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No. 12 North Carolina Opens ACC Play With 79–66 Win Over Florida State

Freshman Caleb Wilson's record scoring run underscored UNC's dominance on the glass in its ACC opener.

Overview

  • Caleb Wilson posted 22 points, 16 rebounds and six assists for his 10th double-double, becoming the first UNC freshman with six straight 20-point games.
  • An 18-3 second‑half run turned a tight game into a double‑digit lead that the Tar Heels never relinquished.
  • Seth Trimble contributed 20 points and seven rebounds, Henri Veesaar delivered 12 points and 12 rebounds after halftime, and Kyan Evans hit five threes for 15 points.
  • UNC outrebounded FSU 47-37 with 16 offensive boards and controlled the paint as the Seminoles shot 12-for-40 from three and 35% from the field.
  • North Carolina improved to 13-1 (1-0 ACC) while Florida State fell to 7-7 (0-1) in Luke Loucks’ first ACC game as head coach.