North Carolina hosts Virginia Tech in men's basketball Saturday

The University of North Carolina Tar Heels will face the Virginia Tech Hokies in a men's basketball game on Saturday evening. The matchup is set for 8:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN2.

The University of North Carolina athletics department announced an upcoming men's basketball game against Virginia Tech. The Tar Heels will host the Hokies at their home venue in Chapel Hill.

Scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, the contest tips off at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN2, providing national coverage of this Atlantic Coast Conference matchup.

This game continues the regular season schedule for both teams. North Carolina, known as the Tar Heels, and Virginia Tech, the Hokies, have a history of competitive encounters in the ACC. No specific player highlights or injury updates were detailed in the announcement.

The event underscores the ongoing excitement in college basketball as teams vie for conference positioning ahead of postseason play.

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