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.