North Carolina faced a significant defeat against NC State in the NCAA student league, finishing the game with a score of 58 to 82. The team quickly fell behind, trailing by 16 points by halftime, with a score of 26 to 42. Despite some attempts in the second half, they were unable to close the gap, resulting in their largest loss of the current season.

The standout players for North Carolina were Zayden High and Jarin Stevenson, each scoring 13 points, but that wasn’t enough to overcome NC State, whose Quadir Copeland led their scoring with 20 points. This loss marks a notable setback for North Carolina, which has won 20 games against six losses overall, and holds a record of eight wins and five losses in the ACC conference.

Henri Veesaar's absence was significant; he missed the previous game due to flu-like symptoms and was sidelined in this match due to an ankle injury, reportedly concerning his Achilles tendon. His health and performance have been a focal point as North Carolina seeks to improve its standing this season and bounce back from this defeat.