UNC Women's Basketball Wins 6th Straight Game Over Clemson

Tar Heels' defense holds Tigers without a made basket for final 9 minutes in 53-44 victory.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 8:23pm

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The UNC women's basketball team defeated Clemson 53-44 on Thursday night at Carmichael Arena, marking their 6th straight win. UNC's defense held Clemson without a made basket for the final 9:01 of the game, allowing the Tar Heels to pull away in the fourth quarter after trailing at halftime.

Why it matters

The win keeps UNC in contention for a top spot in the ACC standings, sitting just a half-game behind Syracuse for third place. The Tar Heels have now won 10 straight games against Clemson, continuing their dominance in the rivalry.

The details

Neither team generated much offense, but UNC outscored Clemson 19-12 in the third quarter to take a 41-36 lead entering the fourth. The Tigers cut the deficit to 43-39 early in the fourth, but would not make another field goal the rest of the way. UNC's Lanie Grant and Nyla Harris combined for 33 points, with Grant hitting 2 of the Tar Heels' 4 three-pointers. Harris also recorded her fourth double-double of the season.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 6, 2026 at Carmichael Arena.
  • UNC held Clemson without a made basket for the final 9:01 of the game.

The players

Lanie Grant

A UNC player who scored 16 points, including 2 three-pointers, in the win.

Nyla Harris

A UNC player who recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“Our defense really stepped up in the second half to shut Clemson down. That was the key to us grinding out this win.”

— Lanie Grant, UNC Player

What’s next

UNC will look to extend its winning streak to 7 games when it visits Wake Forest on Sunday, February 9th at 2pm.

The takeaway

UNC's strong defensive performance and balanced scoring attack allowed the Tar Heels to pull away late and continue their dominance over Clemson, keeping them in the hunt for a top spot in the ACC standings.