North Carolina defeated Virginia Tech to remain undefeated at home during the 2025-26 season.
Center Henri Veesaar lead the Tar Heels with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Seth Trimble scored 20, Jonathan Powell added 15 points.
Forward Caleb Wilson, did not play, as he continues to recover from an injury to his left hand.
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) soars to the rim for a dunk on a fast break in the second half against Virginia Tech on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina center Henri Veesaar (13) puts up a shot against Virginia Tech forward Amani Hansberry (13) in the first half on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Veesaar lead all scores with 26 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina center Henri Veesaar (13) puts up a shot against Virginia Tech center Christian Gurdak (32) in the first half on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis questions a call by the official in the first half against Virginia Tech on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Jonathan Powell (11) launches a three-point shot in the first half against Virginia Tech guard Jailen Bedford (0) on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Jonathan Powell (11) reacts after sinking a three-point basket in the first half against Virginia Tech on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson talks with assistant coach Pat Sullivan prior to the Tar Heels’ game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Wilson is recovering from an injury to his left hand. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Jaydon Young (4) works on his three-point shot prior to the Tar Heels’ game against Virginia Tech on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com