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UNC roars out of halftime, pulls away early for controlling win over NC Central
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The North Carolina Tar Heels continued their early-season home slate on Friday night , welcoming the NC Central Eagles from nearby Durham for a late tip-off.
NCCU played UNC close late into the first half, trailing by six points with just over three minutes to go. North Carolina then took a 39-24 lead into halftime.
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The Tar Heels then came out of their locker room firing, riding a 12-2 run en route to a dominant, 97-53 victory.
Caleb Wilson took over for North Carolina once again, recording his fourth double-double in as many games with a 21-point, 13-rebound outing. Henri Veesaar secured a double-double of his own, finishing with 12 points and 11 boards. The Wilson-Veesaar connection worked all night, whether finding each other for alley-oops or after missed baskets.
UNC's defense suffocated NCCU (1-4) throughout Friday night, holding the visiting Eagles to just 16 makes on 66 attempts (24.2 percent). The Tar Heels kept diving for loose balls, played extremely well in the fastbreak (13-0 advantage) and controlled the Eagles in virtually every aspect.
Friday was a great chance for Hubert Davis to empty his bench and learn more about its roster depth. 12 different players scored for UNC, led by 21 points from Wilson. Every Tar Heel starter played a minimum 21 minutes, anchored by a game-high 29 from Wilson.
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The Tar Heels are back in the Dean Dome on Tuesday, hosting Navy for a 7 p.m. tip. North Carolina, currently sitting at 4-0, is in a great position to continue its early-season dominance as non-conference play gets tougher.
Heels win!
EVERYONE is playing!
How about 90?
Did someone say 70 points?
Welcome to the party, Jarin!
UNC reaches the 60-point mark!
Zayden High with the nifty move...Tar Heels up 28
THAT'S how you start a half
4/4 to start his collegiate career!
Lead up to 20 points!
Free cookies for EVERYONE!
A recipe for success
How long until that 10th rebound?
Tar Heels end first half on a 10-1 run
Powell drains both free throws...14-point lead!
Heels with a quick four to force the NCCU timeout
NC Central climbing back...Wilson with a much-needed UNC basket
Dylan Mingo found the signs!!
Tar Heels lead up to 12 points at third media timeout
UNC reaches 20-point mark
Welcome Zayden High to the scoring column!
First half double-double on tap?
Tar Heels have first double-digit advantage
Welcome to the party, Jonathan Powell!
First substitution of the night for UNC
North Carolina up three at the first media timeout
UNC leads NC Central, 10-7, at the first media timeout just 4:30 here into the first half. Caleb Wilson and Luka Bogavac each have five points for the Tar Heels.
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UNC hits 10 points!
Luka Bogavac's second bucket of the night puts UNC at the 10-point mark. Tar Heels lead NCCU, 10-7.
Tar Heels respond with a pair of free throws
Wilson knocks down both free throws for UNC, countering the NCCU 3-pointer and extending its lead to 6-3.
Caleb Wilson hits a free throw, Luka Bogavac nails a three
Tonight's UNC starters!
One last time...here come your Tar Heels!
UNC going to have its hands full on defense?
Here come your Tar Heels!
Seth Trimble signing pregame autographs
Best non-UNC news of the night??
Jarin Stevenson to be on a minutes restriction?
Mingo Night
Friday was a massive day for the Tar Heels in basketball recruiting, as they secured a commitment from 5-star wing Maximo Adams.
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In addition, UNC learned that Dylan Mingo, who rescheduled his previously-canceled visit, will be in attendance tonight.
With a strong showing tonight, North Carolina can lock down two recruits in two days.
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How to Watch UNC vs. NC Central
WHAT? North Carolina Tar Heels vs. North Carolina Central Eagles
WHEN? Friday, November 14 at 9 p.m. ET
WHERE? Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
TV? ACC Network
RADIO? SiriusXM (Channel 193)
LINE? UNC-35.5
LAST MEETING? UNC 73, NCCU 67 on 12/12/20 in Chapel Hill
ALL-TIME SERIES: UNC leads, 3-0
PREDICTION? UNC 102, NCCU 67
This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC basketball remains undefeated, wallops NCCU in 97-53 blowout
