Johnson C. Smith V North Carolina - Link 2 May 2026

: 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 North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the JCSU Golden Bulls in an exhibition game at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. Johnson C. Smith v North Carolina - Link 2

: The JCSU football team recently won the 2025 CIAA Championship , their first title since 1969. : Formerly fierce CIAA rivals before NCCU's move

The matchup between and the University of North Carolina (UNC) primarily takes place in men's basketball, often as an exhibition game that highlights the regional connection between these two historic North Carolina institutions. Recent Matchup: October 27, 2024 : The JCSU football team recently won the

The university is currently experiencing a massive athletic resurgence: