UNC vs Maryland: Rivalry Renewed in NCAA Tournament

0:00North Carolina takes on Maryland in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament this Sunday at noon in Chapel Hill. The winner punches the first ticket to the Sweet 16 from this region and both teams advanced with strong first round victories. Coaches, Courtney Banghart and Brenda Fries share a deep history from their Atlantic Coast conference days, filled with heated battles and standout. Moments like Maryland's 2006 national title run. Maryland Guard Allucci Okanawa stands out as a key player, having led Duke to a Sweet 16 win over North Carolina last year, with double doubles in, points and rebounds. Banghart respects her tough style across rivalries. Both squads dominated the boards and their openers, with Maryland up 30 and North Carolina up 15, setting up a gritty fight for control. Underneath, as spring break wraps up on campus, the home energy adds extra edge to this classic match-up, promising the kind of intensity that defined there. Conference passed. That's your update from Durham News today, powered by AI.