US EditionVeesaar’s 26 Points Lift North Carolina Past Virginia Tech
Henri Veesaar scored 26 points with seven rebounds as North Carolina improved to 17-0 at home, pulling away in the second half to defeat Virginia Tech 89-82.
- On Saturday night, No. 18 North Carolina defeated Virginia Tech 89-82 at the Smith Center, led by a season-high 26 points from a North Carolina forward.
- After a 44-44 halftime tie, UNC's second-half rally included a 19-8 run, with Seth Trimble scoring 13 of his 20 points after halftime.
- Bolstered by bench scoring, Jonathan Powell, North Carolina reserve, provided 15 points off the bench and UNC consistently attacked the paint, making nine of its 11 second-half baskets inside while both teams shot better than 50% in the first half.
- The victory pushed North Carolina to 23-6 overall and 17-0 at home, while Virginia Tech fell to 18-11 and 7-9 in the ACC.
- Virginia Tech will next host Boston College on Tuesday night, and UNC's schedule includes March 3 vs. Clemson and March 7 at Duke.
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The Virginian Pilot
Daily PressVirginia Tech can’t pull upset at No. 18 North Carolina
By Doug Bonjour CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Henri Veesaar matched a season-high with 26 points, Seth Trimble scored 20 points, and No. 18 North Carolina pulled away in the second half to beat Virginia Tech 89-82 Saturday night. Jonathan Powell got 15 points off the bench, 13 of which came before halftime. It was yet another costly loss for the NCAA Tournament at-large hopes of the Hokies (18-11, 7-9 Atlantic Coast Conference). The Tar Heels (23-6, 11-5)…
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Henri Veesaar, No. 18 North Carolina hold off Virginia Tech
Henri Veesaar matched his career high with 26 points as No. 18 North Carolina pulled away from Virginia Tech in the second half for an 89-82 victory on Saturday night in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Associated Press News
Henri Veesaar matches a season-high with 26 points to carry No. 18 North Carolina past Virginia Tech
Henri Veesaar matched a season-high with 26 points, Seth Trimble scored 20 points, and No. 18 North Carolina pulled away in the second half to beat Virginia Tech 89-82.
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