CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Tuesday is a day the UNC women's basketball team has long awaited. Yes, the Tar Heels will open the much-anticipated 2021-22 season by hosting North Carolina A&T at 4:30 p.m. at Carmichael Arena.
But they'll also, following a season of restricted attendance, welcome back the fans.
"Opening days are always exciting, but even more so coming off of a Covid year," said UNC coach Courtney Banghart, who is in her third season at the Tar Heel helm. "Due to the uniqueness of last year, only three players on our roster have experienced how much fun it is to play in front of fans in Carmichael – the rest are either new this year or were freshmen last year.