It’s been a crazy week for UNC basketball, with players getting caught partying without masks after the Duke win which subsequently led to the Miami game being postponed.
On Saturday, Carolina (12-6, 7-4 ACC) travels to No.9 Virginia (14-3, 10-1 ACC) looking to put the events of last week behind them. Roy Williams made that clear in his press conference this week, when he refused to answer additional questions about the punishment for players caught partying without masks.
The Tar Heels need to focus on this game, as Virginia has given them trouble in recent years.Virginia has won the past six games in the series and nine of the last 12 against UNC.
This might be a lookahead game for Virginia, as the Cavaliers have a matchup with No. 17 Florida State on Monday that could determine first place in the ACC.
Tip-Off Time
Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. from Charlottesville.
Broadcast Schedule
97.9 The Hill is broadcasting every North Carolina basketball game this season.
Our coverage of UNC vs. Virginia begins at 4:30 p.m. with Countdown to Tip-Off. At 5, 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 ESPN. 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:
- Turn on the game with your preferred cable provider
- Mute your television
- Tune in to 97.9 The Hill on your radio OR streaming online at Chapelboro.com
- 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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