Henri Veesaar scored a career-high 26 points leading North Carolina to a 77-58 victory over ETSU, highlighted by a strong second-half performance and a 15-0 run, improving their season record to 10-1.
The University of North Carolina men's basketball team overcame a slow start to beat East Tennessee State 77-58, with standout performances from Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson, while also reflecting on the team's defensive efforts and upcoming events, including a holiday kids clinic and a memorial for Eric Montross.
The 12th-ranked UNC Tar Heels host ETSU on December 16 in their final game of a three-game homestand, with UNC aiming to extend their perfect home record and continue their strong season led by standout freshmen Caleb Wilson and transfer Henri Veesaar, while maintaining their top 15 national ranking and pursuit of their 500th win at the Smith Center.
ETSU football coach Will Healy acknowledged the team's tough loss to Tennessee, praising the opponent's talent and execution, while emphasizing the importance of learning from the experience and maintaining a competitive spirit.