Tar Heels Dominate in Fort Myers UNC Smashes St. Bonaventure 85–70
When the final buzzer sounded in Fort Myers, it was clear: North Carolina Tar Heels delivered and in spectacular fashion. On November 25, 2025, they dismantled the previously undefeated St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 85–70, moving to a rare 6–0 start to the season.
This wasn’t just a win. It was a statement one filled with powerful dunks, rock-solid defense, and the kind of heart that makes Blue Blood believers grin from ear to ear.
Veesaar & Wilson Take Center Stage
The night belonged to rising star Henri Veesaar. The junior center dropped a career-high 24 points and hauled in 13 rebounds, completely wrecking St. Bonaventure’s plans on both ends.
Meanwhile, freshman forward Caleb Wilson quietly put together another double-double: 20 points, 12 boards, and dominant work at the foul line (10-for-10 on free throws).
Together, they powered a Heels team that poured in 50 second-half points, turning a tight halftime lead into a comfortable runaway.
Defense, Rebounding & Second-Half Control
UNC’s edge wasn’t just in scoring. After consolidating a shaky first half full of turnovers (11 in the first 20 minutes), the Tar Heels locked in defensively committing just two turnovers all second half. That discipline turned the game.
They dominated the boards too: the Bonnies came into the night among the nation’s best at offensive rebounding, but Veesaar & co. held them to just 10 offensive rebounds all game, a stunning defensive feat.
Why This Win Means So Much
- It’s UNC’s best 6-0 start since 2016–17.
- It was a test: St. Bonaventure came in unbeaten, battle-tested and dangerous. UNC didn’t just pass they dominated.
- It showed depth stars stepping up, freshmen impressing, and a defense that refuses to let off the gas.
For every UNC fan reading this take a moment, scroll back up to the photos, and feel it.
That’s not just a win. That’s a warning to the rest of college basketball. The Tar Heels are here. They’re strong. And they’re hungry.
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