UNC Basketball Falls to SMU, 97-83, For Second Loss Of Season

Posted Jan 3, 2026
In North Carolina’s second true road game of the season, SMU pulled away from the Tar Heels in the second half, handing UNC a 97-83 defeat in Dallas. Coming in averaging 19.9 points per game, the ACC’s fourth-leading scorer Boopie Miller had his way with the Tar Heels, going for 27 points to go along with 12 assists. Seth Trimble led UNC with 22 points. (Inside Carolina)

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