University of Wyoming
University of North Carolina
11/8/2026 10:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
First meeting Since 2003
LARAMIE, Wyo. (Nov. 8, 2026) - The Cowboys hit the road for the first time this season heading to North Carolina to face the Tar Heels in the Dean E. Smith Center on Tuesday evening at 5 p.m. MT. It is the second meeting all-time between the two schools with the first meeting coming in the National Invitation Tournament in 2003.
Fans can listen to the contest, as well as follow stats on GoWyo.com. The game will be broadcast live on radio over the 26 affiliate stations of the Cowboy Sports Network with Keith Kelley on the call and Kevin McKinney on Color.
The contest will be televised on the ACC Network with Anish Shroff on the call with Terrence Oglesby analyzing the action.
About The Teams
Wyoming head into the game with a 2-0 overall record after wins to open the season over Idaho State and Regis. Wyoming is averaging 94 points per game on the season and allow 55 per night. UW is shooting 52.5 percent from the field and hold opponents to 34 percent from the field. Wyoming is recording 11.5 steals per game on the season, a number that ranks second in the MW this season. Wyoming also grabs 45.5 rebounds per night and had 21 on the offensive glass on Friday.
North Carolina heads into the contest with a 2-0 record after defeating Wofford by a score of 109-70 on Friday. UNC also owns a win over Western Carolina in the season opener. North Carolina is averaging 94.5 points per game under former Nuggets head coach Michael Malone. The Tar Heels are shooting 48 percent from the field with opponents shooting 34 percent from the field. UNC is hitting nearly 10 threes per game and average only 8.5 turnovers per game.
About The Players
Wyoming is led in scoring by Nasir (Naz) Meyer at 14.5 points per game along with 6.5 rebounds per game. He is shooting 53 percent from the field. Khaden Bennett adds 14 points per game and six rebounds. Gavin Gores adds 9.5 points per game and 4.5 rebounds. Renars Sondors adds nine points per game and has a team-high five three pointers. Canin Jefferson has nine assists on the season to lead the team.
The Tar Heels are led by Terrence Brown at 17.5 points per game on the season. He is shooting 78 percent from the line going 14-of-18 in two games. Matt Able is adding 12 points per game. Jaydon Young has hit six threes this season and adds 10.5 points per game. Maximo Adams adds 7.5 rebounds per game to lead the team.
About The Series
Wyoming is 0-1 all-time against North Carolina with the only meeting coming in the NIT in 2003, as UNC won the contest 90-74 on March 24, 2003.
Up Next
The Cowboys remain on the road heading to Front Range for Denver on Saturday for a 1 p.m. start on ESPN+.
