North Carolina Embarks On First ACC Basketball Trip To West Coast

Posted Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday's matchup with Stanford marks the 14th meeting between the Tar Heels and Cardinal. UNC is 13-1 in the series with its lone loss coming in last season’s 72-71 stunner in Chapel Hill, the first ACC meeting between the programs. The Tar Heels will remain out west ahead of Saturday’s contest with Cal, the fifth meeting between the programs. (Inside Carolina)

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