""We just had to stay aggressive. But you don't go this long into the season and not trust your players. These are close games. We know they're going to be. We're prepared for it. I trust them.""
""I felt like it was there for the taking for us. We didn't manage enough plays to take it.""
""They gave us a good run, and we kind of just did a good job of absorbing that and not panicking, not trying to do too much, not getting away from the game plan.""
""Nyla Brooks has been shooting those 3s all season.""
North Carolina secured a 74-66 victory over Maryland, advancing to the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row. Elina Aarnisalo led the team with 21 points, while Lanie Grant contributed 20 points. The Tar Heels utilized a strong fourth quarter, including a 13-4 run, to take control of the game. Maryland struggled with 3-point shooting, finishing 3-for-23, which hindered their comeback efforts despite a strong performance from Oluchi Okananwa, who scored 21 points.
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