No. 12 North Carolina Opens ACC Play with 79-66 Victory Over Florida State
Freshman Caleb Wilson led the Tar Heels with 22 points and 16 rebounds as they secured a 79-66 win against Florida State in their ACC opener.
North Carolina's men's basketball team commenced their Atlantic Coast Conference schedule with a 79-66 victory over Florida State on Tuesday night at the Smith Center. Freshman forward Caleb Wilson led the Tar Heels with 22 points, 16 rebounds, and six assists, marking his 10th double-double in 14 games this season.
Senior guard Seth Trimble contributed 20 points and seven rebounds, while Kyan Evans added 15 points, connecting on five three-pointers. Henri Veesaar also recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
The Tar Heels improved their record to 13-1, achieving their best start in over 15 years. The Seminoles, now 7-7, remained competitive throughout the game but were unable to overcome North Carolina's offensive performance.
North Carolina's defense limited Florida State to 34.6% shooting from the field. The Tar Heels have held each of their first 14 opponents under 75 points this season, a feat not accomplished since the 1981-82 season.
Head coach Hubert Davis acknowledged the team's initial struggles but praised their second-half performance. "I thought we got off to a good start in the second half," Davis said. "We talked about the things we were doing in the first half that we needed to improve."
The Tar Heels will next face SMU on the road on Saturday, January 3, at 2:15 p.m. ET.
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