Freshman Caleb Wilson’s 22 points and 16 rebounds helped North Carolina beat Florida State 79-66 in their ACC opener.

Freshman Caleb Wilson led No. 12 North Carolina to a 79-66 win over Florida State in their ACC opener, posting 22 points, 16 rebounds, and six assists—both rebounds and assists tied or matched career highs. Seth Trimble added 20 points, Kyan Evans scored 15, and Henri Veesaar recorded 12 points and 12 rebounds, all in the second half, helping the Tar Heels extend their lead with an 18-3 run. North Carolina improved to 13-1 overall and 1-0 in the ACC, extending its best start in over 15 years. Florida State, despite making 12 of 40 three-pointers, saw its two-game winning streak end and fell to 7-7 overall and 0-1 in conference play.