COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Tar Heels have been here before. ⁠ ⁠ Facing this year’s No. 1 squad in one of the Gamecocks’ closest games of the season? Been there, done that. Battling against a top-seeded South Carolina with the Tar Heels' season on the line? UNC has seen that too. ⁠ ⁠ And according to senior forward Alyssa Ustby, the Tar Heels are ready to meet the moment. ⁠ ⁠ On Sunday, No. 8-seeded North Carolina will meet No. 1-seeded South Carolina on their home court — the Colonial Life Arena — for a chance to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.⁠ ⁠ It's familiar territory for UNC as the Tar Heels already faced the Gamecocks in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Nov. 30. For some returners, it’s also the second time they have encountered USC in the NCAA tournament in the past three seasons. ⁠ ⁠ “We’re playing with no fear,” senior guard Deja Kelly said.⁠ ⁠ 📲 Tap the link in our bio to read more.⁠ 📸 Photo by @laracro.photo⁠ ✍️ Story by Caroline Wills.