UNC basketball suffers first loss of season. Observations from setback to Georgia

Georgia pulled away from North Carolina to hand Michael Malone his first loss as the Tar Heels coach, 78-70, on Friday night at the Smith Center. It’s a crushing loss for UNC, which spent all game fighting through a 32.9% shooting effort and finding a different way - this time with some aggressive play to muddy up the game. But then it all unraveled. (MSN.com)

Video: UNC Basketball Players Post-Georgia Interviews

North Carolina guards Terrence Brown and Isaiah Denis speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 78-70 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on Friday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

North Carolina vs. Georgia Postgame Notes

The loss snapped UNC's 21-game home winning streak and 14-game home win streak against non-ACC opponents. The Tar Heels are 13-6 all-time against Georgia. This was the Bulldogs' first win in nine games in Chapel Hill. UNC attempted a school-record 38 three-pointers. Terrence Brown led North Carolina in scoring (21) for the third game in a row. (GoHeels.com)

Lucas: The Details

Given UNC's rebounding shortcomings the first three game, Carolina was well aware Georgia would try to get second chances. For the first 30 minutes of the game, the Tar Heels did a credible job on the backboards. With just over nine minutes left, Georgia had only five second-chance points, a manageable number. But then things—the details—fell apart. (GoHeels.com)

Box Score: Georgia 78, North Carolina 70

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 78-70 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on Friday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Video: Michael Malone Post-Georgia Press Conference

North Carolina men's basketball head coach Michael Malone speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 78-70 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on Friday night at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Video: UNC Men's Basketball Falls Late to Georgia, 78-70 - Highlights

Georgia finished the game on a 10-2 run and topped North Carolina, 78-70, on Friday night in the Smith Center. Terrence Brown tied his season high with 21 points, hitting four three-points, one off his career high of five. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Michael Malone blames loss on ‘bad habits,’ lack of ‘game plan discipline’

While UNC shot just 23.7% on a school-record 38 3-point attempts, Georgia hit 14 3s in a 78-70 win Friday after trailing by nine with 10 1/2 minutes left. "At the end of close games, your habits come out. Do you have good habits? We didn’t have attention to detail. We didn’t have game plan discipline. We didn’t have personnel discipline tonight." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Lucas: UNC vs. Georgia Rapid Reactions

Disappointing loss as the Tar Heels fall, 78-70, to Georgia. UNC's rebounding woes were a problem the final three minutes. Georgia got a key field goal and two free throws on second chance opportunities. The visitors had 15 second-chance points on 18 offensive boards, won the rebounding battle 52-43, and had 13 second-chance points in the second half. (GoHeels.com)

Catchings, Cain serve as 1-2 punch for Georgia as Bulldogs pull comeback win over UNC

Kanon Catchings totaled 22 points, Blue Cain scored 20 points, and Georgia staged a late rally to beat North Carolina 78-70 on Friday night to end the Tar Heels’ 21-game home win streak. Terrence Brown scored 21 points, Neo Avdalas 14 and reserve Isaiah Denis 11 for North Carolina. Georgia outscored North Carolina 20-8 in the last 6 minutes. (Associated Press)

UNC Men's Basketball Welcomes Georgia Friday Night - Pregame Notes

Game four of North Carolina Men's Basketball's season-opening six-game homestand is Friday, November 13, when the Tar Heels host Georgia in a matchup of 3-0 teams at 7 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 (Kevin Brown, LaPhonso Ellis). Carolina has won 21 in a row at home, which equals the fourth-longest streak in Smith Center history. (GoHeels.com)

Georgia Brings Unbeaten Record to Smith Center for Early-Season Test

For the first time in nearly three decades, North Carolina and Georgia will meet on the basketball court. The two programs last faced each other Nov. 18, 1998, when the Tar Heels earned a 65-58 victory in Chapel Hill. UNC leads the series 13-5 and has won the last four meetings, but Friday's matchup introduces two teams looking to establish themselves. (Tar Heel Blue)

'November To Remember' for Michael Malone’s First UNC Basketball Squad

Despite its considerable growing pains, UNC has a great shot at starting this season 6-0. At the Smith Center on Friday (7 p.m., ESPN2), the Tar Heels face their strongest regular-season opponent yet, 3-0 Georgia, but they will be favored in that game. Then they’ll be much bigger home favorites against both Marshall (Nov. 20) and Monmouth (Nov. 23). (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Jelani Thurman

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas visit with Tar Heel star tight end Jelani Thurman as part of the Carolina Insider podcast to discuss Thurman's success this season, his touchdown celebrations, the emotional inspiration behind his No. 45 jersey, and more. (View Video)

A Little Luck, A Lot of Execution: Why Turnovers Are So Critical For UNC Football

UNC Football's trip to UConn last weekend eliminated the turnover drought, matching its total from Oct. 3 in four quarters. The Tar Heels recorded three takeaways off a pick-six and fumble recovery from Timir Hickman-Collins and interception from Jalon Thompson. The win provided a blueprint for turning one-possession nail-biters into comfortable victories. (Inside Carolina)

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