Overview
- Freshman Caleb Wilson scored 22 in his hometown, setting a UNC record with his 15th 20-point game and extending his double-figure streak to 21 straight contests.
- Henri Veesaar added 20 points and 12 rebounds as the Tar Heels controlled the paint and piled up second-chance points.
- UNC matched its program low with just two turnovers and logged 21 assists in a balanced, efficient performance.
- The Tar Heels led 52-37 at halftime, pushed the margin to 21 after the break, and moved to 17-4 overall and 5-3 in the ACC.
- Georgia Tech fell to 11-11 (2-7 ACC) despite Baye Ndongo’s 27 points, with UNC now turning to Syracuse on Monday before a Duke matchup that will feature ESPN College GameDay in Chapel Hill.