UNC Basketball Marks 500th Win at the Smith Center In Victory Over Wake Forest

Posted Jan 12, 2026
UNC Basketball added another milestone to its storied history Saturday, earning its 500th win at the Smith Center with an 87-84 victory over Wake Forest. For the current Tar Heels, the number was staggering, but the meaning behind it ran deeper. "It's crazy," freshman Caleb Wilson said. "I want to be part of history, so being able to do that is great." (TarHeel247)

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