Who’s Enjoying
No. 1 North Carolina @ Portland
Present Data: North Carolina 4-0; Portland 4-2
What to Know
The Portland Pilots will sq. off in opposition to the #1 North Carolina Tar Heels at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday at Moda Heart on the Rose Quarter. The Pilots can be in search of to avenge the 102-78 loss they suffered the final time these two groups performed Nov. 23 of 2017.
Portland entered their matchup in opposition to the Seattle Redhawks this previous Saturday with none dwelling losses — however there is a first time for every little thing. Portland misplaced to Seattle at dwelling by a decisive 80-68 margin.
In the meantime, UNC strolled previous the James Madison Dukes with factors to spare on Sunday, taking the competition 80-64. UNC’s ahead Armando Bacot seemed sharp as he posted a double-double on 23 rebounds and 19 factors.
North Carolina’s win lifted them to 4-0 whereas Portland’s loss dropped them right down to 4-2. We’ll see if the Tar Heels can repeat their latest success or if the Pilots bounce again and reverse their fortune.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 1 p.m. ET
- The place: Moda Heart on the Rose Quarter — Portland, Oregon
- TV: ESPN
- Comply with: CBS Sports activities App
Sequence Historical past
North Carolina received the one recreation these two groups have performed within the final eight years.
- Nov 23, 2017 – North Carolina 102 vs. Portland 78