Who’s Playing
No. 1 North Carolina @ Portland
Current Records: North Carolina 4-0; Portland 4-2
What to Know
The Portland Pilots will square off against the #1 North Carolina Tar Heels at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Pilots will be seeking to avenge the 102-78 loss they suffered the last time these two teams played Nov. 23 of 2017.
Portland entered their matchup against the Seattle Redhawks this past Saturday without any home losses — but there’s a first time for everything. Portland lost to Seattle at home by a decisive 80-68 margin.
Meanwhile, UNC strolled past the James Madison Dukes with points to spare on Sunday, taking the contest 80-64. UNC’s forward Armando Bacot looked sharp as he posted a double-double on 23 rebounds and 19 points.
North Carolina’s win lifted them to 4-0 while Portland’s loss dropped them down to 4-2. We’ll see if the Tar Heels can repeat their recent success or if the Pilots bounce back and reverse their fortune.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter — Portland, Oregon
- TV: ESPN
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
North Carolina won the only game these two teams have played in the last eight years.
- Nov 23, 2017 – North Carolina 102 vs. Portland 78