Chapel Hill: UNC beats Wyoming 76-63
Isaiah Denis and Terrence Brown scored 14 each at the Smith Center. Maximo Adams had 13 points and 9 rebounds. UNC is 3-0 and hosts Georgia on Friday.
By Alexandru Stanciu · Published
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What we know
Confirmed
- North Carolina beat Wyoming 76-63 on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill. UNC's recap, the UNC box score and the Yahoo Sports game page all list that final. The box lists attendance of 16,805. The halves were Wyoming 29 and 34, and North Carolina 31 and 45. North Carolina is 3-0 and 0-0 in the ACC. Wyoming is 2-1 and 0-0 in the Mountain West. The school page lists a 7 p.m. tip. Yahoo lists the telecast as ACC Network.Confirmed by UNC Athletics recap and box score; Yahoo Sports game page
- North Carolina led 31-29 at halftime and outscored Wyoming 45-34 in the second half. In that half the Tar Heels made 16 of 30 shots, 53.3 percent. For the game they shot 29 of 58, 50 percent, made 9 of 20 threes and 9 of 18 free throws. Wyoming shot 12 of 37 in the first half, 32.4 percent, and 27 of 74 for the game, 36.5 percent, with 8 of 31 from three and 1 of 2 at the line. UNC's recap says the Tar Heels were 8 of 15 at the line in the second half. The box matches that split.Confirmed by UNC Athletics box score and recap; Yahoo Sports game page for the final and the halves
- Rebounds at halftime were 25-15, Wyoming, including 15-5 on the offensive glass. The box lists those half totals. Wyoming finished with 43 rebounds and North Carolina with 37. Wyoming had 15 offensive rebounds in the first half and 4 in the second. Second-chance points at the half were 13 for Wyoming and 4 for North Carolina.Confirmed by UNC Athletics box score; UNC Athletics recap for the halftime rebounding narrative
- Isaiah Denis and Terrence Brown scored 14 each. The box does not mark Denis as a starter. He made 5 of 7 shots, 3 of 4 from three and 1 of 2 free throws. UNC's recap says he scored a career-high 11 points in the first half and finished with 14. Brown started, made 6 of 16, went 2 of 3 at the line and had 5 rebounds. The recap says he scored Carolina's first eight points of the second half.Confirmed by UNC Athletics box score and recap
- Maximo Adams had 13 points and 9 rebounds on 4 of 7 shooting, with 2 of 4 from three and 3 of 4 free throws. Those nine rebounds are the high on the box. The recap says it was his third straight game in double figures. Sayon Keita had 13 points, 8 rebounds, 6 blocks and 3 steals, on 6 of 9 from the field and 1 of 1 at the line. The recap calls those season highs. Matt Able scored 11 on 4 of 8, including 3 of 6 from three. The recap says nine of those 11 points came after halftime.Confirmed by UNC Athletics box score and recap
- Nasir Meyer led Wyoming with 17 points on 8 of 21 shots, including 1 of 6 from three. Renars Sondors scored 12, all on three-pointers, making 4 of 9. Yahoo's game page also lists Meyer at 17, Denis at 14, Adams at 9 rebounds and Keita at 6 blocks.Confirmed by UNC Athletics box score; Yahoo Sports game page
- In the UNC recap, coach Michael Malone said of Brown, "He's a competitor." Brown called the second-half rebounding "a want-to thing."Confirmed by UNC Athletics recap, quoting Michael Malone and Terrence Brown
- North Carolina committed 9 turnovers and Wyoming committed 12. The recap says the nine made it three straight games under 10 turnovers, the first time since 1979-80 the Tar Heels have done that in each of the first three games. The same recap says UNC is 3-0 in Michael Malone's first season, that the Tar Heels have won 21 home games in a row, that Tuesday was the 600th game in the Smith Center, and that the building record is 510-90. It also says Carolina has won 31 straight when the opponent shoots under 40 percent. Wyoming shot 36.5 percent.Confirmed by UNC Athletics recap; UNC Athletics box score for the 9 turnovers and the 36.5 percent
- UNC's recap says the next game is Georgia on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Smith Center, on ESPN2.Confirmed by UNC Athletics recap, Nov. 10, 2026
Still unknown
- Whether 14 points is a career high for Isaiah Denis. The UNC recap attaches career-high to an 11-point first half, then says he finished with 14
- Yahoo's Wyoming rebound total reads 40. The official box lists 43, including team rebounds. This file uses 43
What happened
In Chapel Hill, North Carolina beat Wyoming 76-63 on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at the Dean Smith Center.
UNC's recap, the school box and the Yahoo Sports game page all list that final. The box puts the crowd at 16,805. The halves were 29 and 34 for Wyoming, and 31 and 45 for the Tar Heels. North Carolina is 3-0 and 0-0 in the ACC. Wyoming is 2-1 and 0-0 in the Mountain West. The athletics page lists a 7 p.m. tip. Yahoo lists the game on ACC Network.
Tuesday was the Wyoming visit named in this site's Wofford recap. Sunday's women's game in Charlotte is a separate result, in the South Carolina file.
After halftime
The Tar Heels led 31-29 at the break, then outscored the Cowboys 45-34. In those 20 minutes North Carolina made 16 of 30 shots, 53.3 percent. For the night the Tar Heels shot 29 of 58, an even 50 percent, with 9 of 20 from three and 9 of 18 at the line.
Wyoming shot 12 of 37 before intermission, 32.4 percent, and 27 of 74 overall, 36.5 percent. The Cowboys made 8 of 31 threes and 1 of 2 free throws. Those were their only two attempts at the line. The school write-up has the Tar Heels at 8 of 15 from the foul line after the break. The box shows that same 8-of-15 split.
Halftime rebounding was 25-15, Wyoming, and 15-5 on the offensive glass. The box lists those half figures. Wyoming finished with 43 rebounds. North Carolina finished with 37. The Cowboys had 15 offensive rebounds in the first half and 4 in the second. UNC's recap pairs the 15 with 25 misses and the 4 with 22 misses. Wyoming's misses on the sheet are 25, then 22. Second-chance points at the break were 13 for the visitors and 4 for the Tar Heels. The box matches that pair.
Who scored
Isaiah Denis and Terrence Brown scored 14 each. The box does not mark Denis as a starter. He made 5 of 7 shots, 3 of 4 from three and 1 of 2 free throws. UNC's recap says the first-half share was a career-high 11, with 14 for the game. Brown started. He made 6 of 16, went 2 of 3 at the line and finished with 5 rebounds. The school write-up says he scored Carolina's first eight points of the second half.
Maximo Adams had 13 points and 9 rebounds, on 4 of 7 shooting, 2 of 4 from three and 3 of 4 at the line. Nine is the high rebound total on the box. The recap calls it a third straight game in double figures. Sayon Keita had 13 points, 8 rebounds, 6 blocks and 3 steals, on 6 of 9 and 1 of 1 at the line. The school write-up calls that a set of season highs. Matt Able scored 11 on 4 of 8, with 3 of 6 from three. The write-up says nine of Able's 11 came after the break.
Nasir Meyer led Wyoming with 17 on 8 of 21, one of the makes a three. Renars Sondors scored 12, all from deep, on 4 of 9. Yahoo's page also lists Meyer at 17, Denis at 14, Adams with 9 rebounds and Keita with 6 blocks.
Coach Michael Malone, in the school recap, said of Brown, "He's a competitor." Brown called the rebounding change "a want-to thing."
The Tar Heels committed 9 turnovers. Wyoming committed 12. UNC's recap says the nine made a third straight game under 10, and the first time since 1979-80 that Carolina has stayed under 10 in each of the first three games.
The home mark, and Friday
The same recap says the team is 3-0 in Michael Malone's first season and has won 21 home games in a row. It calls Tuesday the 600th game in the Smith Center and lists the building record at 510-90. It also says the Tar Heels have won 31 straight when an opponent shoots under 40 percent. Wyoming shot 36.5 percent.
Friday, Nov. 13, North Carolina hosts Georgia at 7 p.m. in the Smith Center, on ESPN2.
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Why it matters
Chapel Hill's men's basketball team moved to 3-0 at the Smith Center in Michael Malone's first season, with Georgia due there Friday.
Updates
Nov 11, 2026, 5:58 AM
First file from the UNC recap and box and the Yahoo Sports game page. Player lines and the 16,805 attendance are the box. Denis's career-high note is the recap's 11-point first half. Yahoo's 40-rebound line for Wyoming is not used. No athletics photos. lead is false. onTikTok is false.
Sources
- Strong Second Half Lifts Tar Heels Past Wyoming, 76-63 (UNC Athletics recap, Matt Bowers, Nov. 10, 2026, Chapel Hill, 7 p.m.: 76-63 at the Dean Smith Center; 31-29 at the half; second half 45-34; UNC 3-0 in Michael Malone's first season; 21 straight home wins; Wyoming 2-1; 600th game in the building, record 510-90; Denis a career-high 11 in the first half and 14 for the game; Brown 14 and five rebounds; Adams 13 and a game-high 9; Keita 13, 8 and 6 blocks, called season highs; Able 11, with nine after the break; Meyer 17 on 21 shots; Wyoming 32.4 percent in the first half and 36.5 percent for the game; halftime rebounds 25-15 and 15-5 offensive; 9 turnovers; next vs Georgia, Friday, 7 p.m., ESPN2. Quotes from Malone and Brown are shortened in the story. Text-only. No athletics photos used.)
Official sourcePublished by UNC Athletics · Checked Nov 11, 2026, 5:58 AM
- Men's Basketball vs Wyoming on 11/10/26, box score (Final 76-63; Dean Smith Center, Chapel Hill; attendance 16,805; date 11/10/26; North Carolina 3-0, Wyoming 2-1; halves 31-45 and 29-34; Denis 14 on 5-7 and 3-4 from three, no start marked; Brown 14 on 6-16, 5 rebounds, starter; Adams 13 and 9; Keita 13, 8 rebounds, 6 blocks, 3 steals; Able 11 on 4-8 and 3-6 from three; Meyer 17 on 8-21; Sondors 12 on 4-9 from three; UNC 29-58, 9-20, 9-18, 37 rebounds, 9 turnovers; second half 16-30 and 8-15 at the line; Wyoming 27-74, 8-31, 1-2, 43 rebounds, 12 turnovers; first half rebounds 15-25 and offensive rebounds 5-15, North Carolina first. Referees Brent Hampton, Jerry Heater, Pat Driscoll. Text-only.)
Official sourcePublished by UNC Athletics · Checked Nov 11, 2026, 5:58 AM
- Wyoming Cowboys 63, North Carolina Tar Heels 76 (Yahoo Sports game page for Nov. 10, 2026: final 76-63; halves Wyoming 29 and 34, North Carolina 31 and 45; Dean E. Smith Center; ACC Network; Meyer 17 on 8-21; Denis 14; Adams 9 rebounds; Keita 6 blocks; Avdalas 4 assists. The page's Wyoming team-rebound figure of 40 is not used. The official box lists 43. No Associated Press byline was on the page when this file was checked. Text-only. No Yahoo photos used.)
Third-party sourcePublished by Yahoo Sports · Checked Nov 11, 2026, 5:58 AM
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