Overview
- Henri Veesaar posted career highs with 24 points and 13 rebounds, and freshman Caleb Wilson added 20 points and 12 boards as both logged double-doubles.
- UNC slashed its turnovers from 11 in the first half to two after halftime, triggering the decisive run that put the game out of reach.
- The Tar Heels’ reserves contributed 11 points, underscoring ongoing questions about bench scoring despite the strong start.
- The neutral-site Fort Myers Tip‑Off at Suncoast Credit Union Arena paired two 5-0 teams, where UNC controlled the glass 40–31 and scored 36 points in the paint.
- North Carolina is off to its best start since 2016–17 and will face No. 11 Michigan State on Thursday after the Spartans beat East Carolina 89–56.