Photos: North Carolina opens 2025-26 basketball season with win over Central Arkansas
By Robert Willett
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) breaks to the basket for a dunk over Central Arkansas forward Truman Byrne (0) in the first half on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
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North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson lead all scores with 22 points in the Tar Heels 94-54 victory to open the 2025-26 regular season on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson (8) dunks over Central Arkansas guard Parker Applegate (13) in the second half on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Wilson lead all scores with 22 points in the Tar Heels’ 94-54 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Jonathan Powell (11), forward Jarin Stevenson (15) and guard Kyan Evans (0) react after a basket by Isaiah Denis (5) in the closing minute of their game against Central Arkansas on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis and assistant coach Pat Sullivan direct the Tar Heels on offense in the first half against Central Arkansas on November 3, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Central Arkansas guard Luke More (32) defends North Carolina forward Jarin Stevenson (15) in the first half on November 3, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina center Henri Veesaar (13) puts up a shot over Central Arkansas forward Truman Byrne (0) in the first half on November 3, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Central Arkansas guard Ty Robinson (12) defends North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac (44) in the first half on November 3, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson (8) hits the court after colliding with Central Arkansas guard Camren Hunter (1) in the second half on November 3, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson (8) dunks over Central Arkansas guard Javion Guy-King (2) in the second half on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis has a word with Luka Bogavac (44) before inserting him into the game on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac (44) puts up a shot during the second half against over Central Arkansas on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bogavac scored 10 points and had five assists in his first game with North Carolina.
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) breaks to the basket for a dunk in the first half against Central Arkansas on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson (8) dunks on a fast break in the first half against Central Arkansas on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson (8) dunks in the first half against Central Arkansas on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac (44) stops short of taking a seat with fans, after chasing a loose ball out of bounds, during the first half against Central Arkansas on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published November 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM.
