The North Carolina Tar Heels (12-3) hope to extend a three-game win streak when they host the California Golden Bears (9-5) on January 1, 2026 at Carmichael Arena.
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North Carolina vs. Cal: Jan. 1 Viewing Options
- When: Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET
- Where: Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- TV channel: ACC Network
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North Carolina's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.9 | 21 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 37.5 | 93 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.7 | 120 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 27.5 | 46 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.6 | 32 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 18.6 | 87 |
Cal's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.2 | 96 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 38.8 | 157 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.1 | 139 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 28.6 | 64 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.4 | 60 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 288 |
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North Carolina vs. Cal Top Players
North Carolina
- Indya Nivar: 11.8 PTS, 5.5 REB, 3.5 AST, 3.2 STL, 0.7 BLK
- Ciera Toomey: 11.3 PTS, 7.1 REB, 1.6 AST, 0.7 STL, 1.5 BLK
- Elina Aarnisalo: 10.9 PTS, 3.2 REB, 2.7 AST, 1.4 STL, 0.1 BLK
- Nyla Harris: 9.9 PTS, 6.0 REB, 0.9 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.4 BLK
- Nyla Brooks: 10.9 PTS, 2.7 REB, 1.1 AST, 1.0 STL, 0.3 BLK
Cal
- Sakima Walker: 10.9 PTS, 6.8 REB, 1.4 AST, 0.4 STL, 1.9 BLK
- Miracle Sheppard: 10.2 PTS, 4.4 REB, 2.5 AST, 1.8 STL, 0.8 BLK
- Lulu Twidale: 13.9 PTS, 3.8 REB, 2.9 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.0 BLK
- Taylor Barnes: 9.3 PTS, 5.1 REB, 1.9 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.4 BLK
- Aliyahna Morris: 8.1 PTS, 3.2 REB, 3.6 AST, 0.8 STL, 0.1 BLK
North Carolina's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2025 | Boston University | W 82-40 | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Louisville | L 76-66 | Home |
| 12/17/2025 | UNC Wilmington | W 84-34 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Charleston Southern | W 93-74 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Boston College | W 90-39 | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Cal | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Stanford | - | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Notre Dame | - | Away |
| 1/15/2026 | Miami (FL) | - | Home |
| 1/18/2026 | Florida State | - | Away |
| 1/22/2026 | Georgia Tech | - | Away |
Cal's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2025 | San Jose State | W 92-42 | Home |
| 12/10/2025 | Idaho | W 68-61 | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Stanford | L 78-69 | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | USC | L 61-57 | Neutral site |
| 12/28/2025 | Cal Poly | W 91-50 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | North Carolina | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | NC State | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Duke | - | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Wake Forest | - | Home |
| 1/15/2026 | Syracuse | - | Away |
| 1/18/2026 | Boston College | - | Away |