The ACC Tournament heats up this afternoon when the North Carolina Tar Heels square off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a matchup loaded with NCAA Tournament implications.
RJ Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels drives to the basket against Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils during the second half of the game at Dean E. Smith Center on… RJ Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels drives to the basket against Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils during the second half of the game at Dean E. Smith Center on March 08, 2025 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
How to Watch No. 12 Notre Dame vs No. 5 North Carolina
- Date: Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM EDT
- Channel: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo (Try for free)
The Fighting Irish have some newfound momentum after a close first-round victory, arriving energized after edging out Pitt in dramatic fashion, 55-54. In a game that came down to the final seconds, Notre Dame held firm defensively and proved once again why March basketball can be magical.
Riding the wave of their emotional victory, they’ll be eager to extend their run and spoil North Carolina’s hopes along the way.
Meanwhile, the Tar Heels enter today’s contest with their NCAA Tournament hopes hanging by a thread. Sitting at 20-12 on the season, North Carolina knows that a strong showing in the ACC Tournament is crucial to impressing the selection committee and locking down a spot in the Big Dance. With star talent ready to take the court, the Tar Heels are focused, fired up, and fully aware that their March Madness dreams depend on every possession from here on out.
Will the Tar Heels find their rhythm and take a giant step toward the NCAA Tournament, or will Notre Dame keep the Cinderella dreams alive for at least another day?
Tune in this afternoon as these two storied ACC teams collide in a battle you won’t want to miss.
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