California Golden Bears vs North Carolina Tar Heels — Women's Basketball, Thursday, January 1, 2026

No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels beat California Golden Bears 71-55 in women's basketball on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, NC.

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Women's Basketball
Final

California Golden Bears

California

Atlantic Coast Conference

at
#16

North Carolina Tar Heels

North Carolina

Atlantic Coast Conference

California Golden Bears

55
-

North Carolina Tar Heels

71

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Carmichael Arena

Chapel Hill, NC

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Game facts
DateThursday, January 1, 2026
Final scoreCalifornia Golden Bears 55, North Carolina Tar Heels 71
VenueCarmichael Arena
CityChapel Hill, NC
Conference gameYes
Rank (entering)North Carolina Tar Heels: No. 16

Who won California Golden Bears vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels beat California Golden Bears 71-55 in women's basketball on Thursday, January 1, 2026.