College basketball blue bloods meet Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden with North Carolina battling UCLA in the CBS Sports Classic.
The Tar Heels (6-5) continue their non-conference gauntlet; already, they have played four top-10 teams.
Tuesday's six-point loss to No. 7 Florida at least offered several reasons for optimism. Senior guard RJ Davis (29 points) played his best game of the year while the Tar Heels fought hard to dig out of a 17-point hole.
But things don't get easier against the 18th-ranked Bruins (10-1), who have won nine consecutive games since an early-season loss to New Mexico.
UCLA touts a deep and well-balanced roster. Through 11 games, six different players have led the Bruins in scoring in a single game.
North Carolina is 7-1 all time against UCLA, with the last meeting occurring in the 2022 Sweet Sixteen, a seven-point Tar Heels victory.
Here is everything you need to know about watching North Carolina vs. UCLA on Saturday, including TV and live stream information.
What channel is North Carolina vs. UCLA on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo | Paramount+
North Carolina vs. UCLA will air live on CBS.
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North Carolina vs. UCLA can also be streamed live on Paramount+.
North Carolina vs. UCLA start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 21
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
Tip-off of North Carolina vs. UCLA is set for 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 21.
The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York City as a part of the CBS Sports Classic.
North Carolina vs. UCLA radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 193, 388
Listen to North Carolina vs. UCLA live with SiriusXM on channel 193 for the Tar Heels broadcast and channel 388 for the Bruins call.
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North Carolina men's basketball schedule 2024-25
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 21 | vs UCLA | 3 p.m. |
| Dec. 29 | vs Campbell | 8 p.m. |
| Jan. 1 | at Louisville | 6 p.m. |
| Jan. 4 | at Notre Dame | 12 pm. |
| Jan. 7 | vs SMU | 9 p.m. |
UCLA men's basketball schedule 2024-25
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 21 | vs North Carolina | 3 p.m. |
| Dec. 28 | vs Gonzaga | 4 p.m. |
| Jan. 4 | at Nebraska | 2 p.m. |
| Jan. 7 | vs Michigan | 10 p.m. |
| Jan. 10 | at Maryland | 8 p.m. |
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