Western Carolina Catamounts vs North Carolina Tar Heels prediction
Monday, November 2, 2026, 12:00 AM ET · Dean E. Smith Center
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When and where is Western Carolina Catamounts vs North Carolina Tar Heels?
Western Carolina Catamounts visit North Carolina Tar Heels at Dean E. Smith Center on November 2, 2026.
How are Western Carolina Catamounts and North Carolina Tar Heels playing lately?
North Carolina Tar Heels are 6-4 in their last 10, Western Carolina Catamounts 7-3.
The North Carolina Tar Heels are set to face the Western Carolina Catamounts at the Dean E. Smith Center on November 2, 2026. This matchup will see North Carolina looking to bounce back after a challenging stretch, having lost their last two games against Clemson and VCU. They hold a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, with an average of 72.4 points scored and 72.9 points allowed. In contrast, the Catamounts come into the game with a stronger recent performance, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten outings, averaging 79.2 points scored and allowing 70.5 points. They are coming off a win against Mercer but faced a narrow loss to East Tennessee State in their most recent game. The odds for this matchup are provided by an unnamed source, with North Carolina favored at -10.5 and Western Carolina at +10.5. Both teams will be eager to establish momentum as the season progresses.
The final score for this game has not been recorded here yet.
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North Carolina Tar Heels
Last 10: 6-4Streak L272.4 scored · 72.9 allowed per game5-1 at home
- W89-82vs Virginia Tech HokiesFeb 28
- W67-63vs Clemson TigersMar 3
- L76-61vs Duke Blue DevilsMar 7
- L80-79vs Clemson TigersMar 12
- L82-78 OTvs VCU RamsMar 19
Western Carolina Catamounts
Last 10: 7-3Streak L179.2 scored · 70.5 allowed per game3-3 away
- W81-62vs VMI KeydetsFeb 21
- W78-74vs Mercer BearsFeb 25
- W86-67vs Furman PaladinsFeb 28
- W77-73vs Mercer BearsMar 7
- L69-67vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersMar 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 23-11 | - | 13-5 |
| Mercer | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Wofford | 19-13 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Samford | 18-14 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Furman | 22-13 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Western Carolina | 15-16 | 3 | 10-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 15-19 | 4 | 9-9 |
| Chattanooga | 13-19 | 6 | 7-11 |
| The Citadel | 11-22 | 6 | 7-11 |
| VMI | 6-26 | 12 | 1-17 |
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Venue
- Dean E. Smith CenterChapel Hill, NC
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