CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Freshman Nyla Brooks scored 15 points off the bench, Ciera Toomey and Nyla Harris each had a double-double and No. 11 North Carolina beat North Carolina Central 90-42 on Monday to begin the season.

North Carolina, coming off of its fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and second Sweet 16 in the last four seasons, won its eighth season opener in a row. The Tar Heels have multiple challenges in nonconference play, taking on seven teams from the tournament — including two Final Four squads.

Toomey scored a career-high 13 points to go with 11 rebounds and Harris, a transfer from Louisville, had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Elina Aarnisalo, a transfer from UCLA, and Indya Nivar each added 13 points. North Carolina had a 48-20 rebounding advantage and a 12-0 edge in f

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