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No. 12 North Carolina Blasts East Carolina 99–51 to Cap Nonconference Slate

Caleb Wilson enters ACC play on a five-game 20-point tear.

Dec 22, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Davidson Wildcats guard Ian Platteeuw (16) and Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) fight for the opening jump ball of the game at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Dec 22, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) dunks during the second half against the East Carolina Pirates at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
Dec 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats fouls Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) during the second half of the game at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
Dec 22, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; West Georgia Wolves forward Shelton Williams-Dryden (4) shoots a free throw against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Tar Heels moved to 12-1 with a season-high 99 points, shooting 54% from the field and making 12 three-pointers.
  • Freshman Caleb Wilson delivered 21 points and 12 rebounds for his fifth straight 20-point game, the first UNC freshman to do so since Phil Ford in 1975.
  • Henri Veesaar posted 16 points and 10 rebounds with four threes, Luka Bogavac scored 15, and Seth Trimble added 12 in his first home game since his forearm injury.
  • East Carolina shot 26% overall and 2-for-22 from deep as Jordan Riley was limited to 11 points on 4-of-24 shooting, while Gio Emejuru led the Pirates with 21 and 14.
  • Hubert Davis went to the bench with over six minutes left and UNC closed on a 17-5 run, extending its in-state, non-ACC streak to 52 wins as ACC play opens Dec. 30 vs. Florida State with point-guard minutes between Derek Dixon and Kyan Evans under watch.