Virginia Tech #Hokies faced off against No. 7 UNC Tar Heels in an ACC matchup. UNC dominated the game, leading throughout with strong performances from players like Harrison Ingram. Despite efforts from Virginia Tech, including Tyler Nickel's scoring, UNC secured a comfortable victory, maintaining their top position in the ACC.
For #Hokies, turnovers will be key Monday vs. #UVA. Tech averaged 11.7 in its past three losses to the 'Hoos, while committing just seven a game in its past two wins. "They’re active, they’re aggressive. We’ve got to negate that," Tech's Tyler Nickel said. https://t.co/uCnumqUkWo
#UNC returned home for a get-right game Saturday afternoon. The No. 7 Tar Heels put away Virginia Tech, picking up their 20th victory and maintaining first-place position in the ACC. Instant Analysis from the Smith Center: https://t.co/IEobOzYaOk https://t.co/VlFRPpmHmI
Foul on Jaydon Young before the TV timeout at 7:59. Mike Young sure looked like he wanted a travel. #Hokies have it in single digits (for the moment), down 77-68 to UNC.
Lynn Kidd picks up his fourth foul with 13:34 remaining. That isn't good for the #Hokies with their lack of post depth.
An 8-1 run for UNC finished by an Ingram putback slam and Mike Young wants a timeout. Bacot savoring the matchup against big Patrick Wessler, takes him to the hole twice in 86 seconds. Wessler sits back down. UNC up 29-18.
Ingram has 8 rebounds, 3 on the offensive glass, and 9 points ... UNC on a 6-0 run to open up a 29-18 lead
Tyler Nickel makes his return to the Smith Center with Virginia Tech and gets a favorable bounce on his first 3-point attempt. Then bangs in another. UNC up 19-15 at the under-12. Harrison Ingram with 7 for UNC, Cormac Ryan with 6.
Two triples for Tyler Nickel, who's familiar with the rims here at UNC. #Hokies pull within 14-13 but ... Cattoor just picked up his second foul at the 13:32 mark of the first half.
After VA Tech scored the game's first 5 points, UNC has answered with 9 straight, with Ingram at the line for an and-1 after the TV timeout
The #Hokies (14-10, 6-7) look to get back to .500 in ACC play when they take on No. 7 UNC (19-6, 11-3) 2 p.m. Updates to follow. https://t.co/d9BfnZgsLS