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Photos: North Carolina vs Clemson in ACC basketball action

By Robert Willett
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) drives to the basket between Clemson forward R J Godfrey (0) and forward Carter Welling (22) in the second half on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) drives to the basket between Clemson forward R J Godfrey (0) and forward Carter Welling (22) in the second half on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The North Carolina Tar Heels faced off against the Clemson Tigers in the final home game of the regular season in Chapel HIll.

Seth Trimble and Elijah Davis were honored on ‘Senior Night.’

North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) embraces coach Hubert Davis on ‘Senior Night’, prior to playing his final home game against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) embraces coach Hubert Davis on ‘Senior Night’, prior to playing his final home game against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guards Seth Trimble (7) and Elijah Davis (6) are honored on ‘Senior Night’ prior to playing their final home game against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina guards Seth Trimble (7) and Elijah Davis (6) are honored on ‘Senior Night’ prior to playing their final home game against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Keeping with tradition, senior North Carolina guard Elijah Davis (6) steps to the court in his first start with the Tar Heels on ‘Senior Night’ on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Keeping with tradition, senior North Carolina guard Elijah Davis (6) steps to the court in his first start with the Tar Heels on ‘Senior Night’ on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) reacts after connecting for a three-point basket to open the game against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) reacts after connecting for a three-point basket to open the game against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina center Zayden High (1) breaks to the basket for a dunk in the first half against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina center Zayden High (1) breaks to the basket for a dunk in the first half against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis huddles with his players in the first half against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis huddles with his players in the first half against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson coach Brad Brownell directs his team on defense in the first half against North Carolina on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N
Clemson coach Brad Brownell directs his team on defense in the first half against North Carolina on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Former Tar Heel R.J. Davis is honored at halftime of the North Carolina vs Clemson game, as he has his jersey hung in the rafters of the Smith Center on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Former Tar Heel R.J. Davis is honored at halftime of the North Carolina vs Clemson game, as he has his jersey hung in the rafters of the Smith Center on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Former Tar Heel R.J. Davis is honored at halftime of the North Carolina vs Clemson game, as he has his jersey hung in the rafters of the Smith Center on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Former Tar Heel R.J. Davis is honored at halftime of the North Carolina vs Clemson game, as he has his jersey hung in the rafters of the Smith Center on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) drives to the basket in the first half against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) drives to the basket in the first half against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his players on offense late in a close game against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his players on offense late in a close game against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson center Nick Davidson (11) fouls North Carolina forward Jarin Stevenson (15) as he drives to the basket in the second half on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Clemson center Nick Davidson (11) fouls North Carolina forward Jarin Stevenson (15) as he drives to the basket in the second half on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) reacts after connecting for a three-point basket to open the game, and steps up to defend Clemson guard Dillon Hunter (2) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina guard Seth Trimble (7) reacts after connecting for a three-point basket to open the game, and steps up to defend Clemson guard Dillon Hunter (2) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson forward R J Godfrey (0) and forward Dallas Thomas (8) battle to recover the ball with North Carolina forward Zayden High (1) in the first half on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Clemson forward R J Godfrey (0) and forward Dallas Thomas (8) battle to recover the ball with North Carolina forward Zayden High (1) in the first half on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Zayden High (1) gets a hand in his mouth from Clemson forward Dallas Thomas (8), during a battle for a loose ball, in the first half on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina forward Zayden High (1) gets a hand in his mouth from Clemson forward Dallas Thomas (8), during a battle for a loose ball, in the first half on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson forward R J Godfrey (0) recovers the ball after a floor scramble with North Carolina forward Zayden High (1) and teammates Dillon Hunter (2) and Dallas Thomas (8) in the first half on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Clemson forward R J Godfrey (0) recovers the ball after a floor scramble with North Carolina forward Zayden High (1) and teammates Dillon Hunter (2) and Dallas Thomas (8) in the first half on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac (44) launches a three-point shot to give the Tar Heels a 59-53 lead in the second half against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bogavac lead the Tar Heels with 20 points.
North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac (44) launches a three-point shot to give the Tar Heels a 59-53 lead in the second half against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bogavac lead the Tar Heels with 20 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson, out recovering from an injured left hand, works with guard Elijah Davis (6) to motivate the fans in the student section during the second half against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson, out recovering from an injured left hand, works with guard Elijah Davis (6) to motivate the fans in the student section during the second half against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Jarin Stevenson (15) defends Clemson guard Dillon Hunter (2) in the second half on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.
North Carolina forward Jarin Stevenson (15) defends Clemson guard Dillon Hunter (2) in the second half on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson center Nick Davidson (11) defends North Carolina center Henri Veesaar (13) in the second half on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Clemson center Nick Davidson (11) defends North Carolina center Henri Veesaar (13) in the second half on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Elijah Davis (6), inserted into the game for the final seconds of play on ‘Senior Night’ reacts as the Tar Heels defeat Clemson 67-63 on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina guard Elijah Davis (6), inserted into the game for the final seconds of play on ‘Senior Night’ reacts as the Tar Heels defeat Clemson 67-63 on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac (44) is surrounded by teammates after sinking a key three-point basket to give the Tar Heels a 59-53 lead in the second half against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bogavac lead the Tar Heels with 20 points in their 67-63 victory.
North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac (44) is surrounded by teammates after sinking a key three-point basket to give the Tar Heels a 59-53 lead in the second half against Clemson on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bogavac lead the Tar Heels with 20 points in their 67-63 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published March 3, 2026 at 8:11 PM.

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