California Golden Bears vs North Carolina Tar Heels

Women's College Basketball

California

9-6

55-71

Final

#16North Carolina

13-3

Carmichael Arena

Lead tracker

CAL leadsBiggest lead CAL 5, UNC 18

UNC leads

Team	1	2	3	4	T
CAL	17	17	13	8	55
UNC	14	18	18	21	71

Who won: North Carolina 71-55

The North Carolina Tar Heels beat the California Golden Bears 71-55 on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Carmichael Arena. The North Carolina outscored the California 21-8 in the 4th quarter. Indya Nivar led the North Carolina in points (16). Sakima Walker led the California in points (19).

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What it means

California 0-3 on the road; North Carolina 7-1 at home.

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Game info

Venue: Carmichael Arena, Chapel Hill, NC · Attendance 3,036
Officials: Eric Brewton (Referee), Karen Preato (Referee), Katie Lukanich (Referee)