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North Carolina vs. Georgetown Postgame Notes

It was the fourth time this season and the second game in a row Caleb Wilson (20 points and 14 rebounds) and Henri Veesaar (18 points and 15 rebounds) both had double-doubles. It was the first time two Tar Heels scored 18 or more points and had 14 or more rebounds since Sean May and Marvin Williams against Iowa State in 2005 NCAA Tournament. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Basketball Confident After Four-Game Stretch

When the UNC Basketball schedule was released, many pointed to the four-game stretch starting in late November as pivotal. They had games against St. Bonaventure, Michigan State, Kentucky, and Georgetown — all teams that could be playing in late March. Most believed that UNC needed to win at least two of those, and three would've been great. (TarHeel247)

Lucas: Throwbacks

UNC's frontcourt duo of Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar are very good separately. But they're especially devastating together. Stop Wilson and Veesaar is going to get the rebound. Force Veesaar to give up the ball and it might be to Wilson, the nation's leading dunker (28 so far this year) who is likely to try and cram the ball through the rim. (GoHeels.com)

Caleb Wilson Sports New Look, Finds Better Looks In UNC's Win Over Georgetown

UNC freshman forward Caleb Wilson used Sunday to try new things on the court, starting with his look. Wilson donned a white headband for the first time this season. From a basketball standpoint, Wilson made some necessary alterations to account for Georgetown’s defensive coverages. In UNC’s previous three games, double teams increased. (Inside Carolina)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - Tar Heels Body Up, Blow Out Georgetown

Henri Veesaar was hot, scoring 12 of his 18 points in the first half, while his running mate Caleb Wilson quietly recorded 20 and 14 to lead the Tar Heels to the 81-61 win over Georgetown. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley discuss the win and the performance of Hubert Davis’s team. (View Video)

Physical lessons pay off as UNC Basketball muscles past Georgetown

There have been plenty of lessons in dealing with physicality for No. 16 North Carolina in the first nine games, and Hubert Davis says that progress has been evident. Georgetown was the victim of that evolution Sunday as the Tar Heels used their length and defensive versatility to hold the Hoyas to 22% second-half shooting in a convincing 81-61 victory. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar Lead UNC Basketball's 81-61 Win Over Georgetown - Highlights

Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson led the way with double-doubles as 16th-ranked North Carolina pulled away from Georgetown, 81-61, on Sunday at the Smith Center. The dynamic forward duo combined for 38 points and 29 rebounds in the victory. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Box Score: North Carolina 81, Georgetown 61

View the complete box score from the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels' 81-61 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas on Sunday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Video: Hubert Davis Post-Georgetown Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with the media following the No. 16 Tar Heels' 81-61 win over the Georgetown Hoyas on Sunday night at the Smith Center. (View Video)

Lucas: Rapid Reactions - UNC vs. Georgetown

The Tar Heels got a solid 81-61 win over Georgetown on Sunday evening at the Smith Center. Carolina's combination of big men was just too much. Henri Veesaar had 18 points and 15 rebounds and Caleb Wilson had 20 points and 14 rebounds. Derek Dixon made three of his five three-point attempts and is now 12-for-25 from three on the season. (GoHeels.com)

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