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North Carolina guard Elina Aarnisalo (17) drives against Maryland guard Yarden Garzon (12) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

NCAA Tournament: North Carolina advances to 2nd straight Sweet 16 with 74-66 win over Maryland

March 22, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.

Oluchi Okananwa, who helped eliminate North Carolina last March in the Sweet 16 when she played for Duke, scored 21 points for No. 5 seed Maryland.

Western Illinois forward Mia Nicastro, right, battles North Carolina guard Indya Nivar, left, and guard Taliyah Henderson for a rebound during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Chris Seward/AP)

NCAA Tournament: Mia Nicastro scores 21, but Western Illinois shoots 30.4% in blowout loss to North Carolina

March 20, 2026 at 9:25 p.m.

Western Illinois concluded its second winning season in the last eight years with its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2017.