C. Smith V North Carolina - Link 2 — Johnson

: These games serve as a platform for JCSU, a Division II HBCU, to compete on a national stage against elite Power 5 talent while celebrating North Carolina's deep basketball culture. Historical Context & Other Rivalries

: UNC saw seven players score in double digits , shooting 61% from the field in the first half alone. Johnson C. Smith v North Carolina - Link 2

: Despite the final score, JCSU kept the game highly competitive early on, trailing by just a single bucket ( 25-23 ) at the 8:53 mark in the first half before the Tar Heels went on a decisive 34-11 run. : These games serve as a platform for

In their most recent high-profile meeting, the 9th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the JCSU Golden Bulls in an exhibition game at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. In their most recent high-profile meeting, the 9th-ranked