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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 UNC holds off Wake Forest

Freshman Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar and the North Carolina Tar Heels were too much for Wake Forest on Saturday night in Chapel Hill.

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Hastings TribuneHastings Tribune
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UNC holds off Wake Forest rally. Observations from the Tar Heels' win.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — With just over three minutes remaining and two points separating No. 17 North Carolina from Wake Forest, UNC senior guard Seth Trimble poked away an errant pass and took off down the court. He took two…

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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.

·Cherokee County, United States
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North Carolina Escapes with Win Over Wake Forest

Here is how the Tar Heels coasted to victory in program's 500th win at the Dean E. Smith Center on Saturday night

·New York, United States
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The Fayetteville ObserverThe Fayetteville Observer
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UNC basketball fends off Wake Forest in final minute for 500th win at Smith Center

The North Carolina Tar Heels beat the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in an ACC college basketball game at the Smith Center. Here are the highlights.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
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