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: UNC saw seven players score in double digits , shooting 61% from the field in the first half alone.

: Formerly fierce CIAA rivals before NCCU's move to Division I, these two "state-line" programs have a deep history in both basketball and football. NCCU led their most recent basketball matchup (July 2022) with a 69-56 win. Johnson C. Smith v North Carolina - Link 2

The matchup between and the University of North Carolina (UNC) primarily takes place in men's basketball, often as an exhibition game that highlights the regional connection between these two historic North Carolina institutions. Recent Matchup: October 27, 2024 : UNC saw seven players score in double

: The JCSU football team recently won the 2025 CIAA Championship , their first title since 1969. The matchup between and the University of North

: These games serve as a platform for JCSU, a Division II HBCU, to compete on a national stage against elite Power 5 talent while celebrating North Carolina's deep basketball culture. Historical Context & Other Rivalries

The university is currently experiencing a massive athletic resurgence:

: JCSU's primary historical rival is Livingstone College . This rivalry is famous for the first-ever Black college football game played on December 27, 1892. JCSU's Recent Success (2025)