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UNC Basketball Hosts Syracuse in ACC Matchup
Tar Heels look to bounce back at home after tough road loss
Feb. 2, 2026 at 5:15am
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The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team will host the Syracuse Orange on Monday, February 2nd at 7pm EST. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN. UNC, ranked #18 in the Coaches Poll and #16 in the AP Top 25, enters the game with a 17-4 record and 5-3 in ACC play. This is the second Saturday-to-Monday swing for the Tar Heels, who are looking to bounce back after a tough road loss in their previous outing.
Why it matters
This ACC matchup between two historic basketball programs is an important conference game for both teams as they jockey for position in the standings. UNC is looking to solidify its NCAA Tournament resume, while Syracuse is hoping to pick up a marquee road win to boost its own postseason hopes.
The details
The Tar Heels, led by veteran head coach Roy Williams, will be hosting the Orange at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. UNC is led in scoring by junior guard Caleb Love, who is averaging over 16 points per game. Syracuse, coached by Jim Boeheim, is paced by senior forward Buddy Boeheim, the coach's son, who is scoring nearly 18 points per contest.
- The game will tip off at 7pm EST on Monday, February 2, 2026.
- This is the second Saturday-to-Monday swing for the Tar Heels, who are coming off a tough road loss in their previous outing.
The players
Roy Williams
Veteran head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team.
Caleb Love
Junior guard for the North Carolina Tar Heels, leading the team in scoring at over 16 points per game.
Jim Boeheim
Head coach of the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team, a legendary figure in college basketball.
Buddy Boeheim
Senior forward for the Syracuse Orange, the coach's son, averaging nearly 18 points per game.
What they’re saying
“We need to bounce back strong at home after that tough road loss. The guys are focused and ready to get back on track against a tough Syracuse team.”
— Roy Williams, Head Coach, North Carolina Tar Heels
“Playing at Chapel Hill is always a big challenge, but we're looking forward to the opportunity to go in there and get a signature win for our program.”
— Jim Boeheim, Head Coach, Syracuse Orange
What’s next
The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing a higher seed in the upcoming ACC Tournament.
The takeaway
This ACC clash between two storied basketball programs should provide an exciting and competitive game for fans of college basketball. Both teams have plenty to play for as they jockey for position in the conference standings and look to bolster their NCAA Tournament resumes.
