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In their most recent high-profile meeting, the 9th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the JCSU Golden Bulls in an exhibition game at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill.

While "North Carolina" often refers to the UNC Tar Heels, JCSU maintains fierce, long-standing rivalries with other state-based institutions: Johnson C. Smith v North Carolina - Link 2

: 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. In their most recent high-profile meeting, the 9th-ranked

: 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 : These games serve as a platform for

: The JCSU football team recently won the 2025 CIAA Championship , their first title since 1969.

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