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Tar Heels Notch 2,400th Victory!
26 Nov
Summary
- Caleb Wilson led No. 18 UNC with 23 points and 12 rebounds.
- UNC achieved its 2,400th program victory, joining elite clubs.
- This was the longest home opening stretch for UNC since 1918.
No. 18 North Carolina secured their 2,400th program victory, defeating Navy 73-61. Freshman Caleb Wilson starred for the Tar Heels with 23 points and 12 rebounds, supported by double-digit scoring from Luka Bogavac, Jarin Stevenson, and Henri Veesaar. UNC led wire-to-wire, despite Navy's attempts to close the gap, ultimately pulling away with a decisive run in the second half.
The Tar Heels' victory places them in an exclusive club with Kentucky and Kansas as the only Division I men's basketball programs with over 2,400 wins. This win also concluded a significant season-opening home stand for UNC, marking the longest since 1918, before they head to neutral site games.
Despite returning a significant portion of their scoring from the previous season, Navy struggled offensively against UNC's defense, shooting just 30.4% from the floor. The Tar Heels have consistently held opponents below 40% shooting, a strong indicator of their defensive capabilities under coach Hubert Davis.
