Jan 14, 2024: Thrilling Virginia vs North Carolina Pregame Preview

Preview: Virginia Cavaliers vs North Carolina Tar Heels Women’s College Basketball

The Virginia Cavaliers (8-7, 0-4 ACC) aim to halt their four-game losing streak as they face off against the North Carolina Tar Heels (11-5, 3-1 ACC) on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Carmichael Arena. The match will be broadcasted at 4:00 PM ET.

Top Performances

In the Tar Heels’ last game against Florida State, Deja Kelly was the top performer with 23 points, despite a 70-62 defeat. On the Cavaliers’ side, Camryn Taylor scored a team-high 22 points against NC State, but the team suffered a 93-66 loss.

Live Games and Rankings

You can watch live women’s college basketball games on ESPN+ this season and check out Division 1 Top 25 rankings here.

Team Stats: North Carolina

The Tar Heels have an edge with an average of 70 points per game this season, surpassing the 65.9 points allowed by the Cavaliers per game. Also, when scoring more than 66 points, the Tar Heels have a perfect 7-0 record.

Team Stats: Virginia

The Cavaliers’ average score of 73.7 points per game exceeds North Carolina’s average defensive allowance of 57.4 points. When the Cavaliers score over 57 points, they hold an 8-6 record.

Top Players: North Carolina

Alyssa Ustby leads the Tar Heels in rebounds and assists, with 9.5 and 3.4 per game respectively while scoring 12.3 points per game. Lexi Donarski is the team’s top three-point shooter.

Top Players: Virginia

Kymora Johnson averages 12.1 points, 5.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game for the Cavaliers. Sam Brunelle leads the team in three-pointers.