University of North Carolina Athletics
UNC Faces Pitt Wednesday At ACC Tournament
March 1, 2016 | Women's Basketball
GAME INFORMATION
North Carolina (14-17, 4-12 ACC) vs. Pitt (12-17, 4-12 ACC)
Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro Coliseum
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Tip: 1 p.m.
ACC TOURNAMENT HEADLINES
• UNC has the best winning percentage (.674, 60-29) and the most wins (60) in ACC Tournament history.
• Carolina has won nine ACC titles - 1984, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 - the second-most in league history. Maryland has 10.
• The Tar Heels have appeared in the final in 15 of the last 22 years, with 1996, 2001, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2015 being the only years UNC wasn't in the final.
• UNC has appeared in nine of the last 14 finals.
• Of the previous 38 ACC Tournaments, 28 have seen Carolina advance to at least the semifinals.
WHERE TO WATCH
Fans can watch the game between North Carolina and Pitt on the Regional Sports Network and the WatchESPN app. Click the “Where to Watch” Link associated with this article for local listings in your area.
TUNE IN
The game is available on 97.9 FM WCHL in the Triangle. A live stream is also available world wide on GoHeelsTV. Satellite radio subscribers can also listen on Sirius 106 and XM 190.
SERIES HISTORY
UNC lost 76-60 to Pitt earlier this season on Feb. 18 in Chapel Hill. The Panthers own a 3-1 edge in the all-time series with the Tar Heels.
LAST TIME OUT
North Carolina closed out the regular season with a 93-57 loss to Duke on Sunday. Freshman Stephanie Watts led Carolina in scoring for the 11th time this season with 18 points, eight rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals. Hillary Summers recorded her eighth double-double of the year with 10 points and 15 rebounds. Destinee Walker registered double figures for the 27th time with 14 points. Before the game, North Carolina honored its eight seniors - N'Dea Bryant, Anne Corrigan, Erika Johnson, Xylina McDaniel, Rachel McGirt, Paige Neuenfeldt, Marissa Riley and Hillary Summers.
NEXT UP
A victory over the Panthers would set up a Thursday morning matchup with fifth-seeded Miami at 11 a.m. in the second round of the ACC Tournament.
