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Bogavac Starts as No. 18 UNC Improves to 3-0 With 89-74 Win Over Radford

Shooting inconsistency remains a concern before Friday’s visit from NC Central.

Overview

  • A 22-9 burst late in the first half opened a 44-31 cushion, and UNC’s lead reached 26 before closing out the Highlanders.
  • Senior guard Seth Trimble is out after surgery for a broken left forearm and will miss the rest of non-conference play.
  • Luka Bogavac stepped into the lineup with a team-high 19 points and five assists in his first college start.
  • Freshman Caleb Wilson recorded 13 points and 14 rebounds for his third consecutive double-double.
  • The Tar Heels shot 38.5% from the field, went 8-for-31 from three, and missed 18 free throws on 49 attempts ahead of hosting NC Central on Friday.