NCAAB · Final

North Carolina Dominates Central Arkansas in Season Opener

Monday, November 3, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Dean E. Smith Center

North Carolina Tar Heels 94, Central Arkansas Bears 54, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Central Arkansas Bears vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels beat Central Arkansas Bears 94-54 at Dean E. Smith Center on November 3, 2025.

In a decisive season opener, the North Carolina Tar Heels showcased their dominance with a commanding 94-54 victory over the Central Arkansas Bears at the Dean E. Smith Center. This matchup highlighted the stark contrast in form between the two teams, with North Carolina coming off a solid 8-2 record in their last ten games, while Central Arkansas struggled with a 3-7 record in the same span.

North Carolina entered the game with a strong home record of 1-0 this season and a solid 4-1 home record in their last five games, averaging 75.0 points scored and allowing 66.0 points. Despite a recent loss to the Duke Blue Devils, the Tar Heels had been scoring effectively, averaging 82.9 points per game while allowing 70.9. Their recent performances included impressive wins against teams like Virginia Tech and Miami, indicating a potent offense and a resilient defense.

In contrast, Central Arkansas faced challenges on both ends of the court, averaging only 68.7 points while allowing a concerning 80.0 points over their last ten games. With a record of 0-1 to start the season, the Bears were looking to bounce back from a tough loss against the Lipscomb Bisons. Their away record stood at 2-4, and they had struggled to find consistency, with their last five games yielding a record of 2-3 and an average of 71.0 points scored against 79.6 allowed.

The game began with North Carolina asserting themselves early, quickly establishing a lead that they would not relinquish. The Tar Heels' offensive prowess was evident as they built a significant advantage, leading 84-49 at one point in the second half. The scoring plays were highlighted by Caleb Wilson's dunk, which was assisted by Seth Trimble, and a series of three-pointers and layups that kept the momentum firmly in North Carolina's favor.

Central Arkansas, despite their struggles, attempted to mount a comeback with some late-game efforts, including free throws from Javion Guy-King and a dunk from Jaydon Young. However, these efforts were insufficient to close the gap, as North Carolina continued to score at will, culminating in a final score of 94-54.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams would have been mindful of player health as they embarked on the new season.

The betting market reflected North Carolina's dominance, pricing them as significant favorites with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong expectation for their success in this matchup.

Overall, the game served as a clear statement from North Carolina, demonstrating their offensive capabilities and defensive strength against a struggling Central Arkansas team. Viewers were treated to a display of basketball that showcased the Tar Heels' potential as they look to build on this successful start to their season.

Leaders

PointsCaleb Wilson22North Carolina Tar Heels
AssistsKyan Evans5North Carolina Tar Heels
ReboundsHenri Veesaar10North Carolina Tar Heels
PointsJavion Guy-King10Central Arkansas Bears
AssistsJavion Guy-King2Central Arkansas Bears
ReboundsRashad Bolden5Central Arkansas Bears

Recent form

North Carolina Tar Heels

Last 10: 8-2Streak L182.9 scored · 70.9 allowed per game4-1 at home

L71-74at Duke Blue DevilsMar 14
W68-59at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsMar 13
W76-56vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishMar 12
L69-82vs Duke Blue DevilsMar 8
W91-59at Virginia Tech HokiesMar 5
W92-73vs Miami HurricanesMar 1
W96-85at Florida State SeminolesFeb 25
W81-66vs Virginia CavaliersFeb 22
W97-73vs NC State WolfpackFeb 20
W88-82at Syracuse OrangeFeb 15

Central Arkansas Bears

Last 10: 3-7Streak L168.7 scored · 80 allowed per game2-4 away

L66-84at Lipscomb BisonsMar 4
W77-72at Stetson HattersMar 3
L60-78at Lipscomb BisonsFeb 27
L70-93vs North Alabama LionsFeb 25
W82-71at West Georgia WolvesFeb 21
L72-89at Queens University RoyalsFeb 19
W84-83vs North Florida OspreysFeb 15
L62-77vs Jacksonville DolphinsFeb 14
L67-90at Austin Peay GovernorsFeb 8
L47-63vs Queens University RoyalsFeb 6

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Utah Valley	25-9	-	14-4
California Baptist	25-9	1	13-5
Utah Tech	19-15	2	11-7
UT Arlington	18-14	5	9-9
Southern Utah	10-22	7	6-12
Tarleton State	14-18	9	5-13
Abilene Christian	14-19	9	5-13
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	2-16

Box score

Stat	Central Arkansas Bears	North Carolina Tar Heels
Field goals	20-64	33-65
Field goal %	31	51
Three-pointers	8-29	10-29
Three-point %	28	34
Free throws	6-9	18-22
Free throw %	67	82
Rebounds	30	45
Offensive rebounds	10	12
Defensive rebounds	20	33
Assists	9	23
Steals	8	13
Blocks	1	3
Turnovers	17	12
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	19
Fast-break points	3	26
Points in the paint	20	46
Fouls	22	14
Largest lead	0	40

How the scoring went

1st Half23-51Kyan Evans made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Seth Trimble.
2nd Half25-51Camren Hunter made Layup. Assisted by Ty Robinson.
2nd Half25-53Henri Veesaar made Layup. Assisted by Caleb Wilson.
2nd Half25-55Seth Trimble made Layup. Assisted by Kyan Evans.
2nd Half25-57Henri Veesaar made Layup. Assisted by Seth Trimble.
2nd Half25-59Jarin Stevenson made Layup.
2nd Half25-60Caleb Wilson made Free Throw.
2nd Half28-60Camren Hunter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Javion Guy-King.
2nd Half28-63Caleb Wilson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Seth Trimble.
2nd Half30-63Rashad Bolden made Jumper.
2nd Half30-65Caleb Wilson made Dunk. Assisted by Luka Bogavac.
2nd Half32-65Parker Applegate made Layup. Assisted by Ty Robinson.
2nd Half32-66Luka Bogavac made Free Throw.
2nd Half32-67Luka Bogavac made Free Throw.
2nd Half34-67Luke Moore made Layup.
2nd Half35-67Ty Robinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-67Ty Robinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-68Jarin Stevenson made Free Throw.
2nd Half36-69Jarin Stevenson made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-69Rashad Bolden made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half40-69Malchiah Marable made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-69Javion Guy-King made Jumper.
2nd Half42-72Kyan Evans made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Caleb Wilson.
2nd Half42-74Henri Veesaar made Dunk. Assisted by Kyan Evans.
2nd Half43-74Rashad Bolden made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-74Ty Robinson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rashad Bolden.
2nd Half49-74Ty Robinson made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half49-76Seth Trimble made Layup.
2nd Half49-78Henri Veesaar made Dunk. Assisted by Caleb Wilson.
2nd Half49-80Seth Trimble made Layup. Assisted by Luka Bogavac.
2nd Half49-81Caleb Wilson made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-82Caleb Wilson made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-84Caleb Wilson made Dunk. Assisted by Seth Trimble.
2nd Half50-84Javion Guy-King made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-84Javion Guy-King made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-86Jaydon Young made Dunk.
2nd Half54-86Luke Moore made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half54-89Derek Dixon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by James Brown.
2nd Half54-91Isaiah Denis made Layup.
2nd Half54-94Isaiah Denis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Evan Smith.

Win probability

Above the line favours North Carolina Tar Heels, below favours Central Arkansas Bears.