After UNC’s game against Virginia Tech was postponed, the Tar Heels to the only solution available: Twitter.

It’s funny to think that UNC — one of the biggest college basketball programs in the country — used social media to schedule a last-second game. The deal to host Northeastern in a nonconference game on Wednesday was probably not decided through Twitter, but the Tar Heels went viral earlier this week for their tweet asking for potential opponents.

This is only the second time in program history that UNC has faced the Northeastern Huskies — the other time coming in the 1991 NCAA Tournament.

Tip-Off Time

Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. from Chapel Hill.

Broadcast Schedule

97.9 The Hill is broadcasting every North Carolina basketball game this season.

Our coverage of UNC vs. Virginia begins at 5:30 p.m. with Countdown to Tip-Off. At 6, our broadcast will switch to the UNC basketball pre-game show with Jones Angell and the Tar Heel Sports Network.

Following the game, 97.9 The Hill will carry an hour long post-game wrap-up show.

You can find our broadcast of the game on 97.9 FM and 1360 AM or streaming online on Chapelboro.com.

TV Schedule

The game will be broadcast on ACC Network Extra. As of today, Spectrum, AT&T U-verse, Dish and DirectTV all carry ESPN and the ACC Network.

What if I don’t have cable?

A live stream will be available on ESPN’s digital platforms.

Additionally, several cord-cutting options carry ESPN and the ACC Network.

YouTube TV prices at $65/month and carries all of ESPN’s channels (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, etc.) as well as the ACC Network. YouTube TV does not carry the Regional Sports Network.

Hulu TV goes for $45/month and includes all ESPN channels, but does not carry MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network or NFL Red Zone. Hulu TV does not carry the Regional Sports Network.

Sling TV is the cheapest at $25/month, but includes the fewest channels. Make sure to avoid Sling Blue, as that package does not carry ESPN.

The best way to watch UNC basketball games

Here’s the best way to watch North Carolina basketball games since fans aren’t allowed in the stands:

  1. Turn on the game with your preferred cable provider
  2. Mute your television
  3. Tune in to 97.9 The Hill on your radio OR streaming online at Chapelboro.com
  4. Sync up the feeds to hear Jones Angell and company announce the games

More information on how to sync your feed can be found here.

Featured image via ACC Media

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