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Bogavac Leads Tar Heels to 67-63 Victory Over Clemson
Sophomore guard's season-high 20 points, including six 3-pointers, propel North Carolina to 18-0 home record
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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In a hard-fought game, No. 17 North Carolina secured a 67-63 victory over Clemson on Tuesday night, fueled by a standout performance from sophomore guard Luka Bogavac. Bogavac scored a season-high 20 points, including a team-record-tying six 3-pointers, to lead the Tar Heels to their 18th consecutive home win - a new program best.
Why it matters
This victory was significant for the Tar Heels, as it allowed them to break a fourth-place tie with Clemson in the ACC standings, improving their chances of securing a double bye in the upcoming ACC Tournament. The game also marked the final home appearance for UNC seniors Seth Trimble and Elijah Davis, adding to the emotional weight of the win.
The details
Bogavac scored 17 of his 20 points in the second half, providing a crucial spark when the Tar Heels needed it most. While Bogavac's shooting prowess was the highlight, North Carolina received contributions across the board, including 13 points and 6 rebounds from Henri Veesaar and a career-high 10 rebounds from Jarin Stevenson. Despite shooting just 37.9% from the field, the Tar Heels' 44.4% 3-point shooting proved to be the difference.
- The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
- This was the final home game of the season for North Carolina seniors Seth Trimble and Elijah Davis, as well as graduating team managers James Rolf Blizzard, Zach Dunn, and Avery Wilkerson.
The players
Luka Bogavac
A sophomore guard for North Carolina who scored a season-high 20 points, including a team-record-tying six 3-pointers, to lead the Tar Heels to victory.
Henri Veesaar
A North Carolina player who added 13 points and 6 rebounds before fouling out.
Jarin Stevenson
A North Carolina player who grabbed a career-best 10 rebounds and scored 9 points.
Seth Trimble
A North Carolina senior who contributed 9 points and drew 5 fouls in his final home game.
Brad Brownell
The head coach of the Clemson Tigers.
What they’re saying
“He made a bunch of shots...that's why North Carolina is good.”
— Brad Brownell, Clemson Head Coach (newsy-today.com)
What’s next
The Tar Heels will conclude their regular season with a challenging road game against Duke on Saturday evening.
The takeaway
Luka Bogavac's career-high performance from beyond the arc, coupled with a balanced team effort, propelled North Carolina to a crucial victory that improved their standing in the ACC and extended their historic home winning streak to 18 games.
