In the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Round of 64, the No. 4 seed North Carolina Tar Heels secured a dominant victory over the No. 13 seed Western Illinois Leathernecks with an 82-51 win. The game featured strong performances from Lanie Grant, who recorded 15 points and one rebound, and Nyla Brooks, who added 14 points, five rebounds, and two assists. North Carolina controlled the pace throughout, showcasing superior depth and defensive intensity that overwhelmed Western Illinois.
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