North Carolina vs UConn live score, updates, highlights from March Madness Sweet 16 game

The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament continues the Sweet 16 action Friday when No. 1 UConn and No. 4 North Carolina face off in Fort Worth, Texas. This matchup to advance for an Elite Eight spot will be interesting. It puts the undefeated Huskies against a defensive team that can get hot from three.

If the Tar Heels can keep the duo of Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong to less than their typical output, they could make this game closer than the expectation. This season UConn has beaten their opponents by an average of +38 points per game.

This game will likely come down to, can UNC hold UConn to less than what they typically produce and can the Tar Heels get hot from three. Lanie Grant and Elina Aarnisalo are both better than 40% from three on the season. 

Today's Sweet 16 game from Fort Worth will be live at 5:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.

North Carolina vs UConn live updates, highlights from 2026 March Madness game

*live updates will appear after the game has begun

Starters for North Carolina and UConn

What channel is Notre Dame vs. Vanderbilt on today?

Notre Dame vs. Vanderbilt How to Watch
Date: Friday, March 27
Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
Dickies Arena- Fort Worth, texas
TV: ESPN (Available on FuboTV)

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