North Carolina Tar Heels vs California Golden Bears — Men's Basketball, Saturday, January 17, 2026

California Golden Bears beat No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels 84-78 in men's basketball on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA.

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Men's Basketball
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North Carolina Tar Heels

North Carolina

Atlantic Coast Conference

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California Golden Bears

California

Atlantic Coast Conference

North Carolina Tar Heels

78
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California Golden Bears

84

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Haas Pavilion

Berkeley, CA

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Game facts
DateSaturday, January 17, 2026
Final scoreNorth Carolina Tar Heels 78, California Golden Bears 84
VenueHaas Pavilion
CityBerkeley, CA
Conference gameYes
Rank (entering)North Carolina Tar Heels: No. 14

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears beat No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels 84-78 in men's basketball on Saturday, January 17, 2026.