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UNC Dominates Georgetown with Record Rebounds
8 Dec
Summary
- Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar achieved rare double-double feat.
- UNC secured its largest margin of victory against Georgetown since 1999.
- The team improved its 3-point shooting in the second half.
North Carolina basketball showcased a dominant performance, routing Georgetown 81-61, largely thanks to the exceptional efforts of freshmen Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar. The duo became the second pair of Tar Heels in 67 years to achieve at least 18 points and 14 rebounds in the same game, with Wilson scoring 20 points and grabbing 14 boards, and Veesaar adding 18 points and 15 rebounds.
The Tar Heels, playing in retro jerseys and with vintage scoreboard graphics, secured their largest margin of victory against Georgetown since 1999. A critical stretch in the second half saw UNC hit three consecutive three-pointers, extending a two-possession lead into a decisive 15-point advantage. Despite a season-long struggle with 3-point shooting, the team connected on 5 of 13 attempts from deep in the second half.
Coach Hubert Davis expressed confidence in his team's shooting ability, noting that the strong interior play from Wilson and Veesaar is generating better perimeter looks. While emphasizing the importance of dominating points in the paint, Davis looks forward to the day when UNC can combine its inside scoring prowess with consistent outside shooting and free-throw performance.
