ACC Women's Basketball Opens with Overtime Thrillers

In the opening games of the ACC women's basketball season, No. 22 Louisville edged out No. 12 North Carolina in a thrilling overtime matchup, winning 76-66 at Carmichael Arena. Louisville's Laura Ziegler led the way with 17 points, while Elif Istanbulluoglu added 16.

The Tar Heels, despite a valiant effort that saw five players score in double digits, could not secure the win after a missed opportunity at the free-throw line led to an overtime period where they were shut out.

Meanwhile, Wake Forest also opened their ACC slate with a nail-biting 57-56 victory over Georgia Tech, marking their first ACC season opener win since the 2020-21 season. The Demon Deacons were propelled by strong performances from Aurora Srbye and Grace Oliver, who both scored 14 points.

This dynamic start to the conference season highlights the competitive spirit of the ACC, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.