The North Carolina Tar Heels will take on the Central Arkansas Bears in this college basketball matchup on Monday at Dean E. Smith Center.

How to Watch North Carolina vs Central Arkansas

• Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Channel: ACC Network
• Stream: Fubo (try for free)

The North Carolina Tar Heels begin the 2025‑26 season navigating a major roster overhaul and fresh identity under coach Hubert Davis. With longtime leader R.J. Davis now in the NBA, the Heels lean on returner Seth Trimble and new faces like sharpshooting guard Kyan Evans and 7‑foot‑tall big man Henri Veesaar to plug the gaps. Their non‑conference schedule features marquee showdowns (including a home game against the Kansas Jayhawks) and the ACC campaign offers no soft spots. The key question: can this group cohere quickly enough to push toward the NCAA Tournament, despite limited continuity and high expectations?

The Central Arkansas Bears enter the 2025‑26 season under second‑year head coach John Shulman, still rebuilding after a tough 9‑24 campaign last year. With only three players returning significant minutes, the Bears are leaning heavily on transfers and freshmen to bring energy and fill gaps. They’re staring down a challenging non‑conference slate that includes multiple “Power 4” opponents, setting up plenty of early adversity. If they can develop cohesion and find identity, perhaps through increased tempo and perimeter shooting as Shulman looks to expand from last year’s totals, the Bears may surprise in the ASUN Conference. That said, patience will be key: major improvement is the realistic goal, more than a breakout.

This is a great college basketball matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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