The Tar Heels shot 19-for-60 overall and 5-for-32 from deep, struggling to find offensive rhythm without their top rebounders and scorers. N.C. State capitalized by shooting 45% from beyond the arc and outscoring UNC 40-28 in the paint.
Replacing two versatile players is proving difficult on the fly. The backcourt is now tasked with creating its own shots, while the frontcourt remains thin. Wilson is expected back in a few weeks after a fractured hand, while Veesaar is day-to-day with a calf injury.