Bill advances requiring UNC and NC State to play in basketball and football every year

Posted Jun 4, 2024
Under the measure, which cleared the House committee on universities with no debate, the football and men's and women's basketball teams at UNC and N.C. State would be required to play each other at least once annually. The bill also would direct the Tar Heels and Wolfpack to play ECU, Appalachian State, or Charlotte at least once every year. (Associated Press)

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