Heels Return From Holiday Break to Host Northern Kentucky Posted Dec 26, 2013 North Carolina will return from a nearly week-long holiday break and host Northern Kentucky (4-7) in the Smith Center on Friday December 27. The Tar Heels and Norse will tip off just after 7 p.m. ESPNU will televise the game nationally with Tom Hart and Jay Williams on the call. The Tar Heel players traveled home for the holidays and are scheduled to reconvene for practice on the night of Dec. 26. (GoHeels.com)