UNC Women's Team Wins, Men's Team Falls to Kansas

In women's basketball, the No. 15 North Carolina Tar Heels secured a decisive 77-50 victory over UNC Wilmington, with Lexi Donarski leading the charge by scoring 21 points, including five 3-pointers. The team improved their season record to 2-0, establishing a strong lead early and maintaining control throughout the game, with key contributions from freshmen and a solid defensive effort highlighted by Blanca Thomas’s 10 rebounds. Despite some shooting struggles, the women's team showcased a balanced performance, enhancing their credentials as a formidable squad this season. Separately, in a close men's basketball matchup, North Carolina's Tar Heels narrowly lost to top-ranked Kansas 92-89, despite trailing by 20 points earlier in the game. The men's team demonstrated resilience with Jae'Lyn Withers briefly giving UNC the lead late in the second half, but Kansas ultimately outscored them in the final minutes.