North Carolina Tar Heels Clash with Western Carolina Lady Catamounts at Carmichael Arena

As the North Carolina Tar Heels prepare to host the Western Carolina Lady Catamounts at Carmichael Arena, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and home-court advantage may play significant roles. The Tar Heels, coming off a mixed bag of performances, will look to capitalize on their home court this Saturday.

In their last outing against the Huskies, despite a valiant effort, the Tar Heels fell short by 12 points in a high-scoring affair. The team showed resilience by out-rebounding their opponents and securing more second-chance points but struggled with turnovers and shooting efficiency from beyond the arc. Their assist-to-turnover ratio was less than one, indicating room for improvement in ball handling and passing accuracy.

However, looking back at their previous home game against UNC Greensboro Spartans reveals a different story. The Tar Heels dominated with an impressive 15-point victory fueled by sharpshooting that saw them hit over half of their field goals and nearly half of their three-point attempts. Their defensive efforts were also notable as they limited turnovers and capitalized on those committed by the Spartans.

The upcoming matchup presents an opportunity for North Carolina to harness that same energy displayed in front of their home crowd earlier this month. With Carmichael Arena known for its vibrant atmosphere that often buoys the home team's performance, it could be an influential factor once again.

Fans can catch all the action live from Chapel Hill on ACC Network Extra when these two teams face off on December 16th at midnight Eastern Time. Will the North Carolina Tar Heels leverage their venue's advantage to secure another win? Only time will tell as they aim to build momentum heading into this contest against Western Carolina Lady Catamounts.