North Carolina Tar Heels vs Western Carolina Catamounts
Quarter Scores
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Tar Heels | 39 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Western Carolina Catamounts | 30 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
Match Report
The North Carolina Tar Heels secured an 80-72 victory over the Western Carolina Catamounts in an NCAA matchup on November 3, 2026. North Carolina established early dominance, winning the first quarter 39-30 to build a nine-point cushion. Although Western Carolina mounted a comeback attempt in the second quarter by outscoring the Tar Heels 42-41, their efforts fell short of erasing the initial deficit. Ultimately, North Carolina held on to their lead to win by an eight-point margin without the need for overtime.