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Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Charlotte Postgame Reactions

and Adam Lucas breakdown UNC Basketball's 7-point overtime victory over the Charlotte 49ers on Tuesday night in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels were paced by 's 27 points in the victory. (View Video)

10 observations from UNC Basketball's overtime win vs. Charlotte

Rebounding might be the biggest concern for UNC. For the second straight game, UNC was outrebounded. The Tar Heels had a 36-30 disadvantage on the boards, with Charlotte snagging 12 offensive rebounds and turning those into 18 second-chance points. Freshman center had 12 points, but his 3 assists were probably his biggest stat. (MSN.com)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Survives Exhibition Finale vs. Charlotte

College basketball analyst Rob Harrington joins Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina for a breakdown of North Carolina's final preseason exhibition against Charlotte. The Tar Heels came back in the second half and beat the 49ers in overtime, 89-82. (View Video)

North Carolina vs. Charlotte Postgame Quotes

Charlotte Coach on the opportunity to play back at UNC: "I'm really grateful to Coach Malone, he's done such a remarkable job and kind of embracing the Carolina family, and it meant a lot to me. I know a lot of the teammates and friends that have been part of this program. So I'm really grateful to him for allowing us to come in and play." (GoHeels.com)

Box Score: North Carolina 89, Charlotte 82 (OT)

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 89-82 exhibition victory over the Charlotte 49ers on Tuesday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Video: Michael Malone Post-Charlotte Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 89-82 overtime exhibition victory over the Charlotte 49ers on Tuesday night in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Video: UNC Players Post-Charlotte Interviews

North Carolina guards and speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 89-82 overtime victory over the Charlotte 49ers on Tuesday night at the Smith Center. (View Video)

Tar Heels have to ‘clean things up in a hurry,’ after surviving in overtime

If exhibition games are a chance for teams to learn from their mistakes, North Carolina has plenty to sort out. Sloppy offense with weak rebounding, mental mistakes, poor shooting, and adventures on inbounds passes were some of the problems the Tar Heels had to overcome before pulling out an 89-82 overtime victory Tuesday over Charlotte. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Lucas: UNC vs. Charlotte Rapid Reactions

Well, you probably weren't expecting to get a glimpse of how UNC might handle end-of-game situations in an exhibition against Charlotte, but that's what happened. The Tar Heels were also the beneficiary of the 49ers calling a timeout they didn't have, which led to 's game-tying free throw that sent the game to overtime and on to the win. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Men's Basketball Holds Off Charlotte, 89-82, In OT In Final Exhibition

North Carolina trailed by as many as 15 points in the first half before coming back to beat Charlotte, 89-82, in overtime in the final preseason contest for both teams on Tuesday at the Smith Center. After struggling much of the night, the Tar Heel defense clamped down when it mattered and forced the 49ers to miss their last seven shots in overtime. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Men's Basketball Hosts Charlotte Tuesday In Preseason Finale - Pregame Notes

North Carolina will host the Charlotte 49ers in the Tar Heels' final exhibition basketball game of the preseason on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The game will be streamed on ACC Network Extra. UNC is 2-0 all-time against the 49ers, winning 93-83 in overtime in the second round of the 1998 NCAA Tournament and 75-73 in the Smith Center on 12/12/1998. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Get To Know UNC Women's Basketball's Taissa Queiroz

North Carolina sophomore guard discusses her unique journey from Brazil to Chapel Hill, her experience as an early enrollee, adjustments to life and language in the United States, new Tar Heel teammates, and much more. (View Video)

Demon June on Efficiency, Picking Up Teammates, and More

UNC suffered a narrow 31-30 overtime loss to Syracuse on Saturday night, but running back continued an efficient season with another rushing touchdown. That pushed his season total to seven on just 59 carries, meaning he finds paydirt once every nine rushes. He leads the team in scrimmage touchdowns. "It's a team effort," June said. (TarHeel247)

Izzi Stratton, Peyton Trayer Earn ACC Women's Soccer Weekly Awards

The ACC announced women's soccer weekly awards Tuesday. Izzi Stratton and Peyton Trayer represent UNC Women's Soccer on this week's list. Stratton was tabbed ACC Co-Defensive Player of the Week while Trayer was named ACC Freshman and Goalkeeper of the Week. Stratton played a key role in the Tar Heels' shutout win over No. 7 Stanford on Friday. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Basketball's Final Preseason Tune Up

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC's final preseason exhibition basketball game, 's process of molding the 2026 Tar Heels, key questions for Malone and staff, and more as former Tar Heel guard 's Charlotte team visits the Smith Center on Tuesday. (View Video)
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Chapel Hill, Smith Center
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Chapel Hill, N.C.
 
Thursday, October 29
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Friday, October 30
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7:00 PM Chapel Hill, Dorrance Field at Play2Dream Legacy Stadium
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Saturday, October 31
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#1 Miami logo#1 Miami
7:30 PM Chapel Hill, Kenan Stadium
ABC, Tickets, Radio, Streaming
 
Sunday, November 1
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2:00 PM Chapel Hill, N.C.
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7:00 PM Chapel Hill, Smith Center
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2:30 PM Paris, France
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