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Tar Heels Face Tough Test Against New-Look Virginia

1/24/2026

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The North Carolina Tar Heels stand 15-4 overall and 3-3 in the ACC, and they struggle with outside shooting and free throws.
Hubert Davis, North Carolina's head coach, has altered the starting lineup and rewarded Jaydon Young and Derek Dixon.
After a win against Notre Dame, No. 14 Virginia, now led by Ryan Odom as Virginia's new head coach after Tony Bennett retired, will test the Tar Heels in ACC play.

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Story summary

The North Carolina Tar Heels stand 15-4 overall and 3-3 in the ACC, and they struggle with outside shooting and free throws.
Hubert Davis, North Carolina's head coach, has altered the starting lineup and rewarded Jaydon Young and Derek Dixon.
After a win against Notre Dame, No. 14 Virginia, now led by Ryan Odom as Virginia's new head coach after Tony Bennett retired, will test the Tar Heels in ACC play.