No. 25 UNC women's basketball beats Clemson, 53-44

The Tar Heels stretch their winning streak to six behind 17 points from senior forward Nyla Harris.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 8:15pm

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No. 25 UNC women's basketball (19-5, 8-3 ACC) defeated Clemson (16-8, 7-5 ACC), 53-44, at Carmichael Arena on Thursday night. The Tar Heels stretched their winning streak to six behind 17 points from senior forward Nyla Harris and a lockdown fourth quarter, holding the Tigers to one field goal in the period.

Why it matters

The win keeps UNC in the hunt for a top seed in the ACC tournament, while Clemson falls further behind in the conference standings. The Tar Heels' defensive effort in the fourth quarter was crucial in securing the victory.

The details

Harris pushed North Carolina out to an early lead, tallying 8 points and 3 rebounds in the opening quarter. The Tar Heels struggled to generate offense in the first half, shooting just 2-for-12 from deep. Harris and sophomore guard Lanie Grant took over in the third quarter, combining for 16 points to give UNC a 41-36 lead heading into the fourth. The Tar Heels' defense clamped down in the final period, holding Clemson to one made field goal.

  • The game was played on Thursday night, February 6, 2026.
  • North Carolina will look to extend its six-game winning streak on Sunday, February 9, 2026, at Wake Forest.

The players

Nyla Harris

A senior forward for the UNC women's basketball team who led all scorers with 17 points and 9 rebounds.

Lanie Grant

A sophomore guard for the UNC women's basketball team who scored key points in the third quarter to help the Tar Heels take the lead.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This win keeps UNC's momentum going as they look to secure a high seed in the ACC tournament. The Tar Heels' defense was the key to this victory, as they were able to shut down Clemson in the fourth quarter to seal the win.