UNC Players Reflect on Loss to Miami

Tar Heels' five-game winning streak snapped in 75-66 defeat

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The North Carolina Tar Heels saw their five-game winning streak come to an end on Tuesday night, falling to the Miami Hurricanes 75-66. In the postgame, UNC players Jarin Stevenson, Kyan Evans, and Henri Veesaar discussed what led to the defeat, citing a lack of energy, struggles on defense, and missed opportunities down the stretch.

Why it matters

The loss was a setback for the Tar Heels, who had been building momentum after a big win over Duke. The players' reflections provide insight into the factors that contributed to the defeat and the areas the team needs to improve on going forward.

The details

North Carolina entered the game riding high after an emotional comeback victory over Duke, but the Tar Heels came out flat against Miami. The Hurricanes dominated in the paint, outscoring UNC 46-28 and outrebounding them 41-35. The Tar Heels' starting backcourt of Seth Trimble and Derek Dixon combined to shoot just 1-of-14 from the field. Despite having chances to tie or take the lead late, North Carolina's offense couldn't string together enough made shots to complete the comeback.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 in Coral Gables, Florida.

The players

Jarin Stevenson

A forward for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Kyan Evans

A guard for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Henri Veesaar

A center for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

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What they’re saying

“We didn't come out with the right mindset. They started off really good, and I feel like we could have prevented that. We've got to start off better, pick up the intensity.”

— Jarin Stevenson (si.com)

“Yeah, I think we just kind of want to bring a spark off the bench. We try to do that every game, but today, shots weren't falling for us.”

— Kyan Evans (si.com)

“They did a really good job on the ball screens. Overall, they came down, and they made it in a two-on-one.”

— Henri Veesaar (si.com)

What’s next

The Tar Heels will look to bounce back in their next game against the Virginia Cavaliers on February 15th.

The takeaway

This loss serves as a wake-up call for the Tar Heels, who will need to refocus and improve their defensive intensity and execution if they hope to make a deep run in the postseason.