Live blog, updates for UNC basketball vs. Virginia

The North Carolina Tar Heels are finally back in the win column, dominating Notre Dame in a 91-69 blowout Wednesday, but their next test is extremely difficult.

At 12 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, UNC will travel to Charlottesville for another installation of the “South’s Oldest Rivalry” with Virginia.

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The Cavaliers (16-2, 5-1 ACC) are thriving in their first year under head coach Ryan Odom, who came from VCU to take over for the legendary Tony Bennett. UVA’s two losses are to Butler in a neutral-site tournament, then a road loss at in-state rival Virginia Tech.

Despite struggling with perimeter defense and free throw production, North Carolina (15-4, 3-3 ACC) is still a solid team in a re-loaded ACC. Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar form the country’s best frontcourt, while head coach Hubert Davis appears to be finding his best rotations.

As you watch or listen to today’s game, make sure you’re checking her throughout for live updates from Tar Heels wire!

What channel is UNC at Virginia on Saturday? Time, TV schedule, radio

TV Channel: ESPN2

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Time: 12 p.m. ET

Radio: SiriusXM (Channel 83 and 194)

Website: WatchESPN

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UNC vs. Virginia prediction, picks, odds

This is a brutal matchup for North Carolina.

Start with the perimeter. Virginia is shooting 37.1% from 3-point range — third in the ACC and 37th nationally among more than 360 Division I teams. UNC, meanwhile, sits dead last in the league in 3-point defense, and opponents have been feasting from deep. That’s not a small flaw; it’s the exact weakness you don’t want to bring into a game against a team that spaces the floor and shoots confidently.

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Then there’s the frontcourt. For weeks, Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson have had a physical and size advantage most nights. Virginia can actually match — and maybe surpass — that. Power forward Thijs De Ridder (16.1 points, 6.2 rebounds) and 7-footers Johann Grunloh (8.6 points,…

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