Overview
- North Carolina beat Navy 73-61 in Chapel Hill, closing a five-game homestand and improving to 5-0.
- Freshman Caleb Wilson posted 23 points, 12 rebounds, four steals and three blocks, sparking a decisive second-half run.
- UNC held Navy to 30.4% shooting, marking a fourth opponent this season kept under 40% from the field.
- The victory made UNC the third Division I men's program to reach 2,400 all-time wins, joining Kentucky and Kansas.
- Ranked No. 18 in the AP Poll and No. 19 in the Coaches Poll, the Tar Heels head to the Fort Myers Tip-Off before a road test at Kentucky.