Tar Heels Edge Out Yellow Jackets in a Nail-Biter at Hank McCamish Pavilion
The North Carolina Tar Heels, ranked 23rd, emerged victorious over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with a final score of 73-68. The Tar Heels now hold an impressive record, while the Yellow Jackets are left to regroup after this encounter.
The game was held at Hank McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, where 1,605 fans witnessed a contest filled with lead changes and ties that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. The Tar Heels showed resilience and strategic execution throughout the four quarters scoring 17, 13, 24, and finally sealing their win with 19 points in the last quarter.
North Carolina's offense was fueled by their accuracy from two-point range where they shot an effective 49 percent. Their overall field goal percentage stood at a solid 45 percent as they made good use of their opportunities on offense. From beyond the arc, they managed to hit three out of eleven attempts which contributed to their total score tally.
Defensively, North Carolina also put up strong numbers with seven steals and four blocks that helped them keep pressure on Georgia Tech's players. They were disciplined throughout the game committing only thirteen personal fouls and avoiding any foul outs or ejections.
On the rebounding front, North Carolina grabbed a total of thirty-two rebounds with eight coming offensively giving them crucial second-chance points which amounted to six. Their defensive efforts were highlighted by twenty-two defensive rebounds that limited Georgia Tech's scoring chances.
Free throws often make a difference in close games and for North Carolina it was no different; they excelled from the line shooting an impressive eighty-four percent making sixteen free throws out of nineteen attempts.
Georgia Tech put up a valiant fight against North Carolina but fell just short despite shooting slightly better from both two-point (51 percent) and three-point range (41 percent). They also had more assists than North Carolina but struggled with turnovers which proved costly down the stretch.
As for individual performances from both teams will be remembered for some time due to several standout plays that shifted momentum at various stages during this conference game.
Looking ahead for fans of The Tar Heels can mark their calendars for January 21st when they will face off against Louisville Cardinals at Carmichael Arena in Chapel Hill. This upcoming match is scheduled for a tip-off at 2:00 PM Eastern Time and will be broadcasted nationally on ACC Network channel number six hundred twelve ensuring fans won't miss any action as these teams battle it out on court once again.