UNC and NC State to face off in non-conference game in December
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
For the first time in nearly 50 years, UNC and NC State are set to meet in a non-conference men’s basketball game. The matchup will take place on December 15 in Greensboro as part of the Tobacco Road Classic. This game arises from changes in the ACC’s scheduling model, which limited the historic rivalry to one annual meeting. Tickets for the highly anticipated event will go on sale September 10.
- •UNC and NC State last met in a non-conference game nearly 50 years ago.
- •The game will occur on December 15 in Greensboro.
- •This matchup is part of the Tobacco Road Classic.
- •The ACC's scheduling changes reduced rivalry meetings to once a season.
- •Tickets are set to go on sale September 10.
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — UNC and NC State to play non-conference game for first time in almost 50 years
"For the first time in nearly 50 years, UNC and NC State will face off in a non-conference men’s basketball game.
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