UNC vs Kansas: Key Postgame Highlights – University of North Carolina Athletics

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UNC vs Kansas: Key Postgame Highlights – University of North Carolina Athletics

The University of North Carolina (UNC) basketball team defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 87-74 on November 7, 2025. This victory took place at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, marking UNC’s second win of the season while Kansas fell to 1-1.

Key Game Highlights

Scoring Leaders: Caleb Wilson led UNC with 24 points, while Henri Veesaar contributed 20 points.
Rebounding: Seth Trimble led the team with 8 rebounds.
Assists: Both Wilson and Veesaar recorded 4 assists each.

Significant Statistics

UNC shot 51.5% from the floor, hitting 34 of 66 attempts.
The team is now 2-0 at home and improved their record to 21-1 when shooting 50% or better under head coach Hubert Davis.
UNC scored 58 points in the second half, its highest second-half output since February 10, 2018.
After trailing by eight points at halftime, UNC dominated the second half, shooting 66.7%. This is the team’s best second-half shooting percentage since beating NC State in 2018.
Carolina’s victory ended a five-game losing streak against Kansas, with the last win prior to this game dating back to November 27, 2002.

Turnovers and Defensive Performance

UNC committed 10 turnovers in the first half, leading to 17 points for Kansas. However, they only turned the ball over once in the second half.
In the second half, UNC outscored Kansas 12-2 in points off turnovers. Overall, the Jayhawks had the advantage in the first half but UNC turned the tide in the second.

Record-Breaking Moment

This game marks the largest margin of victory for UNC over Kansas, surpassing previous wins by 11 points. Historically, UNC’s record against Kansas is now 7-7, with a perfect home record against them.

Notable Player Performances

Freshman Caleb Wilson has shown remarkable promise, leading all scorers and setting a record as the only Tar Heel freshman to score over 20 points in his first two games. He scored 46 points across two games, shooting 9 for 11 in this matchup.

In addition, Kyan Evans rebounded from a scoreless first half with 12 points and three assists in the second half, while Zayden High scored his first collegiate three-pointer.