Following back-to-back losses, UNC basketball is back at the Smith Center to face Boston College. Here's our prediction for Tar Heels vs. Eagles.

Here's what UNC coach Hubert Davis had to say about the Tar Heels' defense against Boston College before UNC heads to Pitt.

UNC graduate guard RJ Davis (4) dribbles the ball during a game against Boston College in the Dean E. Smith Center on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. UNC won 102-96 in overtime. Graduate guard RJ Davis said the Tar Heels lacked effort, communication and attention to detail. They struggled to defend ball screens and close out on 3-point shooters.

The Boston College Eagles (9-11, 1-8 ACC) men’s basketball team fell short to the UNC Tar Heels (13-8, 6-3 ACC) 102-96 in overtime on Saturday afternoon. Although down for a majority of the first half,

This was the type of game the North Carolina Tar Heels needed from Seth Trimble. In his first start since returning from a concussion two and a half weeks ago, Trimble made sure his presence was known with a thunderous dunk just three minutes into the game.

The Boston College Eagles (9-10, 1-7 ACC) men’s basketball team is looking to get back in the win column as it travels to Chapel Hill, N.C., to take on the UNC Tar Heels (12-8, 5-3 ACC) on Saturday afternoon. Both teams are looking to snap skids.