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Carolina continues to shine as they improve their record to 4-0 with a decisive 97-53 victory over North Carolina Central.
Let’s talk about Caleb Wilson. The freshman is hard to overlook! In just the first half, he scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds, shooting an impressive six for seven. He ended the game with 21 points and 13 rebounds in nearly 30 minutes. The last UNC freshman to post back-to-back double-doubles? That was Day’Ron Sharpe.
Luka Bogavac stood out again with a plus-minus of +39. In just 25 minutes, he displayed maturity on the court, contributing 13 points along with his defensive skills. He’s proving to be a key player for the Tar Heels.
Defensively, Carolina made their size count. They blocked seven shots in the first half alone and finished with 14 blocks from 62 attempts. Henri Veesaar led with five blocks, while Wilson added four. This solid defensive performance kept Central to just 24.2% shooting from the field. Remarkably, Carolina managed only 13 fouls, illustrating their ability to contest shots without foul trouble.
Kyan Evans had a fantastic start, assisting on the first four baskets of the game. He displayed his versatility, making smart plays and finished with seven assists. He’s adapting well to Coach Hubert Davis’s system, but there’s still room for improvement, especially after a timeout when Davis expressed frustration about their execution.
A notable tactic during the game was when Evans and Derek Dixon teamed up in the backcourt, a move that worked quite well. Dixon contributed nine points, hitting three of five three-pointers.
Carolina had ten turnovers in the first half. Some were due to uncalled fouls, but others were simply careless. The team cleaned up their act in the second half, not allowing any turnovers in the final minutes of the game.
In the last eight minutes, Carolina’s bench got some valuable playing time. Zayden High scored 11 points and grabbed two rebounds, while Jonathan Powell, though not in the final five, added nine points and four rebounds.
A moment to appreciate: John Holbrook, a lifelong Tar Heel fan, hustled for an offensive rebound and scored from the free-throw line late in the game. It’s exciting to see devoted fans get to live out their dreams on the court.
Before the game, Coach Hubert Davis and NCCU’s LeVelle Moton presented a signed UNC jersey and basketball to three-year-old Onyx Williams, who is courageously battling cancer. It’s heartwarming to see both teams come together for this young fan.
With this win, Carolina has now achieved 2,399 victories in their program’s history. Their next win will mark a milestone as they aim for 2,400, joining the ranks of Kansas and Kentucky as the only college basketball programs to reach this landmark.
The Tar Heels are back in action at home on Tuesday against Navy, wrapping up a five-game homestand. This year marks a special occurrence: it’s the first time since the 1918-19 season that Carolina has opened with five consecutive home games, although the opponents back then were a bit different.
In a world where sports bring people together, the Tar Heels continue to inspire both on and off the court.
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