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Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 79, Oklahoma 91

View the complete box score from the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball team's 91-79 season-opening loss to the No. 21 Oklahoma Sooners on Monday in Paris, France. (View Box Score)

Michael Malone Era Set To Begin Officially Monday vs. Western Carolina - Pregame Notes

The 117th season of Carolina basketball begins Monday, when the Tar Heels host Western Carolina in the Smith Center at 7 p.m. Malone is the first individual to lead UNC as head coach without having played for the Tar Heels or been an assistant coach with the program since took the helm in 1952. UNC is 104-12 in season-openers. (GoHeels.com)

Video: UNC Women's Basketball Drops Season Opener to Oklahoma in France, 91-79 - Highlights

Hopping the pond to begin the season at the 2026 Oui Play in Paris, No. 12 UNC Women's Basketball battled back and forth with No. 21 Oklahoma through the first half on Monday, but fell behind in the second half to lose 91-79. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Freshmen Harping, Bell put on show, but Oklahoma dominates UNC Women's Basketball in second half

A one-point game at halftime turned into a rough evening in Paris for No. 12 North Carolina Women's Basketball. No. 21 Oklahoma took over the game with a 20–6 third-quarter run and led by as many as 20 points, coasting to a 91–79 victory over the Tar Heels in the opener for both teams Monday at the Adidas Arena in the Oui-Play Paris event. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Opens New Chapter vs. Western Carolina

UNC Basketball ushers in the era as college basketball tips off with questions involving team chemistry and on-court leadership. Can and Neo Avdalas spark a dominant season opener vs. Western Carolina, or will growing pains define the new-look Tar Heels? (View Video)

UNC Hosts Western Carolina: TV info, stats, and notes

Monday will be the first regular-season game of ’s college head coaching career, and it begins a stretch of six consecutive home games. Former UNC basketball player , who came to Chapel Hill as a preferred walk-on before earning a scholarship, is in his third season as an assistant coach on the Western Carolina staff. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Billy Edwards Named ACC Quarterback Of The Week

North Carolina's Jr. has been named ACC Quarterback of the Week, the conference office announced Monday. Edwards had his best game as a Tar Heel on the biggest stage for Carolina, as he delivered a standout performance against the nation's top-ranked team. He was 28-for-34 for 341 yards with a career-high four passing touchdowns. (GoHeels.com)

Trio Of Tar Heels Named All-ACC Field Hockey

UNC Field Hockey midfielder Sofia Ferri has been named ACC Freshman of the Year, announce Monday. She was also joined by teammates Charly Bruder and as All-ACC honorees. Ferri is the 11th different Tar Heel to earn the prestigious distinction. Bruder in 2023 and Heck in 2022 were the two most recent Tar Heels to win the award. (GoHeels.com)

Why Jaydon Young's Experience Could Be Key For UNC Men's Basketball

's calming presence, along with his experience in pivotal games throughout his college career, is what makes Young valuable to the Tar Heels. He's a steady presence off the bench, and his shot-making ability can be critical for UNC this season. "It's natural for me now, just being on the floor and knowing exactly what spots to be in." (TarHeel247)

Tessa Shahbo Wins ACC Field Hockey Defensive Player Of The Week

North Carolina field hockey goalkeeper Tessa Shahbo has been named the ACC Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday afternoon. The graduate transfer keeper got the start for the Tar Heels in their regular season finale against No. 6 Duke and was excellent in marshaling her defense to help UNC to a 2-1 victory. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Bill Belichick Monday Pre-UConn Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach speaks with the media on Monday to look back at the Tar Heels' 38-35 loss to No. 1 Miami and to preview Saturday's matchup against the UConn Huskies in Hartford, Connecticut. (View Video)

UNC Olympic Sports Weekly: Oct 26 - Nov 1

Carolina field hockey secured a share of the ACC regular-season championship, volleyball extended its winning streak, and cross country delivered strong performances at the ACC Championships. Wrestling opened its season with three individual champions, while men's and women's soccer continued their preparations for postseason competition. (Tar Heel Blue)

Michael Malone Set for First Official Game as UNC Basketball Head Coach

Welcome to the era of UNC Basketball. The 2026-27 Tar Heels officially tip off their regular season on Monday when they host Western Carolina at 7 p.m. on the ACC Network. Malone won't be the only one making his official debut, though. When the Tar Heels take the court, 11 newcomers also will make their first appearances in Carolina blue. (TarHeel247)

Podcast: UNC vs. Miami Recap, Men's & Women's Basketball Previews, Olympic Sports Update

The Ultimate Tar Heel Podcast, Episode 28: Football coaches get an A, was a star, officiating was unacceptable, need to switch conferences, Men's Basketball preview vs. Western Carolina, Women's Basketball preview vs. Oklahoma, and Olympic sports updates. (Listen To Podcast)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Moral Victory or Turning Point?

UNC Football narrowly falls to No. 1 Miami in a heart-stopping 38-35 battle. Is this narrow loss a sign of true progress or just another missed opportunity for the Tar Heels? Isaac Schade breaks down the moments that defined North Carolina's night at Kenan Stadium. (View Video)
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Saturday, October 31
UNC logoFootball35
#1 Miami logo#1 Miami38
Chapel Hill, N.C.
Box Score
 
Sunday, November 1
UNC logoVolleyball3
Boston College logoBoston College0
Chapel Hill, N.C.
 
Monday, November 2
UNC logoMen's Basketball
Western Carolina logoWestern Carolina
7:00 PM Chapel Hill, Smith Center
ACCN, Tickets, Radio, Streaming
 
UNC logoWomen's Basketball79
#21 Oklahoma logo#21 Oklahoma91
Paris, France
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Tuesday, November 3
UNC logoField Hockey
Stanford logoStanford
10:00 AM Chapel Hill, Karen Shelton Stadium
ACC Network, Streaming
 
Wednesday, November 4
UNC logoMen's Soccer
California logoCalifornia
6:00 PM Chapel Hill, N.C.
ACCNX, Streaming
 
Thursday, November 5
UNC logoWomen's Soccer
Louisville logoLouisville
6:00 PM Louisville, Ky.
ACCN, Streaming
 
Friday, November 6
UNC logoMen's Basketball
Wofford logoWofford
7:00 PM Chapel Hill, Smith Center
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UNC logoVolleyball
#5 SMU logo#5 SMU
1:00 PM Dallas, Texas
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Saturday, November 7
UNC logoFootball
UConn logoUConn
12:00 PM East Hartford, Conn. (Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field)
CBS Sports Network, Tickets, Radio
 
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