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Bogavac’s season-high 20 powers UNC past Clemson at Smith Center
sports1 month ago

Bogavac’s season-high 20 powers UNC past Clemson at Smith Center

UNC defeated Clemson 67-63 in Chapel Hill as Luka Bogavac scored a season-high 20 points, Jarin Stevenson grabbed a career-best 10 rebounds, and Henri Veesaar handed out four assists. The Tar Heels improved to 24-6 overall and 12-5 in ACC, extended their home win streak to 18 and went 18-0 at the Smith Center this season. UNC shot 37.9% and hit 12 threes (12-27, 44.4%), while Clemson outscored UNC 34-18 in the paint. Bogavac drilled six 3-pointers—the most by a Tar Heel this season—and Dixon added nine points off the bench. Caleb Wilson was out with a broken hand, and UNC heads to Duke next.

Bogavac's six 3s spark UNC past Clemson, 18-0 at home
sports1 month ago

Bogavac's six 3s spark UNC past Clemson, 18-0 at home

Luka Bogavac buried six 3-pointers and scored a career-best 20 as No. 17 North Carolina edged Clemson 67-63, extending the Tar Heels’ home winning streak to a program-record 18-0. Zayden High added 13 points and Jarin Stevenson 9 points with 10 rebounds as UNC erased a halftime deficit with a 12-0 run, and Bogavac closed it out with clutch late free throws in a win that sets up a weekend matchup with No. 1 Duke.

Bogavac shines as UNC claws past Clemson on Senior Night, 67-63
mens-basketball1 month ago

Bogavac shines as UNC claws past Clemson on Senior Night, 67-63

Carolina rallied from a second-half deficit to beat Clemson 67-63 on Senior Night at the Smith Center, led by Luka Bogavac's 20 points (17 in the second half) and a pair of late free throws, with key contributions from Jarin Stevenson and Henri Veesaar as UNC extended its home winning streak to 18-0 and positioned itself for ACC Tournament seeding.

Tar Heels fall short in Cal showdown after late rally fizzles
mens-basketball2 months ago

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.

sports5 months ago

UNC Men's Basketball Secures Convincing Win Over Radford

Luka Bogavac had a standout debut for UNC, leading in scoring and assists, and is committed to improving his game, emphasizing team contribution and adapting to college basketball after professional experience. Despite missed shots, his veteran mindset and playmaking are key assets for the Tar Heels as they aim for success this season.