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Wilson Extends Streak as No. 12 UNC Blasts ECU to Cap 12-1 Nonconference Start

UNC enters ACC play at 12-1, its best opening since 2008-09.

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

  • North Carolina posted a season-high 99 points in a 99-51 rout of East Carolina, shooting 54% with 12 made threes.
  • Freshman Caleb Wilson finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds for his fifth straight 20-point game, the first UNC freshman to do so since Phil Ford in 1975.
  • UNC’s defense held ECU to 26% shooting and 2-of-22 from deep, forced 17 turnovers that became 26 Tar Heel points, and limited AAC scoring leader Jordan Riley to 11 points on 4-for-24.
  • Henri Veesaar added 16 points and 10 boards with four threes, Luka Bogavac scored 15, and Seth Trimble had 12 in his second game back from a broken forearm.
  • Hubert Davis continues to manage point guard minutes with Derek Dixon gaining run over Kyan Evans, and ACC play begins Dec. 30 at home against Florida State.