No. 25 UNC Men’s Basketball Dominates Central Arkansas 94-54 Season Opener

The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team opened their 2025-2026 season with a commanding 94-54 victory over Central Arkansas at the Dean Smith Center. Caleb Wilson led the team with 22 points, while Henri Veesaar contributed a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds. Other key scorers included Kyan Evans, Seth Trimble, and Luka Bogavac, who was cleared to play just minutes before tip-off, ending a lengthy eligibility wait. The Tar Heels dominated in multiple areas including rebounds, points in the paint, and fast break points, shooting over 50 percent from the floor and holding Central Arkansas to just 31.3 percent. UNC's fast-paced offense and strong defense were highlighted by significant contributions from new transfers and returning players, reflecting an improved and more cohesive roster under Coach Hubert Davis in his fifth year. The team looks to build on this strong start as they prepare to face No. 19 Kansas next.