Mountaineers to face Tar Heels in Basketball on National TV Posted Aug 27, 2015 Television arrangements for Appalachian State University men’s basketball’s matchup at North Carolina on Dec. 21 have been finalized by ESPN. The Black and Gold will face-off against the Tar Heels in prime-time in front of a national audience on ESPN2. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at the Dean E. Smith Center. (WBTV)