US EditionUNC Basketball vs Georgetown Highlights: Tar Heels Blow Out Hoyas
Wilson and Veesar each recorded double-doubles as UNC improved to 8-1, using a 12-2 run to pull away from Georgetown in the second half.
- On Dec 7, 2025 at Dean E. Smith Center, North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Georgetown Hoyas 81-61 in Chapel Hill.
- UNC's frontcourt duo Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar entered the game averaging a combined 35.3 points and 18.6 rebounds, the first UNC pair since 1994-95 to average at least 16 points and eight rebounds.
- After an early exchange of runs, North Carolina responded to Georgetown's 10-2 start with a 15-4 surge to lead 30-25 at halftime, then used a 12-2 run capped by three 3-pointers in under 90 seconds.
- UNC received balanced scoring as Caleb Wilson, North Carolina forward, finished with 20 points and 14 rebounds, and Henri Veesaar, North Carolina center, added 18 points and 15 rebounds, while KJ Lewis led Georgetown with 17 points.
- Both teams entered looking to build momentum ahead of conference play later this month, with North Carolina hosting USC Upstate and Georgetown hosting Saint Peter's Saturday as AP Top 25 coverage continues.
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Basketball player Henri Veesaar had a great game in the NCAA and helped the University of North Carolina to a victory over Georgetown.
The Virginian Pilot
Daily PressTwo Tar Heels achieve double-doubles as No. 16 UNC beats Georgetown
Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar both collected double-doubles, and No. 16 North Carolina pulled away from visiting Georgetown in the second half to win 81-61 Sunday in Chapel Hill. Wilson tallied 20 points and 14 rebounds, while Veesaar totaled 18 points and 15 boards for the Tar Heels (8-1). KJ Lewis paced the Hoyas (6-3) with 17 points and Julius Halaifonua scored 14. Georgetown led early, but UNC used a 12-2 run to push its edge to 15 points m…
Henry Herald
Marietta Daily JournalNo. 16 North Carolina rides two double-doubles past Georgetown
Caleb Wilson's 20 points and 14 rebounds and Henri Veesaar's 18 points and 15 rebounds led No. 16 North Carolina to an 81-61 nonconference victory against Georgetown on Sunday in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Associated Press News
Wilson, Veesar push No. 16 North Carolina past Georgetown, 81-61
Caleb Wilson and Henry Veesar both collected double-doubles, and No. 16 North Carolina pulled away from visiting Georgetown in the second half to win 81-61.
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