North Carolina vs. USC Upstate Postgame Quotes

UNC Coach Hubert Davis on Jonathan Powell's performance: "He's a guy that can make shots and today, he not only made shots, but timely shots, especially from three. But he's also a really physical defender, very competitive, and just has a passion and desire to be a part of this team and this program. So I was really happy they had a good game today." (GoHeels.com)

Hubert Davis Delivers Emotional Wake-Up Call as UNC Grinds Past USC Upstate

Hubert Davis sat in front of his team and yelled for nearly the entire television timeout. It was a very emotional moment considering this wasn't the standard for UNC Basketball. "We let the game linger on for way too long," Henri Veesaar said after the 80-62 win over USC-Upstate. "We should have put the game to bed with like 10 minutes left." (TarHeel247)

North Carolina vs. USC Upstate Postgame Notes

Jonathan Powell scored a season high and tied his career high with 17 points. Caleb Wilson led both teams with 20 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks. It was his seventh double-double and fourth game with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds. UNC turned the basketball over a season-low six times. The Tar Heels are 60-9 under Hubert Davis at home. (GoHeels.com)

Jonathan Powell Matches Career High, Provides Spark vs. USC Upstate

Amid an otherwise sluggish Saturday outing against USC Upstate, North Carolina found a needed spark from someone new: Jonathan Powell. The West Virginia transfer matched his career high with 17 points while going 3-for-6 from beyond the arc in the 80-62 win. "All I need is a little bit of room," Powell said of his shooting performance Saturday. (Inside Carolina)

Patriots QB Drake Maye takes members of the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket shopping

It was a special day for some members of the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket. About 20 got to go on a shopping trip with Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye and his wife, Ann, this week. Ten teens and ten preteens were surprised with the trip. All the kids even got custom shoes from Maye. Ann even brought some of her homemade cookies for the kids. (NBC 10)

Caleb Wilson played through foot injury in putting up seventh double-double

Caleb Wilson played through a foot injury as No. 14 UNC slogged through an 80-62 victory Saturday over USC Upstate. Wilson finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds for his seventh double-double, but admitted that his preparation for the game wasn’t ideal. "I was dealing with a foot injury," said Wilson, who was limited in practice because of the injury. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Lucas: Beastly

There have been 586 games played in the history of the Smith Center. But in all of those 586 contests, there may have never been a day when more people left the building feeling old than Dec. 13, 2025, the day YouTube star Mr. Beast arrived, and with him came the frenzy that accompanies someone who has nearly half a billion subscribers on YouTube. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Not Pretty vs. USC Upstate But Shooting Emerges

UNC's 80-62 win on Saturday over USC Upstate was not pretty, but several positives came from the messy outing, including improved three-point shooting and Jonathan Powell’s 17-point performance. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the game and key takeaways. (View Video)

Agitated Hubert Davis lets his team have it during late timeout in ugly win

No. 14 UNC Men's Basketball held on for an 80-62 victory at the Smith Center over upstart USC Upstate, but it wasn’t pretty. One day after final exams concluded, UNC appeared to be in a fog much of the afternoon. Davis was so animated during the under-eight second-half timeout that he was dabbing his face with a towel to absorb the sweat pouring out. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Seth Trimble Ditches Brace, Stays Involved As UNC Awaits His Return

The player who holds perhaps UNC’s most prominent voice can be heard speaking to the Tar Heels in practices, and from the sidelines in games. Though he hasn’t taken the court in more than a month — amounting to eight games — Seth Trimble’s carved out a role within this year’s UNC team. Trimble reached a new milestone in his recovery this week. (Inside Carolina)

Box Score: North Carolina 80, USC Upstate 62

View the complete box score from the No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels' 80-62 victory over the USC Upstate Spartans on Saturday afternoon at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Video: Hubert Davis Post-USC Upstate Press Conference

North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis speaks with the media following the No. 14 Tar Heels' 80-62 victory over the USC Upstate Spartans on Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Video: Caleb Wilson, Jonathan Powell Lead UNC To 80-62 Win Over USC Upstate - Highlights

Caleb Wilson had another double-double and Jonathan Powell tied his career scoring high as 14th-ranked North Carolina dispatched USC Upstate, 80-62, on Saturday afternoon in the Smith Center. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Lucas: UNC vs. USC Upstate Rapid Reactions

North Carolina never ran away from USC Upstate but still rolled to a 80-62 victory. The Tar Heels put four in double figures, including the usual duo of Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson, plus Luka Bogavac. But the most eyebrow-raising showing came from Jonathan Powell. The reserve guard scored 17 points, tying his career high, and hit three three-pointers. (GoHeels.com)

Video: UNC Players Post-USC Upstate Locker Room Interviews

North Carolina's Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar, Luka Bogavac and Jonathan Powell speak with reporters following the No. 14 Tar Heels' 80-62 win over USC Upstate on Saturday afternoon. (View Video)

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