- Matchup: Wyoming Cowboys vs North Carolina Tar Heels
- Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Venue: Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The North Carolina Tar Heels (2-0) will host the Wyoming Cowboys (2-0) at the Dean E. Smith Center this Tuesday evening.
In their previous outing, the Wyoming Cowboys defeated Idaho State decisively, with a score of 93-62. The Cowboys achieved a commendable 50.0% shooting accuracy (32 of 64) and hit 8 out of 23 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they converted 21 of their 28 attempts, representing a 75.0% success rate. Wyoming dominated the boards, securing 45 rebounds, including 18 offensive boards. They provided 20 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and made 11 steals. On defense, Wyoming limited Idaho State to a mere 31.0% shooting percentage, as the opposition made 18 of their 58 shots. Idaho State had 9 assists and 4 steals in this game, while also gathering 20 rebounds, with 11 offensive and 9 defensive. They finished with a free-throw percentage of 74.1%, sinking 20 of 27 attempts and converting 6 of 20 from beyond the arc. Both teams committed 21 personal fouls during the matchup.
Nasir Meyer was a standout performer, shooting 60.0% from the field, dishing out 2 assists, and grabbing 9 rebounds in 25 minutes of play, scoring a total of 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting.
Wyoming enters the game with a perfect record of 2-0 this season. They are averaging 94.0 points per game (48th in the nation) and boast an impressive 52.5% shooting percentage. The Cowboys are hitting 38.5% of their three-point attempts (15 of 39) and also own a free-throw percentage of 75.0%. As a unit, they collect 45.5 rebounds per game and have a total of 39 assists this season, ranking 108th nationally in assists. Wyoming is averaging 11.5 turnovers and committing 18.5 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Cowboys force 16.5 turnovers and draw 22.0 fouls per game. They are allowing just 26.8% shooting from three-point territory and rank 29th in college basketball for points allowed per game (55.0). The defense permits an opponent shooting percentage of 34.3% (37 of 108) and averages 25.0 rebounds conceded per game. They have given up a total of 17 assists this season, ranking 37th in Division 1.
Last time out, the North Carolina Tar Heels achieved a solid victory against Wofford, finishing 109-70. In terms of rebounding, they allowed Wofford to collect 38 total boards (14 offensive). North Carolina struggled from long range, shooting 28.0% on 7 of 25 attempts, but excelled at the free-throw line, making 17 of 24 (70.8%). Wofford managed to shoot 33.3% (23 of 69) for the game. Overall, the Tar Heels shot 52.1% from the floor, going 38 of 73, and made 10 of 25 three-pointers (40.0%). With Wofford committing 21 personal fouls, North Carolina had 29 free throw attempts, turning the ball over 8 times and recording 7 steals. The Tar Heels gathered 34 defensive rebounds and added 14 offensive boards for a total of 48.
Terrence Brown had a significant impact for the Tar Heels, scoring 21 points in just 18 minutes, going 7 for 11 (63.6%) while also recording 1 rebound and 1 assist.
North Carolina also holds a 2-0 record this season. The Tar Heels average 17.5 fouls per game and shoot 75.0% from the charity stripe. With an assist rate of 15.0 per contest (ranked 189th), they are turning the ball over just 8.5 times per game. North Carolina has accumulated 189 points this season (94.5 per game), boasting an average of 40.5 rebounds per game. Offensively, they shoot 47.7% from the field, which places them at 144th in college basketball.
Defensively, North Carolina permits opponents to shoot 34.7% from three (17 of 49) and they concede 76.5% at the free-throw line. Their defense averages 9.5 assists and 41.5 rebounds allowed per game—ranking 59th and 321st in Division 1, respectively. They are 182nd in points per game allowed (71.0) and force 11.0 turnovers while holding teams to a shooting percentage of 33.6% (37th in college basketball).
Who will come out on top in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Wyoming
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