North Carolina Dominates Notre Dame 91-69, Snapping Two-Game Skid
The Tar Heels secured a decisive victory over the Fighting Irish, with standout performances from Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar.
The No. 22 North Carolina Tar Heels ended a two-game losing streak by defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 91-69 on Wednesday night at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill. This victory improved UNC's record to 15-4 overall and 3-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
Freshman forward Caleb Wilson led the Tar Heels with 22 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, marking his 13th 20-point game of the season. Center Henri Veesaar contributed a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. The duo's performance underscored UNC's dominance in the frontcourt.
UNC's offense was bolstered by a season-high 13 three-pointers, with eight different players connecting from beyond the arc, tying a school record. Guard Derek Dixon, in his second consecutive start, added 11 points, shooting 3-for-5 from three-point range.
The Tar Heels' defense limited Notre Dame to 36% shooting from the field and 32% from three-point range. Despite the Fighting Irish securing 18 offensive rebounds, they converted them into just 13 second-chance points.
Head coach Hubert Davis made a strategic change to the starting lineup, inserting junior guard Jaydon Young, who previously started 10 games at Virginia Tech. Young contributed three points and three rebounds before foul trouble limited his playing time to 14 minutes.
With this win, UNC has now won six consecutive games against Notre Dame and remains undefeated at home this season with a 12-0 record. The Tar Heels will next face No. 14 Virginia on the road this Saturday.
Fact-checking
Fact-check the facts of the article using external sources and databases.