Florida State vs. North Carolina: ACC Women’s Basketball Quarterfinals Preview
No. 4 seed Florida State women’s basketball (23-7, 13-5 ACC) is set to battle No. 5 seed North Carolina (26-6, 13-5 ACC) in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. The highly anticipated rematch will take place on Friday, March 7, at 11 a.m. ET at First Horizon Arena in Greensboro, North Carolina.
FSU vs. UNC: A Rivalry Renewed
The last time these two teams met, the Seminoles stunned the Tar Heels with a thrilling upset at Carmichael Arena, thanks to a clutch game-winner by Ta’Niya Latson. Now, North Carolina seeks redemption, while Florida State aims to secure a spot in the semifinals for the second straight year.
North Carolina avoided an early exit in the tournament, fending off No. 12 seed Boston College with a 78-71 victory on Thursday. Meanwhile, FSU enters the matchup well-rested and determined to continue their tournament run.
How to Watch FSU vs. UNC
If you’re looking to catch the action live, here’s how you can tune in:
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: FuboTV (Free Trial)
- Radio: Seminoles.com
Game Details
- Date: Friday, March 7
- Time: 11 a.m. ET
- Location: First Horizon Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina
FSU vs. UNC: Key Factors & Prediction
Keys to Victory for Florida State
For the Seminoles to come out on top, they must:
- Limit Turnovers: UNC’s aggressive defense, led by Alyssa Ustby, can force mistakes. FSU needs to protect the ball and stay efficient.
- Defend the Paint: UNC’s Maria Gakdeng dominated in their last matchup with 21 points. FSU must step up defensively to contain her.
- Strong Performances from Key Players: If Latson, O’Mariah Gordon, and Makayla Timpson deliver standout performances, FSU has a strong chance to advance.
Scoring Prediction
Florida State 76, North Carolina 70: Expect a tight game that could be decided in the final minutes. If the Seminoles establish their offensive rhythm early, they should come away with a victory.
ACC Tournament Schedule
Friday, March 7 – Quarterfinals
- No. 4 FSU vs. No. 5 UNC | 11 a.m. | ESPN2 (Fubo)
- No. 1 NC State vs. No. 9 Georgia Tech | 1:30 p.m. | ACC Network (Fubo)
- No. 2 Notre Dame vs. No. 7 Cal | 5 p.m. | ESPN2 (Fubo)
- No. 3 Duke vs. No. 6 Louisville | 7:30 p.m. | ACC Network (Fubo)
Saturday, March 8 – Semifinals
- Game 8 Winner vs. Game 9 Winner | Noon | ESPN2 (Fubo)
- Game 10 Winner vs. Game 11 Winner | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN2 (Fubo)
Sunday, March 9 – Championship
- Game 12 Winner vs. Game 13 Winner | 1 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
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