Charlotte Crown vs. Greensboro Groove

The Charlotte Crown take on the Greensboro Groove in a regular-season matchup of the UpShot League, a new women's professional basketball league. The Groove, based in Greensboro, North Carolina, are one of the inaugural teams in the league, which was unveiled in October 2025. Head coach Janice M. Washington, appointed in October 2025, brings nearly two decades of collegiate coaching experience, including leading Lincoln University to back-to-back CIAA North Division titles.

Fans can expect a competitive game between two teams building their identities in the league's first season. The Groove's branding reflects Greensboro's cultural elements, with team colors "cool green" and "new blue." Home games for the Groove are held at Novant Health Fieldhouse, a venue with a capacity of 2,118 that also hosts the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League. The UpShot League operates under Zawyer Sports & Entertainment, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.