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UNC Basketball Schedule Update: Explorers to Visit Tar Heels

The 2024-25 UNC basketball squad will reportedly host La Salle in December.

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UNC basketball guards Elliot Cadeau and RJ Davis
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La Salle, gearing up for its third campaign under former 13-year Temple head coach Fran Dunphy, will take on the UNC basketball program for the first time in over a quarter century when the Explorers travel to the Dean E. Smith Center next season.

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The matchup is set for Dec. 14, college basketball bracketologist and national schedule guru Rocco Miller reported this week.

While the 2023-24 Explorers showed signs of improvement, they managed only six wins in Atlantic 10 play en route to a 16-17 overall record. Their non-conference slate included a 95-66 loss to Duke in Cameron Indoor Stadium.

UNC basketball is 2-1 in the all-time series against La Salle. The last time they met was on Jan. 9, 1988, a 96-82 home win by the Tar Heels.

As for other outings on what will be an 11-game non-conference schedule, about half of the information now appears in place:

  • Nov. 4 vs. Elon
  • Nov. 8 at Kansas
  • Nov. 22 at Hawaii
  • Nov. 25-27, Maui Invitational (field consists UNC, Auburn, Colorado, Dayton, Iowa State, Memphis, Michigan State, and defending back-to-back national champion UConn)
  • Dec. 14 vs. La Salle
  • Dates not yet set for the CBS Sports Classic battle against UCLA and the Jumpman Invitational showdown with Florida; opponent and date for the ACC-SEC Challenge remain unknown

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Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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