UNC Basketball Dominates Louisville in Live ACC Showdown — Real-Time Update
North Carolina basketball is putting on a show tonight at home. With 11:30 remaining in the second half, the UNC Tar Heels lead the Louisville Cardinals 56–47 in a high-intensity ACC matchup that has shifted firmly in Carolina's favor after a dominant start to the second half.
UNC vs Louisville: Live Score and Second-Half Surge
The UNC vs Louisville game opened as a nail-biter — the Tar Heels led just 39–38 at halftime. But North Carolina basketball has exploded in the second half, outscoring Louisville 17–9 since the break to push its lead to nine points. The Tar Heels hold a 16-point lead as their biggest advantage of the night.
| Stat | UNC | Louisville |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56 | 47 |
| FG% | 55.8% | 36.7% |
| 3PT% | 35.3% | 32.1% |
| Rebounds | 28 | 26 |
| Points in Paint | 32 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 6 |
Seth Trimble Is Taking Over
The biggest story in the Louisville vs UNC game is guard Seth Trimble, who is having a breakout performance. Trimble has poured in 22 points on a scorching 71.4% shooting (10-of-14 from the field), including 9-of-9 inside the paint. He has taken complete control of the game and is the engine behind UNC basketball's second-half surge.
Louisville vs North Carolina: How the Cardinals Are Hanging In
Despite falling behind, Louisville basketball has shown fight. Guard Mikel Brown Jr. leads the Cardinals with 13 points, though he's struggled with efficiency at 29.4% shooting. J'Vonne Hadley is Louisville's most efficient player tonight, posting 12 points on 71.4% shooting with 6 rebounds. Louisville vs North Carolina remains within striking distance, but the Cardinals' 36.7% overall shooting is making the mountain very steep.
UNC Basketball: Paint Dominance Tells the Story
North Carolina basketball is winning the interior battle convincingly. The Tar Heels have outscored Louisville Cardinals basketball 32–18 in points in the paint and converted 13 second-chance points to Louisville's 6. Luka Bogavac has added 10 points off the bench, and Henri Veesaar is contributing 8 points while anchoring the frontcourt.
UNC Basketball Schedule: What's Next After Louisville
With the Louisville vs North Carolina result trending toward a Tar Heels win, here's a look at UNC's upcoming ACC schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb. 28 | vs. Virginia Tech | Chapel Hill |
| Wed, Mar. 4 | vs. Clemson | Chapel Hill |
Louisville vs North Carolina Prediction — Final Outlook
With 11:30 left and UNC basketball shooting nearly 56% from the floor, the Tar Heels are firmly in control. Unless Louisville can ignite a serious three-point barrage — they've attempted 28 triples tonight — a North Carolina basketball victory appears the likely outcome. The Tar Heels' paint dominance, second-chance points, and the Trimble explosion make it very difficult for Louisville basketball to complete a comeback from nine down in the closing minutes.
