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No. 25 North Carolina Women's Basketball Routs Wake Forest for 7th Straight Win
Tar Heels reach 20 wins for the 34th time in program history.
Feb. 8, 2026 at 3:47pm
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The No. 25 North Carolina Tar Heels women's basketball team defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 84-56 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to seven games. Nyla Brooks scored 21 points and Nyla Harris added 19 for the Tar Heels, who improved to 20-5 overall and 9-3 in ACC play.
Why it matters
The Tar Heels' dominant win over a conference rival continues their strong season and keeps them in the hunt for a top seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. North Carolina has now reached the 20-win mark for the 34th time in program history, showcasing the team's consistent excellence.
The details
North Carolina trailed 9-6 early but then went on a 16-0 run, hitting four 3-pointers to take a 22-11 lead after the first quarter. The Tar Heels extended their advantage to 10 points by halftime and then pulled away in the second half, outscoring Wake Forest 46-27 over the final two quarters. Nyla Harris scored 11 of her 19 points in the third quarter to help North Carolina build a 23-point lead heading into the fourth.
- The game was played on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
- North Carolina has now won 7 straight games.
The players
Nyla Brooks
A standout player for the North Carolina Tar Heels, scoring 21 points in the win over Wake Forest.
Nyla Harris
Contributed 19 points for the Tar Heels, including 11 in the third quarter to help North Carolina pull away.
Milan Brown
Led the Wake Forest Demon Deacons with 13 points in the loss.
Indya Nivar
Recorded 9 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the Tar Heels.
What’s next
North Carolina will host SMU on Thursday, while Wake Forest will travel to face Louisville on the same day.
The takeaway
The Tar Heels' dominant victory over a conference rival demonstrates their continued excellence and keeps them firmly in the hunt for a top seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. North Carolina's consistent success, reaching 20 wins for the 34th time, is a testament to the program's sustained excellence.
