North Carolina Central 53, at North Carolina 97

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Interstat) — Caleb Wilson recorded a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds as North Carolina overpowered North Carolina Central 97-53 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Friday night at a packed Dean Smith Center. The Tar Heels, playing in front of 17,522 fans, improved to 4-0 on the young season, while the Eagles fell to 1-4. North Carolina’s dominance was established on both ends of the floor. The Tar Heels shot 54.5% from the field, connecting on 30 of 55 attempts, while holding the Eagles to a frigid 24.2% on 16-of-66 shooting. The defensive effort was… Read more...