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.
While "North Carolina" often refers to the UNC Tar Heels, JCSU maintains fierce, long-standing rivalries with other state-based institutions: Johnson C. Smith v North Carolina - Link 2
: UNC saw seven players score in double digits , shooting 61% from the field in the first half alone. In their most recent high-profile meeting, the 9th-ranked
: JCSU's primary historical rival is Livingstone College . This rivalry is famous for the first-ever Black college football game played on December 27, 1892. JCSU's Recent Success (2025) This rivalry is famous for the first-ever Black
: These games serve as a platform for JCSU, a Division II HBCU, to compete on a national stage against elite Power 5 talent while celebrating North Carolina's deep basketball culture. Historical Context & Other Rivalries
: The JCSU football team recently won the 2025 CIAA Championship , their first title since 1969.
