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UNC Women's Basketball Team Mounts Late Comeback to Secure 76-73 Win Over Boston College

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The University of North Carolina (UNC) women's basketball team staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 76-73 road win over Boston College, marking their 10th victory of the season. Sophomore Deja Kelly's clutch pull-up jumper with 10 seconds to play put the Tar Heels up by one, and she sealed the win with two free throws with nine seconds on the clock. Graduate student Carlie Littlefield led the team with a season-high 22 points, including 9-for-9 free throw shooting.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UNC women's basketball team overcame a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure a 76-73 road win over Boston College.
  • Sophomore Deja Kelly's pull-up jumper with 10 seconds to play tied the game, and she made two free throws with nine seconds left to seal the win.
  • Graduate student Carlie Littlefield led the team with a season-high 22 points, including 9-for-9 free throw shooting.
  • Eva Hodgson added 15 points off the bench in a return to her home turf.
  • The Tar Heels trailed for 30 minutes of the game, with Boston College shooting 50.9 percent from the field, the first time a Tar Heel opponent has been above 40 percent this season.
  • The team's resilience and trust in one another were highlighted by coach Courtney Banghart, who praised the team's gritty win and commitment to learning from the game.

Statistics:

  • The Tar Heels trailed by as many as 15 points, but outscored Boston College 10-0 in the final 2:23 of the game.
  • Deja Kelly made 2-3 shots from the field, including the game-winning shot, and was 2-2 in free throws.
  • Carlie Littlefield made all 9 of her free throw attempts, a season-high for the team.
  • Eva Hodgson made 1-3 three-pointers and added 15 points off the bench.
  • Boston College committed 27 turnovers, the most of the season for the Tar Heel opponents.

Sources:

  • Raleigh News and Observer: "UNC women's basketball beats Boston College 76-73 in ACC opener"
  • UNC Athletics: "No. 25 UNC women's basketball team opens ACC play with thrilling comeback win at Boston College"

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