The Boston College Eagles (9-11, 1-8 ACC) men’s basketball team fell short to the UNC Tar Heels (13-8, 6-3 ACC) 102-96 in overtime on Saturday afternoon. Although down for a majority of the first half,

Boston College women’s basketball fell to Wake Forest, 69-59, on Sunday afternoon at the LJVM Memorial Coliseum.

UNC graduate guard RJ Davis (4) dribbles the ball during a game against Boston College in the Dean E. Smith Center on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. UNC won 102-96 in overtime. Graduate guard RJ Davis said the Tar Heels lacked effort, communication and attention to detail. They struggled to defend ball screens and close out on 3-point shooters.

The Eagles visit the Tar Heels as we continue our college basketball odds series with a Boston College-North Carolina prediction and pick.

Following back-to-back losses, UNC basketball is back at the Smith Center to face Boston College. Here's our prediction for Tar Heels vs. Eagles.

North Carolina escaped what would have been a disastrous loss with a dramatic 102-96 overtime win over the Eagles

This was the type of game the North Carolina Tar Heels needed from Seth Trimble. In his first start since returning from a concussion two and a half weeks ago, Trimble made sure his presence was known with a thunderous dunk just three minutes into the game.