North Carolina vs. SMU Postgame Notes

SMU scored 97 points, the most against the Tar Heels this season. No opponent had scored 75 or more this season. SMU made 14 of 27 three-pointers. Seth Trimble tied his career highs with three 3FGs and five assists and led UNC with 22 points. Trimble scored 20 or more points for the third time in his career and the second time in as many games. (GoHeels.com)

Video: UNC Players Post-SMU Locker Room Interviews

North Carolina guards Luka Bogavac and Seth Trimble join forward Jarin Stevenson in speaking with reporters following the Tar Heels' 97-83 loss to the SMU Mustangs on Saturday afternoon in Dallas, Texas. (View Video)

North Carolina crumbles against SMU’s perimeter punch, physicality

SMU lived from downtown Dallas, and UNC was helpless to stop the 3-pointer or get Caleb Wilson involved down the stretch. Double-teaming Wilson has become commonplace, but no team has been as effective as the Mustangs. Their defense, combined with perimeter production and hot second-half shooting, led to a 97-83 SMU victory Saturday (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: SMU 97, North Carolina 83

View the complete box score from the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels' 97-83 loss to the SMU Mustangs on Saturday afternoon in Dallas, Texas. (View Box Score)

Video: Hubert Davis Post-SMU Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with reporters following the No. 12 Tar Heels' 97-83 loss to the SMU Mustangs on Saturday afternoon in Dallas. (View Video)

Video: SMU Basketball Coach Andy Enfield Post-UNC Press Conference

SMU head men's basketball coach Andy Enfield speaks with the media following the Mustang's 97-83 victory over the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday afternoon. (View Video)

Lucas: UNC vs. SMU Rapid Reactions

SMU had too much firepower in a 97-83 win that dropped UNC to 1-1 in the ACC basketball standings. The Mustangs scored a whopping 58 points in the second half. 2. SMU was just too efficient offensively, and the Tar Heels couldn't stop them. The Mustangs led the points in the paint category, led in fast break points, and hit 14 of 27 from three. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Falls At SMU

Former North Carolina point guard Dewey Burke joins Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina to break down the No. 12 Tar Heels' 97-83 loss to the SMU Mustangs on Saturday in Dallas. (View Video)

SMU beats No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 in its ACC opener

Boopie Miller had 27 points and 12 assists and SMU beat No. 12 North Carolina 97-83 on Saturday, giving the Mustangs their first win over a ranked team for second-year coach Andy Enfield. Seth Trimble had 22 points for North Carolina, which was off to its best start in more than 15 years. Henri Veesaar had 14 points, while Caleb Wilson had 13 points. (Associated Press)

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)

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