NCAAB · Final

North Carolina Defeats Navy 73-61 at Home

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Dean E. Smith Center

North Carolina Tar Heels 73, Navy Midshipmen 61, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Navy Midshipmen vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels beat Navy Midshipmen 73-61 at Dean E. Smith Center on November 18, 2025.

In a decisive matchup at the Dean E. Smith Center, the North Carolina Tar Heels secured a 73-61 victory over the Navy Midshipmen on November 19, 2025. This win marked North Carolina's sixth consecutive victory at home, maintaining their perfect record of 5-0 at their venue this season. The Tar Heels have shown resilience despite a recent dip in form, having lost their last two games prior to this win, but they managed to bounce back effectively against Navy.

North Carolina entered the game with a mixed record of 6-4 over their last ten games, averaging 72.4 points scored and allowing 72.9 points. Their recent form included notable wins against teams like Virginia Tech and Clemson, alongside losses to rivals such as Duke and NC State. In contrast, Navy came into this game with a record of 2-3 for the season and a strong overall performance in their last ten games, boasting a record of 9-1, though they faced a setback with a loss in their most recent outing against Boston University. Navy's scoring average stood at 76.9 points, while they allowed only 63.7 points, showcasing their defensive strength.

The game featured a notable scoring run by North Carolina, which helped them establish a lead that they maintained throughout the contest. Key moments included a three-point jumper by Jarin Stevenson and a dunk by Donovan Draper, both contributing to the Tar Heels' scoring surge. Navy attempted to close the gap with late-game efforts, including a three-point jumper from Austin Benigni, but ultimately fell short.

Historically, this was the second meeting between the two teams, with North Carolina having won the first encounter earlier in the season, 73-61. The Tar Heels demonstrated their dominance in this matchup, showcasing their ability to perform well at home. The victory also highlighted the contrasting home and away records of the two teams; North Carolina's home record improved to 5-0, while Navy's away record remained at 2-3.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams have had to navigate player availability as the season progresses, impacting their lineups and strategies. As for the betting market, the odds indicated a strong probability of victory for North Carolina, attributed to their performance and home advantage.

The game was played under favorable conditions, with the venue providing a supportive atmosphere for the Tar Heels. Fans witnessed a competitive clash, with both teams showcasing their offensive and defensive strategies. Viewers could note the tactical adjustments made by North Carolina as they sought to regain momentum after their recent losses, while Navy's efforts to capitalize on their scoring potential were evident throughout the game.

Overall, this victory not only solidified North Carolina's standing at home but also provided a much-needed boost in confidence as they look to build on this performance moving forward in the season.

Leaders

PointsCaleb Wilson23North Carolina Tar Heels
AssistsKyan Evans6North Carolina Tar Heels
ReboundsCaleb Wilson12North Carolina Tar Heels
PointsAustin Benigni19Navy Midshipmen
AssistsAustin Benigni5Navy Midshipmen
ReboundsAidan Kehoe8Navy Midshipmen

Recent form

North Carolina Tar Heels

Last 10: 6-4Streak L272.4 scored · 72.9 allowed per game5-1 at home

L79-80vs Clemson TigersMar 13
L61-76at Duke Blue DevilsMar 7
W67-63vs Clemson TigersMar 4
W89-82vs Virginia Tech HokiesMar 1
W77-74vs Louisville CardinalsFeb 24
W77-64at Syracuse OrangeFeb 21
L58-82at NC State WolfpackFeb 18
W79-65vs Pittsburgh PanthersFeb 14
L66-75at Miami HurricanesFeb 11
W71-68vs Duke Blue DevilsFeb 7

Navy Midshipmen

Last 10: 9-1Streak L176.9 scored · 63.7 allowed per game5-0 away

L72-73vs Boston University TerriersMar 8
W74-69vs Bucknell BisonMar 6
W85-69vs Colgate RaidersFeb 28
W78-51at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 26
W81-63at Army Black KnightsFeb 21
W72-49vs Lehigh Mountain HawksFeb 19
W84-80at Colgate RaidersFeb 14
W76-60at Bucknell BisonFeb 9
W82-73vs American University EaglesFeb 7
W65-50at Lafayette LeopardsFeb 5

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Navy	26-8	-	17-1
Colgate	18-15	6	11-7
Lehigh	18-17	6	11-7
Boston University	17-17	7	10-8
American University	16-16	8	9-9
Loyola Maryland	12-20	9	8-10
Lafayette	11-21	9	8-10
Bucknell	10-23	11	6-12
Army	11-21	12	5-13
Holy Cross	11-22	12	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	Navy Midshipmen	North Carolina Tar Heels
Field goals	21-69	24-56
Field goal %	30	43
Three-pointers	6-21	8-23
Three-point %	29	35
Free throws	13-16	17-22
Free throw %	81	77
Rebounds	38	45
Offensive rebounds	13	9
Defensive rebounds	25	36
Assists	10	15
Steals	8	4
Blocks	5	7
Turnovers	6	13
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	11
Fast-break points	7	13
Points in the paint	26	28
Fouls	19	16
Largest lead	0	24

How the scoring went

1st Half27-36Henri Veesaar made Layup.
1st Half27-37Caleb Wilson made Free Throw.
1st Half27-38Caleb Wilson made Free Throw.
1st Half28-38David Burnett made Free Throw.
1st Half31-38Austin Benigni made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half31-39Caleb Wilson made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-39Mike Woods made Layup.
2nd Half35-39Aidan Kehoe made Layup. Assisted by Austin Benigni.
2nd Half35-41Jarin Stevenson made Dunk.
2nd Half35-43Caleb Wilson made Dunk.
2nd Half35-44Luka Bogavac made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-46Caleb Wilson made Dunk.
2nd Half35-47Caleb Wilson made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-47Jinwoo Kim made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Austin Benigni.
2nd Half38-49Caleb Wilson made Dunk.
2nd Half40-49Cooper Jackson made Layup. Assisted by Mike Woods.
2nd Half40-50Caleb Wilson made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-52Caleb Wilson made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half40-54Henri Veesaar made Dunk. Assisted by Caleb Wilson.
2nd Half40-56Caleb Wilson made Dunk. Assisted by Jarin Stevenson.
2nd Half40-58Caleb Wilson made Jumper.
2nd Half40-59Derek Dixon made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-60Derek Dixon made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-60Jinwoo Kim made Layup.
2nd Half42-63Luka Bogavac made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jonathan Powell.
2nd Half44-63Cooper Jackson made Dunk. Assisted by Donovan Draper.
2nd Half44-66Derek Dixon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by James Brown.
2nd Half44-67James Brown made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-68James Brown made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-68Jinwoo Kim made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half50-68Austin Benigni made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aidan Kehoe.
2nd Half51-68Austin Benigni made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-68Austin Benigni made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-68Jinwoo Kim made Jumper. Assisted by Austin Benigni.
2nd Half57-68Austin Benigni made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half59-68Donovan Draper made Dunk.
2nd Half59-71Jarin Stevenson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kyan Evans.
2nd Half60-71Jinwoo Kim made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-71Jinwoo Kim made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-73Caleb Wilson made Two Point Tip Shot.