- Matchup: North Carolina Tar Heels vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Venue: McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: ACC Network
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The North Carolina Tar Heels (16-4) are set to travel to McCamish Pavilion this Saturday to face off against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (11-10).
The Tar Heels recently secured a victory against Virginia, triumphing with a score of 85-80. In that game, North Carolina showcased a shooting efficiency of 49.2% (30 of 61) and converted on 10 out of 22 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, they managed to sink 15 of 22 shots, achieving a free throw percentage of 68.2%. North Carolina dominated the boards with 25 rebounds, including 8 on the offensive end, and recorded 17 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and collecting 5 steals. Defensively, they allowed Virginia to shoot 45.3% from the field (29 of 64). Virginia dished out 14 assists and recorded 2 steals, but only secured 38 rebounds (13 offensive, 25 defensive) and failed to register a block. Virginia finished by hitting 70.0% of their free throw attempts, making 14 of 20, and completed 8 out of 27 shots from three-point range. In total, the Tar Heels committed 14 fouls, while Virginia had 18.
Caleb Wilson was a standout player in this matchup, shooting an impressive 66.7% from the field and recording 2 assists. He played for 34 minutes, grabbed 4 rebounds, and finished with 20 points on 8 of 12 shooting.
North Carolina boasts a strong record of 16-4 for the season. The team averages 82.6 points per game (ranked 68th nationally) with a field goal percentage of 48.2%. They are shooting 34.6% from three-point range (176 of 509) and 67.6% at the free throw line. Collectively, the Tar Heels average 40.1 rebounds per game and have a total of 341 assists this season, ranking 69th in Division I for passing efficiency. They turn the ball over 9.9 times per game and commit an average of 14.9 personal fouls.
On defense, the Tar Heels excel at forcing 9.6 turnovers per game while drawing an average of 19.2 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 33.6% from the three-point line and rank 87th nationally in points allowed per game, at 70.1. Their overall opponent shooting percentage stands at 39.9% (510 of 1,279), with an average of 33.7 rebounds conceded each game. The Tar Heels are currently positioned 99th in college basketball for assists allowed, having surrendered 257 this season.
In their most recent game, Georgia Tech faced a tough defeat against Virginia Tech, losing 71-65. The Yellow Jackets allowed Virginia Tech to secure 34 rebounds (12 offensive). From three-point range, Georgia Tech struggled, hitting only 27.6% (8 of 29), and shot 19 of 26 at the free throw line for a 73.1% rate. Virginia Tech shot 33.8% from the field (22 of 65), while Georgia Tech managed 25 of 57, finishing at 43.9%. They converted 3 of 17 attempts from beyond the arc (17.6%) and hit 12 free throws at a 70.6% success rate. Virginia Tech committed 18 fouls, resulting in 17 free throws for Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets turned the ball over 13 times but managed to secure 25 defensive boards and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 34.
Jaeden Mustaf was a key player for the Yellow Jackets, scoring 16 points with 11 rebounds and 2 assists in 35 minutes of play, shooting 40.0% (6 of 15) from the field.
Georgia Tech holds a record of 11-10 this season. On offense, the Yellow Jackets shoot 44.8% from the field, ranking them 216th in Division I. They have accumulated 1,564 points this season, averaging 74.5 per game, and pulling down 39.1 rebounds per outing. Their assist rate stands impressively at 16.4 per game (59th in the country) while committing 13.6 turnovers per contest. The Yellow Jackets average 18.1 personal fouls per game and convert 68.9% at the free throw line.
Defensively, Georgia Tech allows 30.6% from three-point range (176 of 576) and opponents are converting 68.5% of their free throws. They permit an average of 14.2 assists and 35.8 rebounds per game, currently ranking 249th and 262nd in the nation respectively. The Yellow Jackets are allowing 73.1 points per game (171st in Division I). They force 11.3 turnovers per game and have a solid defensive field goal percentage of 40.2% (33rd in Division I).
Who will come out on top in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Selection: Choose North Carolina
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