UNC women’s basketball star Alyssa Ustby has suffered a knee injury in the team’s game against NC State on Sunday. The graduate student left the game after playing just two minutes and did not return to the bench.
Ustby, a versatile small forward, is expected to undergo an MRI to assess the extent of the damage. The injury could be related to her meniscus or ACL.
The team’s coach, Courtney Banghart, was unaware of the severity of Ustby’s injury and said she had not seen her since the game. Banghart expressed that losing Ustby would be a significant blow to the team, which has come to rely on her versatility and leadership.
Reniya Kelly, another key player, acknowledged that Ustby is crucial to the team’s success and that they missed her dearly. Ustby has been having a historic season, passing Charlotte Smith for second all-time in rebounds with 1,200, and sitting at No. 16 in scoring for North Carolina.
The injury could keep Ustby out of action for an extended period, making this news a significant concern for the team as they move forward in their season.
Source: https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article300431769.html