Henri Veesaar matches season-high 26 points to lead No. 18 North Carolina past Virginia Tech

Posted Feb 28, 2026
Henri Veesaar matched a season-high with 26 points, Seth Trimble scored 20, and No. 18 North Carolina pulled away in the second half to beat Virginia Tech 89-82 on Saturday. Jonathan Powell scored 15 off the bench, 13 of which came before halftime. The Tar Heels improved to 17-0 at home, matching their most wins in a season at the Smith Center. (Associated Press)

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