US EditionNewcomers Wilson and Bogavac Power No. 25 North Carolina to a 94-54 Rout of Central Arkansas
Bogavac scored 10 points with 5 assists after eligibility was cleared less than an hour before the game, contributing to North Carolina's decisive 94-54 victory.
- Nov 3, 2025, North Carolina opened its season with a 94-54 win over Central Arkansas at the Smith Center, leading 51-23 at halftime.
- Shortly before tipoff, the University of North Carolina cleared Luka Bogavac after resolving his school-level eligibility issue; he played 55 Adriatic Basketball Association games and ranks among top 10 international recruits.
- Bogavac contributed off the bench, finishing with 10 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals after entering as the first substitute with 16:12 remaining, receiving a loud ovation.
- UNC's depth showed as five players scored in double figures, led by freshman Caleb Wilson's 22 points, while no Central Arkansas Bears player reached double digits for the first time since 2010.
- Looking ahead, the Tar Heels host 19th-ranked Kansas on Friday at 7 p.m. after posting 46 points in the paint and a plus-15 rebounding margin with 11 newcomers under Hubert Davis.
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UCA drops season opener at North Carolina
Central Arkansas fell 94-54 to North Carolina on Monday at the Dean Smith Center in the first meeting between the programs. The Bears (0-1, 0-0 ASUN) struggled to keep pace with the Tar Heels’ fast start, falling behind 51-23 at halftime. Central Arkansas received 21 points from the bench, but turnovers and North Carolina’s efficient offense limited their opportunities. Cole McCormick led UCA with nine points on 4-of-5 shooting and added four re…
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina newcomer Luka Bogavac had his school eligibility issue resolved and was cleared to play for the No. 25 Tar Heels in their 94-54 victory against Central Arkansas in the teams' opener. Bogavac had…
No. 25 North Carolina flexes muscles in blowout of Central Arkansas
Caleb Wilson scored 22 points in his collegiate debut, and No. 25 North Carolina received contributions from a variety of sources in a season-opening 94-54 victory against Central Arkansas on Monday night in Chapel Hill, N.C.
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Newcomers Wilson and Bogavac power No. 25 North Carolina to a 94-54 rout of Central Arkansas
Caleb Wilson scored 22 points and Luka Bogavac added 10 points and five assists in their North Carolina debuts as the No. 25 Tar Heels beat Central Arkansas 94-54 in the teams’ season opener on Monday night. Kyan Evans hit…
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