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No. 14 North Carolina falls short against No. 2 UConn. Here are game photos.

By Kaitlin McKeown
UConn’s Sarah Strong pulls down a rebound away from North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
UConn’s Sarah Strong pulls down a rebound away from North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

No. 14 North Carolina fell to No. 2 UConn 69-58 on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.

The Tar Heels cut the Huskies’ lead to single digits in the fourth quarter. Indya Nivar led the Tar Heels in scoring with 15 points.

North Carolina will travel to the Bahamas to face Ball State in the Battle 4 Atlantis on Nov. 23.

North Carolina’s Grace Townsend and UConn’s KK Arnold collide during the first half of the Tar Heel’s game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
North Carolina’s Grace Townsend and UConn’s KK Arnold collide during the first half of the Tar Heel’s game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Indya Nivar drives to the basket past UConn’s Ice Brady during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
North Carolina’s Indya Nivar drives to the basket past UConn’s Ice Brady during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Lexi Donarski and Blanca Thomas pressure UConn’s Paige Bueckers during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
North Carolina’s Lexi Donarski and Blanca Thomas pressure UConn’s Paige Bueckers during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart reacts during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss to UConn on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart reacts during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss to UConn on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Ciera Toomey looks to pass around UConn’s Paige Bueckers during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
North Carolina’s Ciera Toomey looks to pass around UConn’s Paige Bueckers during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
UConn’s Paige Bueckers shoots over North Carolina’s Lanie Grant during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
UConn’s Paige Bueckers shoots over North Carolina’s Lanie Grant during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Indya Nivar reacts after being charged with a foul during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss to UConn on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
North Carolina’s Indya Nivar reacts after being charged with a foul during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss to UConn on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart speaks to her team during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss to UConn on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart speaks to her team during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss to UConn on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Ciera Toomey battles for a rebound with UConn’s KK Arnold and Sarah Strong during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
North Carolina’s Ciera Toomey battles for a rebound with UConn’s KK Arnold and Sarah Strong during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Reniya Kelly reacts after knocking down a basket during the first half of the Tar Heel’s game against UConn on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
North Carolina’s Reniya Kelly reacts after knocking down a basket during the first half of the Tar Heel’s game against UConn on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Lexi Donarski shoots over UConn’s Sarah Strong during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
North Carolina’s Lexi Donarski shoots over UConn’s Sarah Strong during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Maria Gakdeng and UConn’s Ice Brady lunge for a rebound during the first half of the Tar Heel’s game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
North Carolina’s Maria Gakdeng and UConn’s Ice Brady lunge for a rebound during the first half of the Tar Heel’s game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart talks with Indya Nivar during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss to UConn on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart talks with Indya Nivar during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss to UConn on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
UConn’s Sarah Strong contests a shot by North Carolina’s Lanie Grant during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
UConn’s Sarah Strong contests a shot by North Carolina’s Lanie Grant during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby shoots around UConn’s Sarah Strong during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
North Carolina’s Alyssa Ustby shoots around UConn’s Sarah Strong during the second half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Indya Nivar steals the ball from UConn’s Ashlynn Shade during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
North Carolina’s Indya Nivar steals the ball from UConn’s Ashlynn Shade during the first half of the Tar Heels’ 69-58 loss on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma talks with North Carolina’s Kayla McPherson prior to the Tar Heels’ game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma talks with North Carolina’s Kayla McPherson prior to the Tar Heels’ game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart greets fans prior to the Tar Heels’ game against UConn on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
North Carolina head coach Courtney Banghart greets fans prior to the Tar Heels’ game against UConn on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published November 15, 2024 at 8:54 PM with the headline "No. 14 North Carolina falls short against No. 2 UConn. Here are game photos.."

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