Lucas: Position Of Influence
After a 26-point performance in UNC's 77-58 win over ETSU,
Henri Veesaar had only one minor frustration. "My puppy didn't win," he said with a sigh. Tuesday night's focus was on the Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary, which brought eight puppies for the first ever Smith Center halftime puppy race. Each participant was named after a specific Tar Heel. (
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UNC Men's Basketball connects with pediatric cancer patients through Shoes 4 Hope
When 7-year-old Jude Rifkin woke up Sunday, he had one question for his mother. "Is today the basketball shoe day?" It was. Rams and basketballs would go on the side of his sneakers. Rifkin had it all mapped out long before he stepped into the UNC basketball practice gym, where paint, shoes, and brushes were waiting. Several players joined. (
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Video: Carolina Insider - Post-ETSU Reactions & Interviews
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Jones Angell and Adam Lucas for Carolina Insider postgame reactions as they break down the Tar Heels' 77-58 win over the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, review game stats and highlights, speak with coach
Hubert Davis and
Henri Veesaar, and more.
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Hubert Davis Breaks Second-Half Pattern by Starting Jonathan Powell
UNC Basketball coach
Hubert Davis has opened all 11 second halves this season with his starting lineup on the floor. Tuesday, however, was different. Instead,
Jonathan Powell was on the court to open the final frame in UNC's 77-58 victory over ETSU. "I just felt like the energy was good there and I wanted to start the second half that way," Davis said. (
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Video: IC Postgame Podcast - Henri Veesaar, Caleb Wilson Lead UNC Past ETSU
Henri Veesaar scored a career-high 26 while
Caleb Wilson had 20 as UNC woke up late in the first half and left ETSU behind, winning 77-58. Inside Carolina's Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley discuss the win and look ahead to the return of
Seth Trimble and games against Ohio State and East Carolina before the Christmas break.
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Tar Heels flip the switch, crush East Tennessee State after sluggish start
Playing with more intensity on defense and taking care of the boards turned a competitive game into a rout. North Carolina played faster and was more determined, turning a 21-21 game in a low-energy first half into an impressive 77-58 victory Tuesday over East Tennessee State.
Henri Veesaar punished a shorter Buccaneers team with 26 points. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Box Score: North Carolina 77, East Tennessee State 58
View the complete box score from the No. 12 North Carolina Tar Heels' 77-58 victory over the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Tuesday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (
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Video: Henri Veesaar's Career High Leads UNC To 77-58 Win Over ETSU - Highlights
Henri Veesaar scored a career-high 26 points and 12th-ranked North Carolina used a 15-0, second-half run to pull away from ETSU, 77-58, on Tuesday night in the Smith Center. Check out the highlights.
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Video: Hubert Davis Post-ETSU Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis speaks with the media following the No. 12 Tar Heels' 77-58 victory over the ETSU Buccaneers on Tuesday night in Chapel Hill.
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Lucas: Rapid Reactions - UNC vs. ETSU
UNC overcame a sluggish first half to pull away for a 77.58 win over East Tennessee State. Perhaps inspired by the halftime puppy race, dog-lover
Henri Veesaar set another career high, scoring 26 points to go with eight rebounds. He was 10-for-11 from the field and 4-4 from the free throw line. Great to see
James Brown have some good moments. (
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Video: UNC Players Post-ETSU Locker Room Interviews
North Carolina guard
Kyan Evans, forward
Caleb Wilson, and center
Henri Veesaar speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 77-58 win over East Tennessee State on Tuesday night at the Smith Center.
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Henri Veesaar’s career night leads No. 12 North Carolina over ETSU, 77-58
Henri Veesaar scored a career-high 26 points to power No. 12 North Carolina to a 77-58 victory over East Tennessee State on Tuesday. Veesaar shot 10-of-11 from the floor and pulled down eight rebounds for the Tar Heels.
Caleb Wilson added 20 points and eight rebounds for UNC. Carolina opened the second half with a 9-2 run to take a 15-point lead. (
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North Carolina Sails Past ETSU In Second Half For Win No. 10
The No. 12 Tar Heels continued their winning ways on Tuesday night, earning their 10th win of the season. North Carolina handled East Tennessee State, leaving the Smith Center with a 77-58 victory to advance to 10-1.
Henri Veesaar delivered a career-high 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds.
Caleb Wilson contributed 20 points and eight rebounds. (
Inside Carolina)
No. 12 UNC Men's Basketball Hosting ETSU Tuesday Night - Pregame Notes
The No. 12 Tar Heels (9-1) host ETSU (8-3) in the finale of a three-game homestand on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 8 p.m. The game will be televised on the ACC Network. UNC and ETSU have one common opponent this season: Central Arkansas. The Tar Heels beat Central Arkansas, 94-54, on Nov. 3, while ETSU beat Central Arkansas, 80-57, on Nov. 29. (
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North Carolina Football’s 2026 ACC Opponents Announced
The ACC announced UNC Football's eight-game league schedule Tuesday, headlined by four home matchups and four road games. The Tar Heels host Louisville, Miami, NC State and Syracuse, while traveling to Clemson, Duke, Pitt and Virginia in ACC action. Carolina will play Louisville for the first time since 2017 and Miami for the first time since 2023. (
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