In a game featuring two of the better defenses in the NCAA tournament, it’s not surprising that Alyssa Ustby played a critical role in locking the Mountaineers down in UNC’s 58-47 win. While Ustby’s defense was once again a factor, it was her performance on offense that carried the Heels to a big win and earned her Player of the Game honors.
The one, the only - ALYSSA USTBY.
| ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/M5xdCObGrP— Carolina Women's Basketball (@uncwbb) March 25, 2025Ustby helped break open a close game by scoring 10 points in the third quarter as the Heels turned a 34-33 deficit into a 45-38 lead by the period’s end.