UNC (17-3, 9-0) is an 8.5-point favorite against Georgia Tech (9-11, 2-7). Georgia Tech initially led 11-10, but UNC went on an 11-0 run after Ndongo's injury. Despite UNC's turnovers, Georgia Tech closed the gap to 36-35 and tied the game at 37 by halftime. In the second half, UNC led 45-42 with Nait George contributing nine points and three assists for Georgia Tech.
Georgia Tech giving UNC a run for its money. https://t.co/ChBg6dys1N
15:58 second half No. 3 UNC 45 Tech 42 Nait George up to nine points to go along with three assists - analytics says he has drawn at least six fouls tonight
Georgia Tech held UNC without a field goal for the final 5:34 of the half and the game is tied at 37 thanks to a 12-1 run by the Jackets without their best player Baye Ndongo.
Sacko sinks a three to extend Tech's run to 10-0, GT trails 36-35 with under 40 seconds to play.
Nait George with a steal and dish to Kelly for a three, GT pulls within 4, 36-32. GT trails with 3:07 remaining in the half.
Nait George with a three and dish to Kelly for a three, GT pulls within 4, 36-32.
Gapare with a great defensive play to draw a charge from UNC. GT trails 30-22 with 7:49 remaining in the half at the third media timeout.
UNC with a turnover frenzy keeping GT in the game.
UNC goes on an 11-0 run after Ndongo left the game with an injury, lead GT 19-11, and a timeout is taken by Stoudamire. 13:25 remaining.
Georgia Tech leads 11-10 early over #3 UNC with 15:28 to go. Ndongo was shaken up on the last play.
UNC (17-3, 9-0) is an 8.5-point favorite tonight at Georgia Tech (9-11, 2-7).