In a thrilling early-season college basketball game, the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks narrowly defeated the No. 9 North Carolina Tar Heels 92-89. Kansas established a 20-point lead in the first half, but North Carolina mounted a comeback to briefly take the lead in the second half. Key performances included Hunter Dickinson's 20 points and 10 rebounds for Kansas, while North Carolina's Seth Trimble led with 19 points. Despite North Carolina's efforts, a missed three-pointer by Elliot Cadeau at the buzzer sealed their fate. The game was a rematch of the 2022 NCAA championship, and it marked North Carolina's first visit to Kansas since 1960, further intensifying the rivalry's narrative.