North Carolina vs. East Carolina Time, TV & Stream – Dec. 22

The North Carolina Tar Heels (11-1) will attempt to build on a five-game win streak when they host the East Carolina Pirates (5-7) on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Dean E. Smith Center. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on ACC Network.

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How to Watch North Carolina vs. East Carolina

• Game day: Monday, December 22, 2025
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• TV channel: ACC Network
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North Carolina 2025-26 Season Stats

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North Carolina vs. East Carolina Stat Insights

Points

• The 79.9 points the Tar Heels average are 5.6 more than the Pirates concede.
• North Carolina is 8-0 when putting more than 74.3 points on the board.
• When East Carolina allows less than 79.9 points, it is 4-3.
• The Pirates post only 3.8 more points per game (68.4) than the Tar Heels concede (64.6).
• East Carolina is 5-3 when putting up more than 64.6 points.
• North Carolina has a 7-0 record when allowing fewer than 68.4 points.
• The Tar Heels have totaled 184 more points than their opponents this season (15.3 per game), while the Pirates have been outscored by 71 (5.9 per game).

Shooting

• The Tar Heels are making 47.0% of their shots from the field, just 1.9% higher than the Pirates allow to opponents (45.1%).
• In games when North Carolina shoots better than 45.1% from the field, it is 7-0 overall.
• The Pirates shoot 40.8% from the field, 3.6% higher than the Tar Heels concede.
• This season East Carolina is 4-3 when the team shoots better than 37.2% from the field.

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Rebounding

• The Tar Heels average 38.8 rebounds, better than the Pirates by 6.8 boards per game.
• North Carolina is 11-0 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. East Carolina is 0-4 when it falls short on the boards.
• The Tar Heels average 10.0 offensive rebounds, just 0.2 fewer} than the Pirates.
• The Pirates are 4-6 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Tar Heels are 3-0 when they lose that battle.
• Both these teams are strong on the boards. North Carolina has an average rebounding margin of +9.9, and East Carolina is at +1.4.

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