North Carolina vs. Notre Dame Postgame Notes
UNC Basketball is 12-0 at home this season.
Caleb Wilson led both teams with 22 points and led UNC with five assists. It was Wilson's 13th 20-point game, one shy of the UNC freshman record (14 by Tyler Hansbrough in 2005-06).
Henri Veesaar leads UNC in plus/minus this season at +279. Junior guard
Jaydon Young made his first start for the Tar Heels. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts Joins College Football Playoff Board of Managers
University of North Carolina Chancellor Lee H. Roberts has been named to the College Football Playoff Board of Managers. Roberts replaces Clemson University President Jim Clements, who retired on December 31, 2025. Comprised of 11 University Presidents and Chancellors, the board governs College Football Playoff business, property, and affairs. (
The ACC)
Video: Carolina Insider - Post-Notre Dame Reactions & Interviews
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Jones Angell and Adam Lucas for Carolina Insider postgame reactions as they break down the Tar Heels' 91-69 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, review game stats and highlights, speak with coach
Hubert Davis and
Caleb Wilson, and more.
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Thu Jan 22
Hubert Davis Lauds Caleb Wilson’s Leadership After Cal Loss: 'It really ignited our team'
Caleb Wilson couldn’t believe what he was seeing. On the flight back from a disastrous two-game west coast trip to Stanford and Cal, Wilson was watching video from the game against the Bears. The five-star freshman forward and future lottery pick in the NBA Draft didn’t need an in-flight meal. He was being served a heaping portion of humble pie. (
Chapelboro.com)
Box Score: North Carolina 91, Notre Dame 69
View the complete box score from the No. 22 North Carolina Tar Heels' 91-69 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Wednesday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (
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Thu Jan 22
Lucas: Three For All
Something to remember about
Caleb Wilson: he usually does what he says he's going to do. Before the season, before anyone in Chapel Hill had seen him play in a game, he said the following: "Most people don't know I'm an elite passer. I can create opportunities for everybody on the team. My midrange and post game is above my years." (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Basketball Puts Foot on Gas in Decisive 91-69 Win Over Notre Dame
UNC's defense didn't allow a Notre Dame response over the final 20 minutes, something it's struggled with immensely the last three weeks. That, according to forward
Caleb Wilson, was thanks to better communication and an increased effort from the Tar Heels. "Taking pride in defense,"
Caleb Wilson said, was the biggest key to the second-half pull-away. (
TarHeel247)
Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Basketball Cruises Past Notre Dame
Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina discuss UNC Basketball's 91-69 win over Notre Dame on Wednesday night, the Tar Heels' defense, three-point shooting, the dynamics of North Carolina's new starting lineup, and much more.
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Thu Jan 22
Caleb Wilson finds voice as leader, wanting to make most of his season as Tar Heel
Caleb Wilson knows his UNC Basketball career will be over after his only experience with March Madness, and he didn’t like how the last couple of weeks went. "For me, honestly, I just know that my time here is limited, and I want to make the most of it. So, every game matters to me." Part of that is much more than the flashy dunks and the prolific numbers. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Tar Heels Cruise Past Notre Dame, 91-69 - Highlights
Caleb Wilson scored 22 points while frontcourt mate
Henri Veesaar notched a 15-point, 12-rebound double-double for the Tar Heels as No. 22 North Carolina cruised to a 91-69 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Wednesday night in Chapel Hill. Check out the highlights.
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Wed Jan 21
Video: Hubert Davis Post-Notre Dame Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 91-69 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Wednesday night at the Smith Center.
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Wed Jan 21
Lucas: UNC vs. Notre Dame Rapid Reactions
UNC got the win it needed in beating Notre Dame, 91-69. The Tar Heels had a huge edge in the frontcourt. Carolina got 37 points and 19 rebounds from
Caleb Wilson (22 and 7) and
Henri Veesaar (15 and 12). And in some of the best news, that pair only had to play 30 minutes (Wilson) and 28 (Veesaar) as the Tar Heels try to keep that duo fresh. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: UNC Basketball Players Post-Notre Dame Press Conference
North Carolina center
Henri Veesaar, point guard
Derek Dixon, and forward
Caleb Wilson speak with reporters following the No. 22 Tar Heels' 91-69 win over Notre Dame on Wednesday in Chapel Hill.
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Wed Jan 21
Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar lead way as No. 22 North Carolina rolls past Notre Dame, 91-69
Caleb Wilson had 22 points while frontcourt mate
Henri Veesaar added a double-double to help No. 22 North Carolina beat Notre Dame 91-69 on Wednesday. The 7-foot Veesaar had 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Tar Heels (15-4, 3-3
ACC standings), who had lost three of four amid a defensive downturn — notably against shots from behind the arc. (
Associated Press)
North Carolina Goes Wire To Wire, Beats Notre Dame 91-69
UNC got back on track Wednesday, blowing by Notre Dame 91-69, in a game that the Fighting Irish never led. Carolina opened the second half on an 8-0 run to extend their lead to 17 by the 18:19 mark. From there the Tar Heels never looked back, as the UNC lead would grow to as many as 29 at the 9:40 mark of the second half en route to the blowout. (
Inside Carolina)