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UNC Eyes Milestone 500th Win at Smith Center

1/8/2026

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On January 7, 2026, the University of North Carolina approaches its 500th win at the Dean E. Smith Center, with a 499-90 record.
UNC will face Wake Forest on January 10, 2026.
Notable performances include Antawn Jamison's 35 points against Duke in 1998 and Tyler Hansbrough's 40 against Georgia Tech in 2006.
The Smith Center has been pivotal to UNC's success, contributing to four national championships.

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On January 7, 2026, the University of North Carolina approaches its 500th win at the Dean E. Smith Center, with a 499-90 record.
UNC will face Wake Forest on January 10, 2026.
Notable performances include Antawn Jamison's 35 points against Duke in 1998 and Tyler Hansbrough's 40 against Georgia Tech in 2006.
The Smith Center has been pivotal to UNC's success, contributing to four national championships.