With conference play underway in NCAA basketball, there is a game between two ACC opponents. These teams are the NC State Wolfpack and the North Carolina Tar Heels. Last season, the Tar Heels won both meetings against the Wolfpack and will now look to defend its home court once more. Although only one of these teams is currently ranked, this is a very intense in-state rivalry and one can expect this game to be competitive.
The North Carolina Tar Heels entered the season with the hopes of become the first back-to-back champions since 2007. However, the Tar Heels lost several key pieces from last year’s championship team including Justin Jackson and Isaiah Hicks. As a result, the Tar Heels have struggled a bit due to its lack of quality depth and experience on the roster. The Tar Heels have already lost three games this season and will most likely fall in the rankings this weekend due to their loss against Florida State on Wednesday night.
NC State’s success is due to its solid guard play. NC State has three separate guards who average over nine points a game. These guards are Allerik Freeman, Torin Dorn and Braxton Beverly. This season, Freeman is averaging 13.8 points along with 4.3 rebounds per game. Dorn is averaging 13.1 points per game along with seven rebounds per game. Beverly is averaging 9.8 points along with 4.2 assists per game. All three of them are vital to the team’s success and will need to have great games if the Wolfpack plan on upsetting their in-state rivals.
North Carolina’s success is due to its veteran backcourt. Guards Joel Berry and Kenny Williams have been the leaders of this year’s team and also have boasted impressive stats thus far in the regular season. Berry is currently averaging 17.6 points per game along with 3.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists. Williams is averaging 11.5 points per game along with 3.4 rebounds per game. Both of them were on the championship team last season as well as the second place team from two seasons ago. As a result, these guards are the veteran leaders on this team and will look to lead the Tar Heels to a home victory on Saturday.
As for my prediction, I have to side with North Carolina. I think that North Carolina is the better all-around team and will prove it in front of its home crowd on Saturday.
NC State vs. North Carolina: Game Time, TV Channel & Viewing Details
Event: NC State vs. North Carolina
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2018
Start Time: 12:00 P.M. EST
Location: Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Broadcast: CBS
How To Watch NC State vs. North Carolina: Game Time, TV Channel & Viewing Details Online & Mobile
CBS App
Mobile user can watch the game using the CBS app (iTunes Store | Google Play Store | Amazon Store| Windows). You’ll need a cable subscription though, like you would watching it on your desktop.
Sling TV
Sling TV is a service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. You can sign up for Sling TV’s free 7-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within seven days, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer or mobile device to start watching.
How to Watch NC State vs. North Carolina: Game Time, TV Channel & Viewing Details On Your Tablet Or Mobile Device
Mobile user can watch the game using the CBS app (iTunes Store | Google Play Store | Amazon Store| Windows). You’ll need a cable subscription though, like you would watching it on your desktop.
How To Live Stream NC State vs. North Carolina Online Without Cable Subscription
You can also live stream the game through Sling TV. Sling TV is a service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. You can sign up for Sling TV’s free 7-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within seven days, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer or mobile device to start watching.
