Final: VCU vs North Carolina on Thu Mar 19, 2026
No.11 Rams and No.6 Tar Heels compete in an opening-round game of the NCAA Men's Tournament. This matchup features two storied programs fighting for postseason survival. Both sides aim to secure a win and advance in the South Region bracket.
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Duke at North Carolina
NCAAMNo. 4 Duke (21-1) visits No. 14 North Carolina (18-4) in the Tobacco Road rivalry. UNC beat Syracuse 87-77 and Duke beat Boston College 67-49. The Blue Devils rely on freshman Cameron Boozer, who leads the nation with 23.5 points per game.
North Carolina at Duke
NCAAMThe No. 1 Blue Devils host the No. 17 Tar Heels at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham. Duke sits atop the ACC standings with North Carolina in fourth place. North Carolina won the first meeting of the season in a dramatic fashion defeating Duke 71-68.
Kansas at North Carolina
NCAAMCollege basketball blue bloods duel as the No. 25 Tar Heels (1-0) host the No. 19 Jayhawks (1-0). North Carolina hasn't defeated Kansas since Nov. 27, 2002, dropping four tournament clashes, including the 2022 final, and a 92-89 decision last season.