8legs: East tennessee state university

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UNC topped East Tennessee State 77-58 as Henri Veesaar poured in 26 points on 10-for-11 shooting.
Caleb Wilson added 20 points and eight rebounds for UNC in Chapel Hill.
Kyan Evans contributed six points and six assists with no turnovers, stabilizing UNC’s offense.
Hubert Davis praised defense and rebounding, emphasizing finishing possessions to tire the ETSU attack.
Davis explained the decision to start Jonathan Powell in the second half as an energy-based move.
Davis commented on the challenge of slow starts versus low-major opponents and emphasized pace on offense.
Veesaar’s versatility was highlighted as he can score inside and on the move, with good floor running and a reliable floater.
James Brown earned extended minutes off the bench as UNC’s rotation shuffled for impact defense and energy.
The Tar Heels improved to 8-1 this season with a decisive second-half defensive effort.
Kyan Evans emerged as a reliable floor general, distributing the ball and taking care of the ball.

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UNC held ETSU scoreless for a five-minute stretch in the first half, fueling a momentum swing.
Veesaar and Wilson dominated inside, providing reliable scoring near the basket.
UNC tightened ball security, committing only seven turnovers, including just two in the second half.
The Tar Heels used a 12-0 run to swing a close game into a comfortable lead.
UNC’s defense ranked among the better units, helping limit ETSU’s efficient scoring.
Derek Dixon’s increased minutes signal a shift in the guard rotation.
Halftime adjustments included starting Jonathan Powell over Bogavac in the second half.
Powell contributed solid defensive effort and activity on both ends.
The win comes as UNC looks to balance a growing rotation amid upcoming nonconference tests.
UNC’s defensive stretches and late interior scoring were decisive in building the final margin.
The Tar Heels improved to 9-1 with a controlled nonconference win over ETSU.

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