North Carolina and Indiana to face off in exhibition game this fall
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:59 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
North Carolina and Indiana will meet for an exhibition game on October 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. This matchup features two of college basketball's most prominent programs, with Indiana holding a 10-6 all-time advantage. The game marks an opportunity for fans to see new North Carolina head coach Michael Malone and second-year Indiana coach Darian DeVries. The teams last competed in 2022, where Indiana won 77-65 at Assembly Hall.
- •Game scheduled for October 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis.
- •Matchup features Indiana's 10-6 lead in all-time meetings.
- •North Carolina's new coach Michael Malone will make his debut.
- •Last meeting was a 77-65 victory for Indiana in 2022.
- 5:59 PMYahoo Sports — Basketball blue bloods set to square off in 2026-27 exhibition battle
"It's an exhibition matchup fit for a movie. The Hoosiers will take on the Tar Heels this fall in the basketball capital of the country.
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