UNC Basketball Falls to SMU, 97-83, For Second Loss Of Season

In North Carolina’s second true road game of the season, SMU pulled away from the Tar Heels in the second half, handing UNC a 97-83 defeat in Dallas. Coming in averaging 19.9 points per game, the ACC’s fourth-leading scorer Boopie Miller had his way with the Tar Heels, going for 27 points to go along with 12 assists. Seth Trimble led UNC with 22 points. (Inside Carolina)

No. 12 UNC Men's Basketball Visits SMU For ACC Road Opener Saturday - Pregame Notes

North Carolina is 3-1 all-time against SMU (1-0 in Dallas). The Tar Heels defeated the Mustangs, 82-67, in Chapel Hill on 1/7/2025. No. 4 UNC beat SMU, 88-86, in Reunion Arena on 12/30/1986, the only other time the Tar Heels and Mustangs have played in Dallas. Caleb Wilson (10) and Henri Veesaar (8) rank third & sixth nationally in double-doubles. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Men's Basketball Enters Unknown At SMU For First ACC Road Test

When Kyan Evans was asked what type of atmosphere he's expecting for North Carolina's game at SMU, he answered bluntly. "To be honest, I have no idea. First time, so we'll see how it is." That response sums up how the Tar Heels feel ahead of UNC's first ACC road test of the season at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday. It's never played at Moody Coliseum. (TarHeel247)

What the numbers say about North Carolina's defense so far

UNC Men's Basketball started ACC play Tuesday with a 79-66 win over Florida State in Chapel Hill. With conference play ramping up and the stakes rising, it’s worth taking a closer look at UNC’s defense by the numbers, using data from the NCAA and KenPom to see where the Tar Heels are thriving and where they need to improve. Scoring Defense: A+ (USA Today)

North Carolina vs. SMU Basketball Preview: Potent Mustang Offense Awaits Tar Heels

SMU is No. 28 in the NET rankings with an 11-2 record. However, the Mustangs lost both their Quad 1 opportunities in December, falling to No. 17 Vanderbilt, 88-69, on the road and to LSU, 89-77, on a neutral court. However, the Mustangs are 4-0 in Quad 2 with wins over Murray St. (102-91), Butler (87-85), Mississippi State (87-81), and Texas A&M (93-80). (Inside Carolina)

How to watch UNC Basketball’s game at SMU on The CW

If you want to watch No. 12 North Carolina’s basketball game Saturday at SMU on TV, you’ll have to know your CW affiliate. The Tar Heels’ games Saturday at 2:15 at SMU is on The CW, a national network launched in 2006. On the call will be Thom Brennaman on play-by-play and Mike Gminski as the analyst. Here's where to find your local CW affiliate. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Defensive Lineman Leroy Jackson Re-Signs With UNC

University of North Carolina defensive lineman Leroy Jackson has re-signed with the Tar Heels and will return to Chapel Hill next season, the school announced on Friday. The redshirt freshman finished 2025 with 36 tackles, fifth amongst North Carolina defensive linemen en route to being named a Second-Team Freshman All-American by The Athletic. (Inside Carolina)

Patriots’ Drake Maye Clears the Air on Hilarious Michael Jordan Comparison

Other than the fact that both went to the University of North Carolina, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and NBA legend Michael Jordan do not have a whole lot in common. Or do they? Maye played through an illness during the Patriots' Week 17 victory over the New York Jets and still managed to put together a brilliant performance. (Newsweek)

Defensive Back Jaiden Patterson Returning to UNC in 2026

Promising UNC sophomore defensive back Jaiden Patterson will be back in 2026. The school announced his re-signing on Friday. Recruited as a safety, Patterson stepped in at cornerback when starter Thaddeus Dixon went down with an injury early in the fifth game this year. From that point forward, Patterson was a key piece of the rotation in the secondary. (Inside Carolina)

UNC running back Demon June set to return for sophomore season

While most of Friday's college football news focused on players entering the transfer portal, there has been some good news regarding some of the players who elected to stay with their current program. Demon June is one of those players, as the Jacksonville, North Carolina native is staying with the UNC football program for his sophomore season. (Keeping It Heel)

UNC Class of 2025 celebrates at Winter Commencement

Winter Commencement on Dec. 14 gave families, friends, students, and faculty the chance to celebrate graduates’ hard work and Carolina experiences that prepared them for the next chapter. Chancellor Lee Roberts, who presided over the ceremony, spoke about the lasting impact of the people and experiences that students will carry with them. (UNC.edu)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Can UNC's defense slow down SMU's high-scoring offense?

UNC Basketball gears up for its toughest defensive test yet as they face SMU’s high-powered offense in a pivotal ACC road matchup. Can Seth Trimble and the Tar Heels lockdown Boopie Miller, Jaron Pierre, and an SMU squad averaging over 91 points per game? (View Video)

No. 12 UNC Basketball at SMU: TV info, stats, scouting report, and notes

Saturday's opponent SMU has five players averaging double-figure points. All five have at least one double-double this season. The Mustangs have scored at least 100 points four times this season. SMU leads the ACC in fast-break points (16.5 per game; UNC is giving up only 5.9) and is second in scoring (91.1; UNC hasn’t allowed more than 75 all season). (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Women's Tennis Signs Former NC State Standout Maddy Zampardo

Head coach Brian Kalbas and the University of North Carolina women's tennis program announced the addition of Maddy Zampardo to the team Friday afternoon. The Detroit, Mich., native is set to join the Tar Heels for the 2026 spring season. Zampardo heads into her junior year at Carolina after previously competing the past two seasons at NC State. (GoHeels.com)

What UNC football needs in transfer portal for Bill Belichick’s second season

UNC Football will be busy via the transfer portal ahead of Bill Belichick’s second season. Following a 4-8 record, the Tar Heels are set to welcome 39 freshmen to the 2026 roster. But graduations and portal exits mean that UNC will need to fill out its roster with additions through college football’s version of free agency. Here are the Tar Heels’ biggest needs. (MSN.com)

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