The No. 6 seed North Carolina Tar Heels (24-8) and the No. 11 seed VCU Rams (27-7) will meet on Thursday at 6:50 p.m. ET in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The matchup airs on TNT.
North Carolina dropped its most recent game to Clemson, 80-79, on Thursday. Henri Veesaar was its leading scorer with 28 points. In its most recent game, VCU topped Dayton on Sunday, 70-62. Nyk Lewis scored a team-high 17 points (and contributed one assist and 11 boards).
When is North Carolina vs. VCU and when does it start?
This contest between the Tar Heels and Rams will happen on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Be ready to see the opening tip at 6:50 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch North Carolina vs. VCU
The Tar Heels and Rams will take to the hardwood at Bon Secours Wellness Arena for this matchup on March 19, and if you would like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TNT.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. VCU Rams Game Preview
North Carolina Stats, Odds & Insights
North Carolina outscores opponents by 8.5 points per game (scoring 79.8 per game to rank 85th in college basketball while giving up 71.3 per outing to rank 109th in college basketball) and has a +271 scoring differential overall.
The Tar Heels are averaging 79.8 points, 8.3 more than the Rams concede.
North Carolina knocks down 8.6 three-pointers per game (109th in college basketball) at a 34.5% rate (158th in college basketball), compared to the 8 its opponents make while shooting 34.5% from beyond the arc.
Offensively, the Tar Heels have fared better at home this season, scoring 83.6 points per game, compared to 75.6 per game away from home.
North Carolina’s offense has been much worse over its last 10 games, racking up 72.4 points a contest compared to the 79.8 it has averaged this season.
VCU Stats, Odds & Insights
VCU is outscoring opponents by 10.1 points per game, with a +343 scoring differential overall. It puts up 81.6 points per game (55th in college basketball) and gives up 71.5 per outing (112th in college basketball).
The Rams’ 81.6 points per game are 10.3 more than the Tar Heels give up.
VCU makes 9.3 three-pointers per game (70th in college basketball) at a 36.7% rate (35th in college basketball), compared to the 6.8 per game its opponents make, at a 33.1% rate.
The Rams are scoring more points at home (86.4 per game) than away (77.2).
While VCU is averaging 81.6 points per game in 2025-26, it has fallen short of that over its past 10 games, amassing 75.7 points per contest.
Tar Heels Key Players to Watch
Tar Heels Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Caleb Wilson 24 19.9 9.4 2.7 1.5 1.4 0.3 Henri Veesaar 30 16.7 8.7 2 0.6 1.2 1.2 Seth Trimble 23 14 3.6 2.8 1.1 0.2 0.7 Luka Bogavac 32 9.8 2.5 2.2 0.3 0 1.6 Jarin Stevenson 32 8 4.4 0.9 0.6 0.7 0.8Rams Key Players to Watch
Rams Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Terrence Hill Jr. 34 14.4 2.5 2.8 0.6 0.1 2.1 Lazar Djokovic 33 13.5 5.4 1 0.5 1.2 0.6 Jadrian Tracey 34 9.9 2.9 1.8 0.7 0.4 1.8 Nyk Lewis 33 8.7 4.5 1.7 1.1 0 1.4 Brandon Jennings 34 8.7 3.5 2.2 1.7 0.8 0.7And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.
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