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North Carolina Tar Heels Outshine East Tennessee State Buccaneers with Paint Dominance

First Half


The North Carolina Tar Heels showcased their prowess in the first half against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, establishing a commanding lead. The Heels scored 38 points, while the Buccaneers managed 30. A key factor was North Carolina's impressive shooting accuracy, hitting 54 percent of their field goals compared to East Tennessee's 38 percent. Henri Veesaar was instrumental for Chapel Hill, contributing significantly with his scoring and rebounding efforts.


Dec 16, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; ETSU Buccaneers forward Jordan McCullum (35) drives to the basket past North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jarin Stevenson (15) and center Henri Veesaar (13) during the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Second Half


In the second half, the Tar Heels continued to dominate by adding another 39 points to their tally. Their defense held strong as well, limiting the Buccaneers to just 28 points in this period. The Heels' ability to control the paint was evident as they scored a total of 36 points inside compared to East Tennessee's 22. Jarin Stevenson also played a crucial role by providing both offensive support and defensive stability.


North Carolina Tar Heels vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers Key Moments


One of the pivotal moments came when North Carolina went on a run that saw them score an unanswered stretch of 15 points during which they extended their lead significantly over ETSU. This surge effectively put them out of reach and secured their victory with a final scoreline reading at an impressive margin.


Dec 16, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jarin Stevenson (15) moves the ball up court against ETSU Buccaneers guard Brian Taylor (11) during the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

North Carolina Tar Heels Post-Match Stats


The game concluded with North Carolina securing another win under their belt, improving their record while maintaining momentum in this regular season matchup against ETSU who now face challenges ahead after this defeat.


Looking forward, fans can catch Chapel Hill in action again soon as they prepare for an upcoming clash against Ohio State Buckeyes on December 20th at State Farm Arena in Atlanta at 3:00 PM EDT broadcasted live on CBS TV network.


Dec 16, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; ETSU Buccaneers guard Brian Taylor (11) drives on North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) during the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

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