The University of North Carolina has announced that it will host West Virginia on November 27 as part of an expanded non‑conference slate, bringing the Tar Heels’ total games to 31 for the upcoming season.
The contest is slated for the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, a venue that has previously hosted major college basketball events and will showcase the Tar Heels before a national audience.
Historic Rivalry Revived
This meeting marks the sixth encounter between the Tar Heels and the Mountaineers, a series that has seen West Virginia hold a perfect 5‑0 record against North Carolina.
The game will be broadcast live on ESPN as part of the Dick Vitale Invitational, giving viewers across the country a chance to witness the historic matchup.
The last previous meeting between the two programs dates back to December 31, 1965, a game that remains a footnote in college basketball lore, underscoring the rarity of the upcoming clash.
With 13 of the 31 scheduled games designated as non‑conference contests, the Tar Heels are using the season to test themselves against a variety of opponents before entering ACC play.