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UNC Newcomers Power Season-Opening Romps for Men and Women, Kansas Up Next

New faces delivered immediate production across both teams, signaling a rapid remake.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 24: Caleb Wilson #8 of the North Carolina Tar Heels shoots a three pointer over Richie Saunders #15 of the Brigham Young Cougars during the second half of their exhibition game at the Delta Center on October 24, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 24: Kyan Evans #0 of the North Carolina Tar Heels calls out a play during the second half of their exhibition game against the Brigham Young Cougars at the Delta Center on October 24, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • No. 25 North Carolina men beat Central Arkansas 94-54, led by freshman Caleb Wilson’s 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting.
  • Transfer Henri Veesaar posted 14 points and 10 rebounds, Kyan Evans added 15 with four 3-pointers, and Seth Trimble scored 12 in the rout.
  • Luka Bogavac was cleared to play roughly 30 minutes before tipoff and debuted with 10 points and five assists as the first substitute.
  • No. 11 North Carolina women opened with a 90-42 win over North Carolina Central, as freshman Nyla Brooks scored 15 off the bench.
  • Ciera Toomey and Nyla Harris recorded double-doubles, UNC won its eighth straight opener, and the men host No. 19 Kansas on Friday with Wilson on the Naismith preseason watch list.