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UNC Holds Off Wake Forest Rally. Observations From the Tar Heels' Win.
Caleb Wilson scored a double-double as North Carolina won its 500th home game at the Dean E. Smith Center, holding off a late Wake Forest rally.
- On Jan. 10, 2026, the North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 87-84 for their 500th win at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
- After the 97-83 defensive loss at SMU, the North Carolina Tar Heels sought a statement win, facing late lapses that led Hubert Davis, North Carolina coach, to call a timeout.
- Leading 49-38 at halftime, the Tar Heels gained momentum from the star freshman's seven straight shots, while Seth Trimble and Henri Veesaar provided key late dunks.
- Looking ahead, UNC visits Stanford on Wednesday while Wake Forest goes to Florida State next Saturday, with UNC at 14-2 and Wake Forest at 10-7.
- Amid a late rally, Nate Calmese hit seven 3-pointers for 28 points and nine assists, while Juke Harris scored 28 points on five 3-pointers as Wake Forest erased a 15-point deficit.
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No. 17 North Carolina holds off Wake Forest
Henri Veesaar scored 25 points and Caleb Wilson scored 22 to power No. 17 North Carolina to an 87-84 win over visiting Wake Forest on Saturday night in Chapel Hill, N.C.
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No. 17 North Carolina edges Wake Forest 87-84 for its 500th win at the Dean E. Smith Center
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Henri Veesaar had 25 points and nine rebounds, and No. 17 North Carolina edged Wake Forest 87-84 on Saturday night for its 500th win at the Dean E. Smith Center.
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