Three Key Takeaways from North Carolina's Win Over Georgetown

The North Carolina Tar Heels improved their record to 8-1 after defeating the Georgetown Hoyas 81-61 on Sunday night at the Dean E. Smith Center. This game was another example of the Tar Heels' ability to dominate the pace of the game with their rebounding and shot-blocking capabilities.

The two halves were complete opposite representations of the game, as both teams jumped out to hot starts offensively to begin the game. The second half was completely different, as North Carolina suffocated the flow of the game with their unrelenting interior defense.

With all that being said, here are takeaways and analysis from North Carolina's smooth-sailing win over Georgetown.

The Tar Heels' Offensive Production was Balanced

Dec 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis talks with guard Kyan Evans (0) and guard Derek Dixon (3) in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar will continue to be the focal points of the offense, which was the case again on Sunday, but the Tar Heels had four total players score at least 14 points against Georgetown.

Wilson led the team with 20 points, Veesaar followed up with 18, while Luka Bogavac and Derek Dixon each contributed 14 points.

Dec 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels fans cheer in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The problem with the Tar Heels earlier in the season was the fact that the offense was overly dependent on Wilson and Veesaar. The last two weeks have proven that the supporting cast can step up when needed.

North Carolina has the potential to develop into a legitimate national title contender if the supporting cast consistently performs at this level.

North Carolina Dominated the Boards

Dec 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Georgetown Hoyas forward Isaiah Abraham (7) blocks the shot of North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Tar Heels' calling card this season has been the rebounding department. North Carolina outrebounded Georgetown 42-33, which was a major factor in Hubert Davis' team controlling the game in the second half.

Davis talked about the importance of rebounding in his postgame press conference on Tuesday night.

"I always say rebounding is the most important factor in the outcome of a game," Davis said. "We got 20 offensive rebounds and outrebounded them by nine. To me, that was the ball game."

Dec 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis reacts in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

"I'm so glad I can hammer this," Davis said. "One of the things I always tell them is that I'm not a big stats guy, but I will use them to confirm what I already know—and I keep telling them: this is who we are. We have got to get to the offensive glass. We have to get second-chance opportunities."

Ironically, the Tar Heels lost the offensive rebounded department, as the Hoyas had 11 offensive rebounds compared to the Tar Heels' six offensive boards.

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