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Trimble’s late three seals UNC’s dramatic Duke win amid two court storms
UNC edged Duke 71-68 at the Smith Center as Seth Trimble buried a go-ahead 3 from a Derek Dixon feed with 0.4 seconds left, in a rivalry night that saw two court-storming moments. Caleb Wilson led UNC with 23 points and Henri Veesaar added 13 points and 11 rebounds as UNC rallied from a 64-58 deficit with a 13-4 run in the final two minutes, potentially the latest Tar Heel game-winner in UNC-Duke history. The win also featured a touching James Spurling tribute and a club-like, celebratory scene in the tunnel, as UNC looks ahead to Miami.
Tar Heels Ride Transition Tempo to Take Down No. 14 Virginia
Carolina flipped Charlottesville by turning Virginia's possessions into fast breaks with a first-half surge and a number of decisive steals that jump-started their offense. The Tar Heels leveraged quick hit-aheads, including Derek Dixon feeding Caleb Wilson and Jarin Stevenson, to fuel a transition-heavy attack, with Stevenson scoring a season-best 17 as UNC held off No. 14 Virginia 85-80.
Tar Heels Rally Past Virginia 85-80 on the Road
Carolina erased a 16-point first-half deficit to stun No. 14 Virginia 85-80 in Charlottesville, with five UNC players scoring in double figures. A 63.3% second-half shooting burst and a late push led by Jarin Stevenson (17 in the second half) and Caleb Wilson (20 points) powered the comeback, while Derek Dixon added 11 points and seven assists as UNC's depth wore down the Cavaliers who owned the rebounding edge but couldn't close it out.
Tar Heels ignite from deep as Wilson leads UNC past Notre Dame, 91-69
UNC rode a perimeter eruption to a 91-69 victory over Notre Dame at the Smith Center, led by Caleb Wilson’s 22 points and 7 rebounds as eight Tar Heels hit 3-pointers. Wilson emphasized his work on the outside, while Hubert Davis praised getting the ball inside to generate good looks from beyond the arc. The balanced shooting and post-driven approach helped UNC post one of its best offensive efficiencies this season against a top-100 opponent, signaling potential for a more potent three-point attack.
Tar Heels Cruise Past Notre Dame Behind Frontcourt Duo
UNC beat Notre Dame 91-69 at the Smith Center, shaking up the starting five with Jaydon Young in for Jarin Stevenson. Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar powered the frontcourt (37 points, 19 rebounds combined), Wilson adding five assists as UNC stayed fresh. The Heels shot 34 threes (13 made), while exploiting interior opportunities and clamping down on Notre Dame’s offense; UNC has now won six straight against ND and turns to Virginia next.
Tar Heels fall short in Cal showdown after late rally fizzles
Carolina trailed Cal by 15 at halftime and couldn’t sustain a comeback as Cal shot 55.9% from the field (62.5% from three) in the first half. UNC’s defense struggled on the West Coast, and a late surge went 4-for-19 from three in the final 10 minutes, sealing an 84-78 loss. Derek Dixon started and urged better defense; Veesaar had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Wilson contributed late free throws and a late miss, and Hubert Davis acknowledged the team faced adversity and must fight through it.
Cal's Three-Point Burst Edges UNC in Berkeley
Cal jumped out to an early lead and never trailed, beating UNC 84-78 in Berkeley behind hot 3-point shooting (14-for-26); UNC mounted a late rally but couldn’t complete the comeback, with Derek Dixon starting and scoring 14 and Caleb Wilson leading UNC with 17. Free-throw struggles (17-for-28) and late execution cost the Tar Heels, while Bay Area Tar Heel fans packed Haas Pavilion. Next up: a home game vs Notre Dame.
Okorie's 36 Push Stanford Past UNC in Palo Alto
Ebuka Okorie poured in a career-best 36 points with nine assists to lift Stanford to a 95-90 win over North Carolina in Palo Alto. Stanford buried 16 of 28 threes (10 of 16 in the second half), while UNC led for 37:56 but couldn’t close, hampered by late turnovers and a cold second half from deep (1-for-9). Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar each finished with 26, going 12-for-12 from two in the final 20 minutes, and Luka Bogavac added 13 for Stanford. UNC had only seven assists on 32 made baskets, illustrating a ball-python offense, and the Tar Heels will look to rebound at Cal next.
Tar Heels' Defensive Identity Eludes Them in Stanford Loss
Adam Lucas argues UNC’s defense regressed in a 95-90 loss to Stanford, as Ebuka Okorie dropped 36 points with nine assists and Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar added 26 each, highlighting a recent slide in field-goal defense and the need to rediscover the Tar Heels’ defensive edge.
UNC Edges Wake Forest 87-84 in Close Battle
North Carolina defeated Wake Forest 87-84 in a close game marked by free throw struggles and key defensive plays, extending their home winning streak to 11 games and marking their 500th win at the Smith Center. The game featured strong performances from Veesaar and Wilson, with Young stepping up off the bench, and highlighted Wake's three-point shooting prowess. UNC now prepares for a challenging road schedule after this victory.