Caleb Wilson scored 22 points in his hometown return to lead No. 16 North Carolina to a 91-75 victory over Georgia Tech on January 31, 2026. The Tar Heels pulled away in the first half and extended their lead in the second. Henri Veesaar added 20 points and 12 rebounds in the win.
In a matchup at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels (17-4, 5-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (11-11, 2-7) 91-75 on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The victory marked North Carolina's third straight win, while Georgia Tech suffered its third consecutive loss and sixth defeat in their last seven games.
Atlanta native Caleb Wilson, a 6-foot-10 freshman, dominated with 22 points, setting two school records. He reached 20 or more points for the 15th time this season, surpassing Tyler Hansbrough's mark of 14 from 2005-06. Wilson also scored in double figures in all 21 of his college games, breaking Rashad McCants' record of 20 from 2002-03. He added three dunks to his national-leading total of 62.
Henri Veesaar complemented Wilson inside with 20 points and 12 rebounds, providing a strong presence for the Tar Heels. Seth Trimble also contributed significantly in stretches during the game.
North Carolina built a 52-37 halftime lead, fueled by Wilson's thunderous dunks and a three-point play. The Tar Heels extended the margin to 21 points in the second half, cruising to the win.
For Georgia Tech, Baye Ndongo led with 27 points, but the rest of the team shot poorly, making just 18 of 48 attempts. The loss continues a disappointing season under third-year coach Damon Stoudamire. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, a Georgia Tech graduate, watched from courtside wearing a GT cap, as light snow fell outside the arena.
North Carolina next hosts Syracuse on Tuesday and No. 4 Duke on Saturday. Georgia Tech travels to California on Wednesday for a West Coast road trip.
