The UNC basketball team is hoping for any change in fortunes to turn its season around. How about a long-awaited return to the Dean Dome?
North Carolina returns home tonight, hosting the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a 7 p.m. tip. The Tar Heels (14-4, 2-3 ACC) lost both at Stanford and Cal on last week’s road trip, while Notre Dame (10-8, 1-4 ACC) is hoping to snap a 4-game losing streak.
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UNC enters this Wednesday ACC matchup with more questions than answers, particularly regarding its perimeter defense and backcourt production. The Fighting Irish are struggling in Year Three of the Micah Shrewberry experiment, but a win tonight could alleviate plenty of questions.
This is a must-win game tonight for North Carolina, particularly with a road trip to ranked Virginia looming large on Saturday. If you want live updates throughout, make sure you’re following along here on Tar Heels Wire!
Something to watch for Saturday’s game
A massive storm is projected to hit the Southeast this weekend, bringing a combination of snow and ice. Will the Tar Heels and Cavaliers still play at 2 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. or have their rivalry clash postponed to a later date?
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Will the boys be ready?
A pretty and cold winter night in Chapel Hill
Can UNC remain perfect in the Dean Dome?
North Carolina enters tonight’s matchup a perfect 11-0 at home. Hopefully, there’s no announcer’s jinx by saying this.
Tar Heels playing their second and final January home game
Since turning over to all-ACC play this month, UNC is home for just the second time in 2026. The Tar Heels won their first home conference game in January, escaping Wake Forest in an 87-84 tilt.
What channel is UNC vs. Notre Dame on Wednesday? Time, TV schedule, radio
TV Channel: ESPN2
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Radio: SiriusXM (Channel 84 and 383)
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Website: WatchESPN
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UNC vs. Notre Dame prediction, picks, odds
Wednesday presents a golden bounce-back opportunity for the Tar Heels, who hope to remain perfect at home. Notre Dame won’t roll over, though, hoping to pick up its first ACC win in 2026.
North Carolina struggles, even against the Fighting Irish’s spotty offense, but finds a way to pull through late. UNC shows a few signs of defensive improvement, particularly on the perimeter.
Score prediction: UNC 78, Notre Dame 72
This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC basketball: Live blog, updates for Wednesday clash with Notre Dame
