Nyla Harris led No. 22 North Carolina with 15 points and nine rebounds in a 66-63 overtime victory over Virginia Tech on Thursday. Elina Aarnisalo added 13 points while Harris, Aarnisalo, and Lanie Grant combined for all nine overtime points, with Grant making clutch free throws in the final seconds.
The tightly contested game featured 11 lead changes and five ties, with neither team leading by more than nine points. North Carolina shot 37% from the floor while Virginia Tech managed 34% shooting. Both teams return to action Sunday, with UNC hosting Pitt and Virginia Tech welcoming Georgia Tech.