Through the first three quarters of the exhibition matchup between the North Carolina women’s basketball team and Carson-Newman at Carmichael Arena on Wednesday — a game the Tar Heels eventually won, 96-70 — it looked like the game could go either way.
Despite the Tar Heels boasting impressive young talent over their opponent, the squad’s inexperience showed as the team led just 63-54 at the end of the third quarter.
“They came out going after us," Head Coach Sylvia Hatchell said. "They’ve got great shooters. I don’t think there’s any doubt they will be one of the top Division-II programs in the country.