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01-11 07:00

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In a classic ACC thriller, the North Carolina Tar Heels outlasted the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 87-84 at the Dean Smith Center on January 11, 2026. This high-scoring victory keeps North Carolina in the hunt near the top of the conference standings and ends a valiant effort from Wake Forest. The match process was an offensive showcase, with both teams shooting at a high percentage. North Carolina held a slight lead for most of the game, but Wake Forest stayed within striking distance thanks to hot three-point shooting. The decisive sequence came in the final minute: with UNC up by one, their star player drove and scored, and then the Tar Heels got a crucial stop on the other end. Wake Forest had a chance to tie with a three at the buzzer, but it rattled out. The focus point was the stellar guard play on both sides, with each team's backcourt combining for over 50 points. This result has major table implications in the tightly contested ACC. UNC's coach praised the team's offensive execution, while Wake Forest's leader said he was proud of the fight. The starting lineups featured the marquee names for both historic programs.

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The North Carolina vs Wake Forest fixture is part of the NCAA during the 2025-2026 season. Follow live scores, NCAA fixtures, match statistics, NCAA standings and NCAA match results for North Carolina vs Wake Forest on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Jan 10, 2026

Competition: NCAA

Country: United States

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