Top-25 Clash Awaits as UNC Men's Basketball Hosts Louisville Monday

Posted Feb 23, 2026
UNC Men's Basketball looks to extend its home record to 16-0 this season when it hosts No. 21 Louisville on Monday at 7 p.m. at the Smith Center. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. Monday marks the 29th all-time meeting between North Carolina and Louisville. The Tar Heels lead the series 20-8 and are 11-5 since the Cardinals joined the ACC. (TarHeel247)

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