The UNC basketball team has a strong historical record against nearby rival NC State, boasting a 166-80 series lead. They've dominated recently, winning 38 of their last 44 meetings and sweeping this season's two regular-season matchups.
In ACC Tournament history, Carolina has a 4-2 edge over State in their title bouts, winning in 1968, 1975, 1997, and 2007, while NC State took the title in 1959 and 1987.
NC State's 1987 title tied them with UNC for the most ACC titles at the time, with 10 each, three more than Duke. Now, 37 years later, NC State is still at 10 while UNC looks to close the gap with its 19th title, coming within three of Duke's record.
NC State's current No. 10 seed and their remarkable run of four consecutive wins in the Capital One Arena has caught attention, especially since their NCAA Tournament hopes and coach Kevin Keatts' job security are on the line.
Given NC State's underdog status and their impressive recent performances, national media members are starting to root openly for them to upset the No. 1 seed Tar Heels, who are on an eight-game winning streak, adding an exciting twist to the tournament.
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