NCAAB · Final

North Carolina Dominates North Carolina Central in Blowout Win

Friday, November 14, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Dean E. Smith Center

North Carolina Tar Heels 97, North Carolina Central Eagles 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won North Carolina Central Eagles vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels beat North Carolina Central Eagles 97-53 at Dean E. Smith Center on November 14, 2025.

The North Carolina Tar Heels delivered a commanding performance against the North Carolina Central Eagles, winning decisively with a final score of 97-53. This game, held at the Dean E. Smith Center, showcased the Tar Heels' strong start to the season, improving their record to 4-0, while the Eagles fell to 1-4.

North Carolina entered the game on a three-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Radford Highlanders 89-74, the Kansas Jayhawks 87-74, and the Central Arkansas Bears 94-54. Their recent form has been impressive, with an average of 83.3 points scored and only 69.0 points allowed over their last ten games, resulting in an overall record of 8-2 during that stretch. At home, they have maintained a solid record of 5-1, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on home-court advantage.

In contrast, North Carolina Central has struggled this season, with a record of 1-4. They managed to secure a victory against the Bluefield State Big Blue, winning 77-61, but their overall performance has been inconsistent. The Eagles have averaged 69.8 points scored while allowing a staggering 80.7 points per game in their last ten outings, resulting in a record of 4-6. Their away record stands at just 1-6, reflecting their difficulties in competing on the road.

The matchup between these two teams was notable not only for the local rivalry but also for the stark contrast in their current form. Historically, North Carolina has dominated this fixture, and this game continued that trend, with the Tar Heels showcasing their offensive prowess.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific details regarding player availability for either team, which could have influenced the game. However, the absence of key players can often shift the dynamics of matchups, particularly in college basketball where depth can be a significant factor.

The market had North Carolina heavily favored, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating a strong expectation for their victory. This was reflected in their performance on the court, as they consistently outplayed the Eagles throughout the game.

The conditions at the Dean E. Smith Center were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and the Tar Heels took full advantage. They demonstrated a balanced offensive attack, with multiple players contributing to the scoreline, while the Eagles struggled to keep pace.

As the game progressed, North Carolina's dominance became increasingly evident. The scoring plays highlighted key moments in the second half, including free throws by John Holbrook, Evan Smith, and Jae'Daun Slack, as well as a layup by Isaiah Denis, which underscored the Tar Heels' control of the game.

Overall, this fixture served as a reminder of the Tar Heels' strength in the NCAAB landscape, while North Carolina Central will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.

Leaders

PointsCaleb Wilson21North Carolina Tar Heels
AssistsKyan Evans7North Carolina Tar Heels
ReboundsCaleb Wilson13North Carolina Tar Heels
PointsRamondo Battle II14North Carolina Central Eagles
AssistsGage Lattimore3North Carolina Central Eagles
ReboundsKelechi Okworogwo7North Carolina Central Eagles

Recent form

North Carolina Tar Heels

Last 10: 8-2Streak W383.3 scored · 69 allowed per game5-1 at home

W89-74vs Radford HighlandersNov 12
W87-74vs Kansas JayhawksNov 8
W94-54vs Central Arkansas BearsNov 4
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

North Carolina Central Eagles

Last 10: 4-6Streak W169.8 scored · 80.7 allowed per game1-6 away

W77-61vs Bluefield State Big BlueNov 13
L54-76at App State MountaineersNov 9
L62-81at Virginia CavaliersNov 8
L66-114at NC State WolfpackNov 4
L67-88at South Carolina State BulldogsMar 15
W79-77at Delaware State HornetsMar 14
L71-87at South Carolina State BulldogsMar 7
W91-87vs Norfolk State SpartansMar 4
W72-68vs Howard BisonMar 1
L59-68at Maryland Eastern Shore HawksFeb 27

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Howard	24-11	-	11-3
Morgan State	14-16	1	10-4
Norfolk State	15-17	3	8-6
North Carolina Central	14-18	3	8-6
South Carolina State	10-22	4	7-7
Maryland Eastern Shore	9-23	6	5-9
Coppin State	7-24	6	5-9
Delaware State	8-23	9	2-12
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	North Carolina Central Eagles	North Carolina Tar Heels
Field goals	16-66	30-55
Field goal %	24	55
Three-pointers	7-26	11-28
Three-point %	27	39
Free throws	14-20	26-35
Free throw %	70	74
Rebounds	30	51
Offensive rebounds	14	12
Defensive rebounds	16	39
Assists	10	21
Steals	6	1
Blocks	2	14
Turnovers	9	10
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	16
Fast-break points	0	13
Points in the paint	12	36
Fouls	21	15
Largest lead	0	46

How the scoring went

2nd Half29-57Zayden High made Free Throw.
2nd Half31-57Ryan Archey made Jumper.
2nd Half31-59Zayden High made Jumper.
2nd Half32-59Ramondo Battle II made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-59Ramondo Battle II made Free Throw.
2nd Half34-59Tekao Carpenter made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-59Tekao Carpenter made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-62Derek Dixon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jonathan Powell.
2nd Half35-65Jarin Stevenson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Derek Dixon.
2nd Half35-67Jarin Stevenson made Layup. Assisted by Derek Dixon.
2nd Half38-67Gage Lattimore made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dionte Johnson.
2nd Half38-68Henri Veesaar made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-70Henri Veesaar made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half38-72Luka Bogavac made Layup.
2nd Half38-73Luka Bogavac made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-76Derek Dixon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kyan Evans.
2nd Half38-79Derek Dixon made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Luka Bogavac.
2nd Half40-79Kelechi Okworogwo made Jumper. Assisted by Gage Lattimore.
2nd Half40-80Luka Bogavac made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-81Luka Bogavac made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-81Gage Lattimore made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dionte Johnson.
2nd Half44-81Jae'Daun Slack made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-81Jae'Daun Slack made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-82Zayden High made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-83Zayden High made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-83Tekao Carpenter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Archey.
2nd Half48-84James Brown made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-85Zayden High made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-86Zayden High made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-88Zayden High made Layup. Assisted by James Brown.
2nd Half48-91Isaiah Denis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Zayden High.
2nd Half49-91Tekao Carpenter made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-92John Holbrook made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-94Evan Smith made Jumper.
2nd Half49-95Evan Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-95Jae'Daun Slack made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-95Jae'Daun Slack made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-97Isaiah Denis made Layup.
2nd Half52-97Justin Edwards made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-97Justin Edwards made Free Throw.

Win probability

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