UNC Basketball vs. Georgia Tech: Prediction and scouting report

Posted Dec 7, 2024
The No. 20 Tar Heels (4-4) will try to get back on track against Georgia Tech (4-4) on Saturday at the Smith Center. Prediction: UNC 88, Georgia Tech 78. Carolina is 27-5 at the Smith Center against Georgia Tech. UNC needs to show it’s capable of taking down a high-major opponent. The Tar Heels have problems, but the Jackets seem to have a few more. (Fayetteville Observer)

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