UNC Basketball to Play Wofford at Carmichael Arena in Throwback Game This Season
By Parker White
North Carolina will go back in time and play at their first home gym, the Carmichael Arena, on December 15 against Wofford.
It'll be for just one game, due to a scheduling conflict with Wofford and the fact that the Dean Dome will be hosting commencement that day, but it's a welcome sight to many long-time Carolina fans.
Wonderful news from #UNC yesterday as they announced the December 15th game against Wofford will be played in Carmichael Arena. It’s been a little while since they’ve played there. https://t.co/e2QaTDkk0I pic.twitter.com/dlcpcSNzyG
— Tar Heel Blog (@tarheelblog) July 12, 2019
“Due to Wofford’s playing schedule and Carolina’s travel schedule to Gonzaga, it was necessary to play the game on the 15, but of course we knew that is the date of Commencement,” said senior associate director of athletics Clint Gwaltney. “We appreciate both coach (Roy) Williams’ and Wofford’s flexibility in agreeing to move the game to another venue. It should be an outstanding environment in which to play that game.”
UNC announces first men’s basketball game in Carmichael Arena since 1986, coming Sunday, Dec. 15 against Wofford. https://t.co/LTvz1YCNmm
— DTH Sports (@DTHSports) July 11, 2019
This will be the first men's basketball game played at the Carmichael Arena since 1986, but they did play an NIT game against William and Mary on that surface in 2010.