Alyssa Utsby set the UNC record for rebounds in a career, and the Tar Heels shook off a rusty first half to put away an Oregon State team that briefly had a lead in the second quarter. Lexi Donarski poured in 17 points in the third quarter thanks to 5-6 shooting from three to erase any doubt, and the Tar Heels advance to the second round of the 2025 NCAA Women’s Tournament, beating #14 seed Oregon State 70-49.
The first half saw the Tar Heels get out to a quick start, as Maria Gakdeng was easily the match of Kelsey Rees.