Coverage dated November 2, 2026 to November 3, 2026

UNC Chapel Hill squeaks past Western Carolina in Mike Malone's debut

Headline from FOX8 WGHP

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Michael Malone's debut as UNC men's basketball coach was not supposed to carry this much tension. Western Carolina pulled within one possession of the Tar Heels multiple times in the final ten minutes of the game before North Carolina pulled away late for an 80-72 win at t…

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  1. CBS 17 Raleigh

    Live scoreboard: UNC men's basketball hosts Western Carolina to open season (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)

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    CBS 17 Raleigh's feed description

    CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — The Michael Malone era of North Carolina men's basketball begins Monday night. The Tar Heels (0-0) host the Western Carolina Catamounts (0-0) Monday night at the Smith Center to open the 2026-2027 season. Tip off in Chapel Hill is scheduled for 7 p.m.

  2. CBS 17 Raleigh

    UNC survives season opening scare from Western Carolina (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)

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    CBS 17 Raleigh's feed description

    CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Michael Malone's debut as UNC men's basketball coach was not supposed to carry this much tension. Western Carolina pulled within one possession of the Tar Heels multiple times in the final ten minutes of the game before North Carolina pulled away late for an 80-72 win at t…

  3. FOX8 WGHP

    UNC Chapel Hill squeaks past Western Carolina in Mike Malone's debut (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Michael Malone's debut as UNC men's basketball coach was not supposed to carry this much tension. Western Carolina pulled within one possession of the Tar Heels multiple times in the final ten minutes of the game before North Carolina pulled away late for an 80-72 win at t…