The No. 11 North Carolina Tar Heels are set to face off against the No. 3 UCLA Bruins on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. This highly anticipated women’s college basketball matchup will kick off at 9 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on ESPN2.
Fans eager to catch the action can take advantage of several streaming options. Due to an ongoing dispute between YouTube TV and Disney, viewers can enjoy a free trial of DirecTV or FuboTV to watch the game without charge. Both platforms offer significant discounts for the first month, making them an attractive choice for subscribers looking to save. Alternatively, viewers can subscribe to ESPN Unlimited or Sling, with Sling offering various day and week passes at competitive prices.
In other news from the world of women’s basketball, the Associated Press has named Sarah Strong of UConn the national player of the week for her outstanding performance in Week 1 of the season. The sophomore forward averaged 21.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists, contributing to her team’s victories over No. 20 Louisville and Florida State. Notable is her double-double against Louisville and a strong showing in just 23 minutes against the Seminoles.
Baylor’s Taliah Scott was another standout, delivering 24 points in a win over No. 7 Duke, thus marking her as the runner-up for the week’s honors. She continued her strong performance with an impressive game against Lindenwood, averaging 26.5 points across the two wins.
The early part of the season has also seen notable performances from players like Hannah Hidalgo of No. 18 Notre Dame and Liv McGill of Florida, signaling a competitive landscape in women’s college basketball this fall.
With a rich slate of talent on display, the matchup between UNC and UCLA promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams vie for early-season supremacy.