Overview
- Jarin Stevenson and Seth Trimble scored 19 points each as North Carolina never trailed in a 79-65 home win over Pittsburgh.
- Freshman star Caleb Wilson missed the game with a left‑hand fracture and remains out for an undetermined period, according to coach Hubert Davis.
- Center Henri Veesaar was ruled out pregame with an illness and lower‑body issue; some outlets reported he is expected to be available Tuesday at NC State.
- Zayden High made his first career start and posted career highs of 15 points and seven rebounds, while Luka Bogavac added 15 points.
- UNC improved to 20-5 overall and 8-4 in the ACC, staying unbeaten at home (15-0) by pushing pace (16 fast‑break points) and protecting the ball (18 assists, 4 turnovers), with Derek Dixon recording seven assists to one turnover.