UNC vs. VCU: What to know about Tar Heels' NCAA Tournament first-round opponent

Posted Mar 18, 2026
UNC Basketball opens NCAA Tournament play in the South Region on Thursday as a No. 6 seed. The Tar Heels are facing a formidable first-round opponent in No. 11 seed VCU. The Rams have been to the NCAA Tournament 15 times since 2004. Of those 15 appearances, they have five first-round wins, including a victory over No. 6 seed Duke in 2007. (USA Today)

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