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The North Carolina Tar Heels (11-6, 4-1 ACC) will host the California Golden Bears (8-8, 1-4 ACC) after winning five home games in a row. The matchup begins at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
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How to Watch North Carolina vs. Cal
- Game day: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Game time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ACC Network
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo
North Carolina 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.1 | 74 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 42.1 | 113 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.5 | 88 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 33.8 | 305 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.2 | 150 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.8 | 275 |
Cal 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.3 | 215 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.1 | 334 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.4 | 203 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 29.0 | 74 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.6 | 194 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.3 | 231 |
North Carolina vs. Cal Stat Insights
Points
- The Tar Heels put up 7.7 more points than the Golden Bears concede (75.5).
- North Carolina is 8-4 when scoring more than 75.5 points.
- Cal is 8-3 when giving up fewer than 83.2 points.
- The Golden Bears' 77.0 points per game are just 0.4 fewer than the Tar Heels concede.
- Cal is 6-3 when scoring more than 77.4 points.
- North Carolina has a 9-0 record when giving up less than 77.0 points.
- The Tar Heels have outscored opponents by 98 points this season (5.8 per game), and the Golden Bears have scored 24 more than their opponents (1.5 per game).
Shooting
- The Tar Heels shoot 47.1% from the field, the same percentage the Golden Bears allow defensively.
- In games when North Carolina shoots better than 47.1% from the field, it is 7-1 overall.
- The Golden Bears' 44.3% shooting percentage from the field is 2.2% higher than the Tar Heels have conceded.
- This season Cal is 7-5 when the team shoots higher than 42.1% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Tar Heels average 34.5 rebounds, 2.1 more than the Golden Bears' average.
- When North Carolina has the rebounding advantage, it is 3-5. When recording fewer boards, Cal is 1-4.
- The Tar Heels average 7.8 offensive boards, 3.0 fewer than the Golden Bears.
- The Golden Bears are 5-5 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Tar Heels are 5-4 when they fall short there.
- On the boards, North Carolina is +0.7 rebounds per game, and Cal is +3.4.
North Carolina Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/18/2025 | Stanford | Home |
| 1/21/2025 | Wake Forest | Away |
| 1/25/2025 | Boston College | Home |
Cal Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/18/2025 | NC State | Away |
| 1/22/2025 | Florida State | Home |
| 1/25/2025 | Miami (FL) | Home |