOING STREAKING
Riding a 33-game home win streak against unranked non-conference opponents, Carolina is taking care of business and earning wins.
During this streak, Carolina boasts a margin of victory of 38.9 points in the 33 consecutive wins dating back to 2019.
THRIVING IN PARADISE
Rattling off three wins in three days at the 2025 Cancun Challenge, North Carolina picked up its second straight multi-team event title and its fifth under Banghart.
Indya Nivar took home Cancun Challenge Tournament MVP honors, while Lanie Grant earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team.
NOTHING BUT NET
In the first edition of the 2025-26 NCAA Women's Basketball NET, North Carolina came in at No. 13 overall.
The Tar Heels have already earned two quad-two wins this season, defeating No. 39 Fairfield and No. 49 South Dakota State.
Heading into Sunday's matchup, Carolina sits at No. 16 in the NET.
CAN'T STOP HER
Lately, opponents can't stop Indya Nivar from scoring or scoring on her. In Cancun, Nivar stuffed the stat sheet and averaged 12.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 6.7 steals, and 6.0 assists per game while shooting 56.3% from the floor.
Nivar is the first player in the Banghart era to snag four or more steals in three straight games.
Her seven assists against Kansas State were the most by any Tar Heel in a single game this season and set a new career high for the senior.
Her play in Cancun earned her ACC Player of the Week honors for the first time in her career. Reniya Kelly joins her as the only two active Tar Heels to earn the distinction.
THREES ON THREES ON THREES
When Carolina shoots from beyond the arc, there's a high chance it's going in. Against Kansas State, the Tar Heels knocked down 14 made triples.
The mark tied the program record, which had been previously set 11 times. Knocking down 14 triples against the Wildcats marked the third time under Banghart in which Carolina reached the threshold.
Carolina's performance against Kansas State from deep also set a new standard. With four straight games with 10 or more triples, it's the first time in available program records that Carolina has achieved the feat.
This season, Carolina has already knocked down 10-plus triples in seven games. Carolina is already on track to best last season's mark of eight games with double-figure triples.
One of the best three-point shooting teams nationally, Carolina leads the ACC from beyond the arc at a 36.1% clip and with 9.0 triples per game.
SHARING IS CARING
There's no I in team, and the Tar Heels are certainly proving so.
Against Kansas State, Carolina matched its season high with 21 helpers.
Indya Nivar dished out a career-high seven dimes, the most by any Tar Heel this season.
Overall, Carolina has dished out 15+ assists in nine games this year. Nivar currently paces Carolina with 3.5 dimes per game.
HISTORY - WRITTEN
In a historic performance, Indya Nivar's triple-double of 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 steals marked the second triple-double in the rich history of Carolina women's basketball.
Nivar joins former teammate Alyssa Ustby as the only two Tar Heels to achieve the feat.
Her 10 steals also etched her name again in the Carolina record books, matching the program single-game record set by Pam Leake in 1985.
Nivar is one of nine players nationally this year to snag double-figure steals in a game.
Nivar is the second ACC player to record a triple-double this season, and the 50th in the history of the conference.
By recording a triple-double with steals, Nivar is the fourth to accomplish the feat in the history of the league.
RUNNING DEEP
Depth is a huge factor for the Tar Heels this season, as they currently average 31.3 points per game from their reserves. Carolina's bench scoring ranks No. 14 nationally and second overall in the ACC.
Coming off the bench, Nyla Brooks leads the reserves with 10.0 points per game.
RAINING THREES
The three-ball is flying this season for the Tar Heels, as Carolina knocked down 10 or more against UNCG, South Dakota State, Kansas State and Columbia.
It's the first time in the Banghart era that Carolina has achieved the feat with 10+ in four consecutive games.
Nyla Brooks led the charge, shooting 15-of-27 from deep during the stretch.
SHE'S JUST A FRESHMAN
With the confidence Nyla Brooks brings to the court, she has already asserted herself as one of the nation's top freshmen.
Posting a performance of perfection against UNCG, Brooks scored a career-high 18 points while shooting 7-of-7 from the field and 3-of-3 from beyond the arc.
Brooks' outing vs. the Spartans propelled her to earn her first ACC Freshman of the Week honors on Nov. 24. She's the first freshman to pick up the honor for Carolina since the 2023 season. Overall, Carolina leads the ACC with 84 Freshmen of the Week selections.
Her scoring has remained consistent, as she's the first freshman Tar Heel to score in double figures in five of her first six games since Jocelyn Jones and Janelle Bailey both did so in 2017.
CT'S COMING
The development of Ciera Toomey has been undeniable, as the redshirt-sophomore's work in the offseason is now shining.
Posting a career-high 19 points against UNCG, Toomey also dished out a career-best four assists.
Toomey's presence in the paint is assisting Carolina to post an average of 39.4 points per game in the paint. The Tar Heels have posted 50+ point games in the paint twice this season.
RIGHT ON TARGET
The shots were falling against UNCG, as Carolina ended up shooting 39-of-59 from the field for a percentage of 66.1%.
This mark ranked No. 2 in a single-game field goal percentage at UNC and holds the record in the Banghart era.
The mark is the second-highest field goal percentage by an ACC team this season.
WINNING IS A TRADITION
Throughout the history of North Carolina women's basketball, it has boasted 30 20-win seasons.
A win over South Dakota State gave Carolina its 1,100th program victory. The Tar Heels became the 17th Division I women's program to reach the mark and the third in the ACC.
BROOKS LOVES THE DEEP BALL
Making a strong impact during her freshman campaign, Nyla Brooks is proving her prowess from beyond the arc.
She currently leads the Tar Heels with 28 made triples and leads the ACC among freshmen with an average of 2.15 per game.
AN EMERGING LEADER
In her final season in Carolina Blue, Indya Nivar is making it count as she has posted double-digits in each outing this year.
The Apex, N.C., native is currently riding a career-long streak of 13 consecutive games in double-figure scoring.
She currently leads Carolina with an average of 12.2 points per game.
Not only is Nivar showing her leadership on the offensive end, but she is also shining on defense. Her 3.54 steals per game rank third in the ACC, and her 46 total rank fourth nationally.
LET IT FLY
The three-ball has been good to the Tar Heels this season, as Carolina has knocked down 117 triples to date.
Last year, the Tar Heels set a new program record with a total of 269 made threes in 2024-25.
LOCKDOWN FROM DEEP
While the Tar Heels were knocking down triples against N.C. A&T, the Aggies went 0-for-6 from beyond the arc.
Carolina made 12 more three-pointers than its opponent, the largest disparity since 2016.
NO I IN TEAM
In seven of its 13 games, Carolina has posed a balanced scoring attack with at least five Tar Heels scoring 10+ points.
Eight different Tar Heels have tallied double-figure outings so far this season, with Indya Nivar scoring 10 or more points in every game..
ROCKIN' AND ROLLIN'
The offense wasted no time getting going against NC Central, with Carolina scoring 90 points for the sixth time in a season opener under Banghart.
The 48-point margin of victory was also the second-best in a season opener under Banghart.
Carolina is now 19-0 under Banghart when scoring 90 or more points.
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK
With plenty of noise surrounding Nyla Brooks, the true freshman sure delivered against NC Central. The Waldorf, Md., product led all scorers with 15 points, while shooting 3-of-6 from beyond the arc.
Brooks became the first freshman to lead Carolina in scoring in its opening game since Deja Kelly scored 19 points against Radford in 2020.
Following up her opening day performance with 10 points against Elon, Brooks continued the streak by Kelly set in 2020.
MILESTONE WATCH
NO. 18/16 NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS (10-3, 0-1 ACC)
Head Coach: Courtney Banghart (Dartmouth, 2000)
Record at North Carolina: 135-67 (7th season)
Career Record: 389-170 (19th season)
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS (2-9, 0-0 BIG SOUTH)
Head Coach: Clarisse White (Villanova, 2007)
Record at CSU: 39-96 (5th season)
Career Record: 49-135 (7th season)
GAME COVERAGE
TV: ACC Network Extra
PxP: Nick Klos
Analyst: Gabby Sartori
Radio: Tar Heel Sports Network, WCHL 97.9/1360
• Matt Krause
TIPPING OFF• Wrapping up non-conference play, North Carolina hosts Charleston Southern on Sunday from Carmichael Arena as UNC looks for its 34th straight win against unranked non-conference opponents at home.
• Defense was the name of the game for Carolina against UNCW, limiting the Seahawks to 34 points. It marked the fewest points allowed by Carolina this season. Around the rim, the Tar Heels rejected a season-high nine shots. Ciera Toomey led the push with four blocks of her own.
• In its largest win of the season, Carolina's bench shone with a total of 49 points. Nyla Brooks exploded for 16 points in 20 minutes, including four made threes.
SCOUTING THE BUCCANEERS
Charleston Southern enters Sunday's game at 2-9 overall, with wins this season over South Carolina State and Allen.
CSU has four players averaging double-figures in scoring, with Caelan Ellis leading the way with 11.3 points per game.
SERIES HISTORY VS. CHARLESTON SOUTHERN
Meeting for the 13th time, Carolina has won all previous 12 meetings against Charleston Southern.
Sunday's meeting is the 12th overall in Chapel Hill.
Facing off for the third time under Courtney Banghart, Carolina has won the previous meetings by a margin of 30.5 points per game.
Last year, the Tar Heels opened the season against Charleston Southern and ran off to an 83-53 win in Carmichael Arena.
LAST TIME OUT
Carolina scored early and scored often in its largest win of the season, as UNC rolled to an 84-34 win over UNCW on Wednesday night.
Shining on the defensive end, Carolina rejected nine shots as a team to set a season-high. Ciera Toomey proved to be a force around the rim with a team-high four blocks.
By limiting the Seahawks to 25% shooting from the field, Carolina gave up its fewest points in a game this season with, 34.
When Nyla Brooks is hot, it's hard to slow the freshman down as she scored a game-best 16 points. Brooks also matched her career-high from deep with four made triples.
ALL HANDS IN
As all 14 Tar Heels entered the game against UNCW, Carolina's reserves made a strong impact against the Seahawks.
The Carolina bench posted 49 points, the most in a game this season. Averaging 31.3 points per game from its reserves, Carolina ranks No. 2 in the ACC and No. 14 nationally in bench points per game.
All 10 wins this season have come when the Tar Heel bench outscores their opponent.
COUGH IT UP
Forcing 20 or more turnovers in eight games this season, Carolina is averaging 19.92 per game from its opponents to rank fourth overall in the ACC.
Last year, Carolina forced 13 teams to turnover the ball 20 or more times.
Currently, Carolina is averaging 22.8 points per game off opponent miscues.
GLASS - CLEANED
Accumulating 54 rebounds against UNCW set a new season-high off the glass for the Tar Heels. Carolina also earned its second game of the season with a rebounding margin of +20, with a margin of +25 over the Seahawks.
Under Banghart, Carolina has tallied 10 total games with 50 or more rebounds.
LOCK DOWN DEFENSE
Aggressive defense is a focal point under head coach Courtney Banghart, and her teams have proven so.
In year seven of the Banghart era, the Tar Heels have held 49 opponents under the 50-point threshold. This season, UNC has kept six opponents under the mark.
The Tar Heels are 47-2 under Banghart when holding opponents to fewer than 50 points.
In limiting UNCW to a mere 34 points, Carolina has now held 14 teams under Banghart below the 40-point threshold.
HENDERSON STAYING HOT
Growing into her role during her freshman campaign, Taliyah Henderson has found her footing in her last two outings.
The Vail, Ariz., native posted back-to-back double-figure outings for the first time in her career against BU and Louisville. Henderson is also a perfect 11-of-11 from the field in the last three games.
Against Boston University, she also added a career-high four steals.
BOUNCE BACK
This season, Carolina is 3-0 in its next game when coming off a loss.
Overall, the Tar Heels are 37-24 under Courtney Banghart off a loss and 27-11 since the start of the 2021-22 season.
NO SHOTS HERE
Limiting Boston University to a mere 13 made field goals, it marked the fewest allowed in a game by the Tar Heels this season.
Carolina then limited UNCW to only four points in the fourth quarter, the lowest by any opponent in a quarter this year.
KEEPING ALL INVOLVED
Already proving to be one of Carolina's best offenses under Courtney Banghart, Carolina's scoring options are plentiful, as eight different Tar Heels have recorded double-figure games.
Nine out of 10 of Carolina's wins this season have come when four or more Tar Heels record double-figures in scoring.
Indya Nivar paces this trend, scoring 10 or more points in each game this season.
STEALS ON STEALS ON STEALS
Always having her eye on the ball, Indya Nivar has proven to be one of the most tenacious defenders in the nation.
Nivar currently ranks No. 4 overall nationally with a total of 46 steals and No. 15 with 3.54 steals per game.
The single-season program record at Carolina is 127 steals, set by Linda Matthews in 1979. In order for Nivar to crack the single-season top-10 at Carolina, she would need to average 3.0 steals in the remainder of the 18 regular-season games.
GOING STREAKING
Riding a 33-game home win streak against unranked non-conference opponents, Carolina is taking care of business and earning wins.
During this streak, Carolina boasts a margin of victory of 38.9 points in the 33 consecutive wins dating back to 2019.
THRIVING IN PARADISE
Rattling off three wins in three days at the 2025 Cancun Challenge, North Carolina picked up its second straight multi-team event title and its fifth under Banghart.
Indya Nivar took home Cancun Challenge Tournament MVP honors, while Lanie Grant earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team.
NOTHING BUT NET
In the first edition of the 2025-26 NCAA Women's Basketball NET, North Carolina came in at No. 13 overall.
The Tar Heels have already earned two quad-two wins this season, defeating No. 39 Fairfield and No. 49 South Dakota State.
Heading into Sunday's matchup, Carolina sits at No. 16 in the NET.
CAN'T STOP HER
Lately, opponents can't stop Indya Nivar from scoring or scoring on her. In Cancun, Nivar stuffed the stat sheet and averaged 12.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 6.7 steals, and 6.0 assists per game while shooting 56.3% from the floor.
Nivar is the first player in the Banghart era to snag four or more steals in three straight games.
Her seven assists against Kansas State were the most by any Tar Heel in a single game this season and set a new career high for the senior.
Her play in Cancun earned her ACC Player of the Week honors for the first time in her career. Reniya Kelly joins her as the only two active Tar Heels to earn the distinction.
THREES ON THREES ON THREES
When Carolina shoots from beyond the arc, there's a high chance it's going in. Against Kansas State, the Tar Heels knocked down 14 made triples.
The mark tied the program record, which had been previously set 11 times. Knocking down 14 triples against the Wildcats marked the third time under Banghart in which Carolina reached the threshold.
Carolina's performance against Kansas State from deep also set a new standard. With four straight games with 10 or more triples, it's the first time in available program records that Carolina has achieved the feat.
This season, Carolina has already knocked down 10-plus triples in seven games. Carolina is already on track to best last season's mark of eight games with double-figure triples.
One of the best three-point shooting teams nationally, Carolina leads the ACC from beyond the arc at a 36.1% clip and with 9.0 triples per game.
SHARING IS CARING
There's no I in team, and the Tar Heels are certainly proving so.
Against Kansas State, Carolina matched its season high with 21 helpers.
Indya Nivar dished out a career-high seven dimes, the most by any Tar Heel this season.
Overall, Carolina has dished out 15+ assists in nine games this year. Nivar currently paces Carolina with 3.5 dimes per game.
HISTORY - WRITTEN
In a historic performance, Indya Nivar's triple-double of 13 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 steals marked the second triple-double in the rich history of Carolina women's basketball.
Nivar joins former teammate Alyssa Ustby as the only two Tar Heels to achieve the feat.
Her 10 steals also etched her name again in the Carolina record books, matching the program single-game record set by Pam Leake in 1985.
Nivar is one of nine players nationally this year to snag double-figure steals in a game.
Nivar is the second ACC player to record a triple-double this season, and the 50th in the history of the conference.
By recording a triple-double with steals, Nivar is the fourth to accomplish the feat in the history of the league.
RUNNING DEEP
Depth is a huge factor for the Tar Heels this season, as they currently average 31.3 points per game from their reserves. Carolina's bench scoring ranks No. 14 nationally and second overall in the ACC.
Coming off the bench, Nyla Brooks leads the reserves with 10.0 points per game.
RAINING THREES
The three-ball is flying this season for the Tar Heels, as Carolina knocked down 10 or more against UNCG, South Dakota State, Kansas State and Columbia.
It's the first time in the Banghart era that Carolina has achieved the feat with 10+ in four consecutive games.
Nyla Brooks led the charge, shooting 15-of-27 from deep during the stretch.
SHE'S JUST A FRESHMAN
With the confidence Nyla Brooks brings to the court, she has already asserted herself as one of the nation's top freshmen.
Posting a performance of perfection against UNCG, Brooks scored a career-high 18 points while shooting 7-of-7 from the field and 3-of-3 from beyond the arc.
Brooks' outing vs. the Spartans propelled her to earn her first ACC Freshman of the Week honors on Nov. 24. She's the first freshman to pick up the honor for Carolina since the 2023 season. Overall, Carolina leads the ACC with 84 Freshmen of the Week selections.
Her scoring has remained consistent, as she's the first freshman Tar Heel to score in double figures in five of her first six games since Jocelyn Jones and Janelle Bailey both did so in 2017.
CT'S COMING
The development of Ciera Toomey has been undeniable, as the redshirt-sophomore's work in the offseason is now shining.
Posting a career-high 19 points against UNCG, Toomey also dished out a career-best four assists.
Toomey's presence in the paint is assisting Carolina to post an average of 39.4 points per game in the paint. The Tar Heels have posted 50+ point games in the paint twice this season.
RIGHT ON TARGET
The shots were falling against UNCG, as Carolina ended up shooting 39-of-59 from the field for a percentage of 66.1%.
This mark ranked No. 2 in a single-game field goal percentage at UNC and holds the record in the Banghart era.
The mark is the second-highest field goal percentage by an ACC team this season.
WINNING IS A TRADITION
Throughout the history of North Carolina women's basketball, it has boasted 30 20-win seasons.
A win over South Dakota State gave Carolina its 1,100th program victory. The Tar Heels became the 17th Division I women's program to reach the mark and the third in the ACC.
BROOKS LOVES THE DEEP BALL
Making a strong impact during her freshman campaign, Nyla Brooks is proving her prowess from beyond the arc.
She currently leads the Tar Heels with 28 made triples and leads the ACC among freshmen with an average of 2.15 per game.
AN EMERGING LEADER
In her final season in Carolina Blue, Indya Nivar is making it count as she has posted double-digits in each outing this year.
The Apex, N.C., native is currently riding a career-long streak of 13 consecutive games in double-figure scoring.
She currently leads Carolina with an average of 12.2 points per game.
Not only is Nivar showing her leadership on the offensive end, but she is also shining on defense. Her 3.54 steals per game rank third in the ACC, and her 46 total rank fourth nationally.
LET IT FLY
The three-ball has been good to the Tar Heels this season, as Carolina has knocked down 117 triples to date.
Last year, the Tar Heels set a new program record with a total of 269 made threes in 2024-25.
LOCKDOWN FROM DEEP
While the Tar Heels were knocking down triples against N.C. A&T, the Aggies went 0-for-6 from beyond the arc.
Carolina made 12 more three-pointers than its opponent, the largest disparity since 2016.
NO I IN TEAM
In seven of its 13 games, Carolina has posed a balanced scoring attack with at least five Tar Heels scoring 10+ points.
Eight different Tar Heels have tallied double-figure outings so far this season, with Indya Nivar scoring 10 or more points in every game..
ROCKIN' AND ROLLIN'
The offense wasted no time getting going against NC Central, with Carolina scoring 90 points for the sixth time in a season opener under Banghart.
The 48-point margin of victory was also the second-best in a season opener under Banghart.
Carolina is now 19-0 under Banghart when scoring 90 or more points.
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK
With plenty of noise surrounding Nyla Brooks, the true freshman sure delivered against NC Central. The Waldorf, Md., product led all scorers with 15 points, while shooting 3-of-6 from beyond the arc.
Brooks became the first freshman to lead Carolina in scoring in its opening game since Deja Kelly scored 19 points against Radford in 2020.
Following up her opening day performance with 10 points against Elon, Brooks continued the streak by Kelly set in 2020.
MILESTONE WATCH
• Nyla Harris -
- 908 career points
- 92 away from 1,000.
• Indya Nivar -
- 177 career steals
- 23 away from 200.
- 195 career assists
- Five away from 200.
WHAT'S NEXT
Taking a short break for the holidays, the Tar Heels return on Monday, Dec. 29 and dive right back into ACC action with a trip to Boston College.
Carolina takes on the Golden Eagles from Conte Forum in its first conference road game of the season at 8 p.m. ET, airing on ACC Network.
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