Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Virginia Tech Hokies vs North Carolina Tar Heels

Preview · updated September 25, 2026 · 2025–26 season

Virginia Tech Hokies

Hokies

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— home · — away

2nd in ACC

Head coach Marci Byers

North Carolina Tar Heels

Tar Heels

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— home · — away

2nd in ACC

Head coach Mike Schall

Storylines

Revenge angle — UNC won the last meeting by 3; VT wants an answer.
Series edge — UNC owns the recent series 10-2.

Stakes2nd in ACC

Players to watch

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UNC

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Team comparison · per game

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Series & head-to-head

Series (ESPN era)UNC leads series 10-2 (since 2014-15)

Last meetingNov 16, 2025: UNC 3 — VT 0 (W: UNC)

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