Winter Storm Alters Schedules for Duke, NC State, and UNC Basketball Games
A significant winter storm threatening North Carolina and parts of the Southeast has prompted the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) to alter the basketball schedules for several teams. Both men’s and women’s teams will see changes aimed at ensuring safety and maintaining game visibility.
Men’s Basketball Schedule Changes
- Wake Forest at Duke: Rescheduled from 5:45 p.m. to noon on Saturday. Broadcast on The CW.
- North Carolina at Virginia: Rescheduled from 2 p.m. to noon on Saturday. Broadcast on ESPN2.
- NC State at Pitt: Game time remains at noon on Saturday. Broadcast on ESPNU.
- Virginia Tech at Louisville: Rescheduled from 3:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Saturday. Broadcast on The CW.
Women’s Basketball Schedule Changes
- NC State at Virginia: Original date was Sunday, January 25 at noon ET. New date: Saturday, January 24 at 3 p.m. ET. Broadcast on ACCNX.
- Duke at Pitt: Original date was Sunday, January 25 at 2 p.m. ET. New date: Saturday, January 24 at 4 p.m. ET. Broadcast on ACCNX.
- Syracuse at North Carolina: Original date was Sunday, January 25 at 2 p.m. ET. New time: Sunday, January 25 at noon ET. Broadcast details TBA.
These adjustments are a proactive measure in response to the impending winter weather, which is expected to impact travel and game attendance across the region. The ACC continues to prioritize the safety of players, staff, and fans while ensuring that the games can proceed with minimal disruption.
