In an electrifying SEC/ACC Challenge showdown, the No.10 Alabama Crimson Tide heads to Chapel Hill to square off against the No.20 North Carolina Tar Heels at the iconic Dean E. Smith Center.
Continuing their challenging non-conference schedule, Alabama takes on another Power Five opponent on Wednesday night, marking the eighth such matchup in their opening nine games. The Crimson Tide narrowly missed out on the Players Era Festival title in Las Vegas on Sunday, falling 83-81 to Oregon in a nail-biting finale.
Meanwhile, the North Carolina Tar Heels return to their home court looking to rebound from back-to-back losses at the Maui Invitational. Last Tuesday, the Tar Heels fell 85-72 to Auburn, followed by a heart-wrenching 94-91 overtime defeat to Michigan State on Wednesday.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Alabama Crimson Tide NCAAM game, plus plenty more.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Alabama Crimson Tide: Date and tip-off time
The North Carolina Tar Heels and Alabama Crimson Tide will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 7:15 pm ET/4:15 pm PT at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
| Date | Wednesday, December 4, 2024 |
| Tip-off Time | 7:15 pm ET/4:15 pm PT |
| Venue | Dean E. Smith Center |
| Location | Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
How to watch North Carolina Tar Heels vs Alabama Crimson Tide on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Alabama Crimson Tide live on:
- TV Channel: ESPN
Streaming service: Fubo
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North Carolina Tar Heels team news & key performers
For North Carolina, Drake Power delivered a standout performance in Maui, dropping a season-high 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting. Ian Jackson also recorded a personal best with 14 points, while the Tar Heels’ leading scorer RJ Davis added 16 points and dished out seven assists. However, Davis faced tough defensive pressure throughout, managing just 6-of-18 from the field.
Alabama Crimson Tide team news & key performers
In Alabama's loss to Oregon, Labaron Philon shone brightest, leading the team with 15 points on an efficient 6-of-8 shooting while also pulling down seven rebounds. Jarin Stevenson, Aden Holloway, and Mark Sears each contributed 11 points, and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. rounded out the Tide's double-figure scorers with 10.