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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. (
TarHeel247)
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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Wed Dec 17, 2025
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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Tue Dec 16, 2025
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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Tue Dec 16, 2025
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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Tue Dec 16, 2025
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. (
GoHeels.com)
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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Tue Dec 16, 2025
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. (
Associated Press)
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)