# Tar Heels Boost Confidence After Big Win

> North Carolina Tar Heels dominate Wofford with strong start and defensive performance.
- Title: Tar Heels Boost Confidence After Big Win | Shortify
- Summary: North Carolina Tar Heels dominate Wofford with strong start and defensive performance.
- Keywords: north carolina tar heels, wofford, terrence brown, maximo adams, season opener, defensive performance, rebounds, paint points, North Carolina Tar Heels On SI
- Source: North Carolina Tar Heels On SI — https://si.com/college/unc/tar-heels-nation-handed-confidence-after-big-win-over-wofford
- Published: 2026-11-07T02:19:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: north carolina tar heels, wofford, terrence brown, maximo adams, season opener, defensive performance, rebounds, paint points, sports
## Fast Start
The Tar Heels returned to action after a disappointing season opener against Western Carolina.
## Rebound Surge
Sayon Keita led with three rebounds in the first media timeout, while Terrence Brown scored five points.
## Early Offensive Shift
The Tar Heels scored 14 of 22 points in the paint during the opening nine minutes.
## Matt Able's Delayed Impact
Matt Able, a North Carolina State transfer, scored eight of the Tar Heels' first 10 points against Western Carolina but not until the six-minute mark against Wofford.
## Defensive Dominance
North Carolina held Wofford to 29.4 percent shooting from the field in the first half, taking a 17-point lead.
## Terrence Brown's Confidence
Terrence Brown, a Utah transfer, scored five points with 2-of-4 shots including a three-pointer after struggling in the season opener.
## Maximo Adams' Performance
Maximo Adams, a 6-foot-7, 220-pound forward, contributed double-digit rebounds and scoring after an impressive season opener.
## Paint Points Focus
The Tar Heels scored 12 of their opening 16 points in the paint during the second half, extending their lead to 67-41.
## Halftime Lead
North Carolina led Wofford 51-34 at halftime after a dominant defensive performance and fast start.
## Key takeaway

North Carolina Tar Heels secured a 51-34 halftime lead over Wofford with a fast start, defensive dominance, and key contributions from Terrence Brown and Maximo Adams.