12th Ranked North Carolina, East Carolina Are Matching Up Monday Night In Chapel Hill
112 miles separates campuses of North Carolina @UNC Chapel Hill , East Carolina University
12th ranked North Carolina, East Carolina are matching up Monday night in Chapel Hill .
Where?
On the hardwood!
North Carolina is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference comes into the game with record 11-1 because they’re on a five winning streak including winning their previous game in CBS Sports Classic Saturday December 20, 2025 by knocking off Ohio State 71-70 where as a team North Carolina shot 28-63 on field goals for 44 % were 8-27 on 3 pointers for 30 % were 7-13 on free throws for 54 %. Three players scored in double figures! Those players were Caleb Wilson who is a freshman forward who was 9-16 on field goals , 2-5 on free throws to go along 15 rebounds , 2 assists, 20 points . Henri Veesaar who is junior center who was 7-12 on field goals , 2-5 on 3 pointers , 1-3 on free throws to go along with 10 rebounds , 5 assists, 17 points. Seth Trimble who is a senior guard who was 6-13 on field goals , 3-5 on 3 pointers to go along 2 rebounds, 3 assists , 17 points Following North Carolina knocking off Ohio State in CBS Sports Classic 71-70 Saturday Seth Trimble who was 6-13 on field goals , 3-5 on 3 pointers to go along 2 rebounds, 3 assists , 17 points
According to ESPN App
Following North Carolina knocking off Ohio State in CBS Sports Classic 71-70 Saturday Head Coach Hubert Davis shared his thoughts on the steal , Seth Trimble returning by saying They were told to be aggressive try to steal in backcourt . and if they didn’t get it and Ohio State gets to front court . We were going to have to foul one of the many things about Ohio State is they’re a great free throw shooting team , so it wasn’t a great choice. In that situation Seth’s ability to be able to create a shot for himself for others is best on the team . From the perimeter we put the ball in his hands and kind of cleared out that side . Ohio State did a good job defensively but was able to find Henri over the basket. He (Seth Trimble ) runs faster . Just the way he came out of the break . He can get a defensive stop , he can get a rebound and within three or four steps he’s across half court he’s gone . Having one person that pulls everyone along then when they see Seth get those pitch -ahead layups everybody wants to score so then they start to score.
Following North Carolina knocking off Ohio State in CBS Sports Classic 71-70 Saturday Seth Trimble who was 6-13 on field goals , 3-5 on 3 pointers to go along 2 rebounds, 3 assists , 17 points shared his thoughts by saying This was a pass. I didn’t just throw the ball down.” referring to North Carolina’s final possession, when his drive into the lane ended with a stumble, a loss of balance and, ultimately, the most important assist of the afternoon (although it looked like a turnover in real time). As he spun toward the basket with the Tar Heels trailing by one, Trimble looked to shoot but lost his footing “right away.” Falling forward, he said he saw Henri Veesaar’s feet and shoveled the ball into the lane, where Veesaar slipped past his defender and rose for a two-handed dunk with seven seconds remaining.
According to Shelby Swanson News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article313716887.html
East Carolina is a member of American Conference comes into the game with North Carolina with record of 5-7 because on Wednesday December 17, 2025 East Carolina beat Presbyterian by score of 74-53 where as a team they were 24-44 on field goals for 55 % were 4-12 on 3 pointers , 22-26 on free throws for 85 %. Three players scored in double figures! Giovanni Emejuru who is a senior center who was 9-11 on 3 pointers , 3-3 on free throws to go along with 7 rebounds , 1 assists, 21 points. Tybo Bailey who is a sophomore guard was 3-4 on field goals , 3-4 on 3 pointers , 3-3 on free throws to go along with 2 rebounds , 1 steal , 12 points . Jordan Riley who is a senior guard was 8-14 on field goals , 0-1 on 3 pointers, 8-12 on free throws to go along 4 rebounds, 3 assists , 1 block , 24 points.
According to ESPN App
Following East Carolina’s 74-53 win over Presbyterian on Wednesday December 17, 2025 Giovanni Emejuru who is a senior center who was 9-11 on 3 pointers , 3-3 on free throws to go along with 7 rebounds , 1 assists, 21 points shared his thoughts by saying!
"I think we're starting to buy into the things that make us great, and the things that work,"
Following East Carolina’s 74-53 win over Presbyterian on Wednesday December 17, 2025 Head Coach Mchael Schwartz shared his thoughts on his teams win over Presbyterian by saying Glad we were able to come out tonight and get the win, and stack two wins back to back in a short timeframe versus two very good teams,It was team defense. And over the last three halves of basketball, that's where we've been at our best, team defense."
According to Stephen Ignoe article https://247sports.com/college/east-carolina/article/ecu-takes-of-business-against-presbyterian-74-53-266897074/ https://247sports.com/college/east-carolina/article/ecu-takes-of-business-against-presbyterian-74-53-266897074/
Tip off is set for 8:00pm from Dean E. Smith Center!
The game is going to be televised on ACC Network with Doug Sherman, Terrence Oglesby commentating!
Doug Sherman has been announcing college baseball, men’s and women’s college basketball and college football games for ESPN since 2003.
He was the sports director at WRGB-CBS 6 for more than 20 years. Prior to that, Sherman worked as a sports reporter for WSTM-NBC-3 in Syracuse N.Y., and was also the play-by-play announcer for the Syracuse Chiefs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals.
After graduating from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in 1988 with a bachelor of science degree in broadcast journalism, the New York native stayed in his home state and nearby his alma mater to become the sports director at WPTR radio from October 1988 – March 1993.
According to https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/doug-sherman/
Terrence Oglesby is a former Clemson guard who played for Head Coach Oliver Purnell in 2007-2008 season 2008-2009 season. On May 27, 2009 announced he will forego his final two seasons at the school to pursue a professional basketball career. Oglesby appeared in 66 games and scored 777 points in his two seasons with the program.Over the past several years, I have had the opportunity to play internationally, and as a result I have been given the opportunity of playing professionally in Europe,” Oglesby said. “After much thought and consideration, I have opted to take my basketball career a step further and pursue a professional career.
“I have enjoyed my time at Clemson University and want to thank all the fans and friends for being supportive. My decision is based solely on chasing the dream of being a professional basketball player. I would like to thank all my coaches and teammates for a memorable two years, and wish them the best of luck in the future.”
Oglesby, a native of Cleveland, TN, averaged double figures both of his seasons in a Tiger uniform. He concludes his Clemson career ranked in the top 10 in school history in three-point goals (177), three-point goals per game (2.68), and three-point accuracy (.395). This past season, Oglesby was third-best on the team in scoring at 13.2 points per game. He ranked second in the ACC in three-pointers per game and three-point accuracy. His 92 three-point goals rank as the fourth-most in Clemson history for a single season.
Oglesby received honorable mention for the ACC’s All-Freshman Team in 2007-08 after averaging 10.5 points per game as a reserve. Despite never starting a game, he led the team with 85 three-pointers that season, which included his memorable game-winning long ball to cap a 20-point come-from-behind win at Maryland.
“Terrence has informed me of his decision to seek a professional career in Europe,” said Oliver Purnell, Clemson’s head coach. “Although I am disappointed Terrence will not be with us next season, I wish him all the best in this endeavor. I appreciate all of his efforts and contributions on two NCAA Tournament teams.”
According to ttps://clemsontigers.com/oglesby-to-leave-clemson-to-pursue-professional-basketball-career/