Updated Feb. 23, 2026, 2:25 a.m. ET
Henri Veesaar will lead the No. 20 North Carolina Tar Heels (21-6, 9-5 ACC) into a home matchup with Sananda Fru and the No. 21 Louisville Cardinals (20-7, 9-5 ACC) at Dean E. Smith Center on Monday, beginning at 7 p.m. ET.
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North Carolina vs. Louisville: How to watch on TV or live streamGame day: Monday, February 23, 2026Game time: 7 p.m. ETLocation: Chapel Hill, North CarolinaArena: Dean E. Smith CenterTV Channel: ESPNLive stream: Fubo – Watch NOW (Regional restrictions may apply)Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
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Watch college basketball on Fubo!Louisville vs. North Carolina stats and trendsWith 80.7 points scored per game and 70.6 points conceded, North Carolina is 78th in the nation offensively and 90th on defense.In 2025-26, the Tar Heels are 39th in college basketball in rebounds (35.6 per game) and 118th in rebounds conceded (30).North Carolina is 50th in college basketball in assists (16.3 per game) in 2025-26.The Tar Heels are 33rd in the country in turnovers per game (9.3) and 16th-worst in turnovers forced (9).With 8.4 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 33.6% from downtown, North Carolina is 128th and 212th in the country, respectively, in those categories.The Tar Heels give up 7.7 3-pointers per game and concede 33.9% from beyond the arc, ranking 176th and 197th, respectively, in the country.In 2025-26, North Carolina has attempted 58% percent of its shots from inside the 3-point line, and 42% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 70.1% of North Carolina’s baskets have been 2-pointers, and 29.9% have been 3-pointers.Louisville vs. North Carolina Odds and SpreadSpread Favorite: Cardinals (-2.5)Moneyline: Louisville (-149), North Carolina (+121)Total: 163.5 points
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