North Carolina Men's Basketball Hosts Pitt Saturday - Pregame Notes

Posted Feb 8, 2025
North Carolina men's basketball returns to action following a week off to host Pitt at the Smith Center on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m. on ESPNU. The Tar Heels played at Pitt two games ago, a 73-65 loss on January 28. UNC led 44-42 at the half but scored just 21 second-half points. The Tar Heels hope to prevent a fourth-consecutive home loss in the series. (GoHeels.com)

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