The good, the bad, and the ugly from UNC's season-opening win over Western Carolina

Posted Nov 3, 2026
It wasn't always pretty. However, at the end of the night, North Carolina held on for an 80-72 victory over Western Carolina, and Michael Malone officially recorded his first win as head coach of the Tar Heels. There were naturally going to be some growing pains. We saw a mix of encouraging signs, some concerns, and, of course, the rebounding issues. (Keeping It Heel)

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