North Carolina Dominates Georgia Tech in NCAAB Clash
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · McCamish Pavilion
North Carolina Tar Heels 91, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?
North Carolina Tar Heels beat Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 91-75 at McCamish Pavilion on January 31, 2026.
Who was favored in North Carolina Tar Heels vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?
North Carolina Tar Heels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -550 (about 85% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at McCamish Pavilion, the North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with a final score of 91-75. This game highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with North Carolina entering the contest with a strong away record of 17-4, while Georgia Tech struggled at 11-11 overall.
North Carolina's recent form has been impressive, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They have averaged 84.0 points per game while allowing 75.4, indicating a high-scoring style that has served them well. In their last five games, the Tar Heels averaged 86.2 points, showcasing their offensive prowess. In contrast, Georgia Tech has faced challenges, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and currently on a two-game losing streak. The Yellow Jackets averaged 75.3 points scored but allowed 76.8 points, highlighting their defensive struggles.
At home, Georgia Tech has a record of 3-3, while their away record stands at 1-3, indicating a lack of consistency in performance regardless of location. North Carolina, on the other hand, has excelled at home with a perfect 5-0 record, but their away record of 2-3 shows they have faced some challenges outside their comfort zone.
The two teams met previously in the current season on December 7, 2024, where North Carolina narrowly defeated Georgia Tech 68-65. This prior encounter set the stage for a highly anticipated rematch, but the outcome was decidedly different this time around.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any significant player absences that impacted the game. However, the performance of both teams was crucial in determining the outcome, with North Carolina capitalizing on their scoring opportunities.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had North Carolina favored by 9.5 points, with a total set at 160.5. The odds reflected confidence in the Tar Heels' ability to cover the spread, which they ultimately did with their commanding victory.
Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at McCamish Pavilion was likely charged, given the rivalry and stakes involved. Viewers were treated to a display of offensive skill, particularly from North Carolina, who executed well in the second half, pulling away decisively.
Key moments in the second half included a series of free throws by Kam Craft and Henri Veesaar, contributing to North Carolina's lead. Luka Bogavac’s 23-foot three-point jumper capped off the scoring for the Tar Heels, solidifying their dominance. Georgia Tech's Kowacie Reeves Jr. managed to score a late three-pointer, but it was too little, too late as North Carolina maintained control throughout the game.
Overall, this matchup underscored the disparity in form between the two teams, with North Carolina proving to be a formidable opponent for Georgia Tech.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNC -9.5 | 160.5 o -112 / u -108 | North Carolina Tar Heels -550 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +410 |
Leaders
- PointsBaye Ndongo27Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- AssistsBaye Ndongo4Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- ReboundsBaye Ndongo7Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- PointsCaleb Wilson22North Carolina Tar Heels
- AssistsCaleb Wilson5North Carolina Tar Heels
- ReboundsHenri Veesaar12North Carolina Tar Heels
Recent form
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Last 10: 4-6Streak L275.3 scored · 76.8 allowed per game3-3 at home
- L65-71at Virginia Tech HokiesJan 28
- L63-77vs Clemson TigersJan 24
- W78-74at NC State WolfpackJan 17
- L66-89vs Pittsburgh PanthersJan 15
- L81-91at Miami HurricanesJan 10
- L72-82vs Syracuse OrangeJan 7
- W65-53vs Boston College EaglesJan 3
- L79-85at Duke Blue DevilsDec 31
- W89-65vs Florida A&M RattlersDec 28
- W95-81vs Lafayette LeopardsDec 20
North Carolina Tar Heels
Last 10: 7-3Streak W284 scored · 75.4 allowed per game2-3 away
- W85-80at Virginia CavaliersJan 24
- W91-69vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishJan 22
- L78-84at California Golden BearsJan 17
- L90-95at Stanford CardinalJan 15
- W87-84vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsJan 10
- L83-97at SMU MustangsJan 3
- W79-66vs Florida State SeminolesDec 31
- W99-51vs East Carolina PiratesDec 23
- W71-70at Ohio State BuckeyesDec 20
- W77-58vs East Tennessee State BuccaneersDec 17
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | North Carolina Tar Heels | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 36-79 | 27-60 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 8-31 | 7-13 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 54 |
| Free throws | 11-12 | 14-17 |
| Free throw % | 92 | 82 |
| Rebounds | 39 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 29 |
| Assists | 21 | 16 |
| Steals | 10 | 1 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 18 | 0 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 44 | 32 |
| Fouls | 11 | 10 |
| Largest lead | 21 | 1 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 96 | 1 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half56-44Akai Fleming makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half58-44Henri Veesaar makes layup (Seth Trimble assists)
- 2nd Half59-44Henri Veesaar makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-44Caleb Wilson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-44Caleb Wilson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-46Baye Ndongo makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Chas Kelley III assists)
- 2nd Half63-46Henri Veesaar makes layup (Derek Dixon assists)
- 2nd Half66-46Luka Bogavac makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Derek Dixon assists)
- 2nd Half66-47Baye Ndongo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-48Baye Ndongo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-48Caleb Wilson makes 2-foot dunk (Seth Trimble assists)
- 2nd Half68-51Chas Kelley III makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half70-51Caleb Wilson makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half70-54Kam Craft makes 25-foot three point jumper (Chas Kelley III assists)
- 2nd Half71-54Jarin Stevenson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-54Luka Bogavac makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half73-56Baye Ndongo makes driving layup
- 2nd Half73-57Lamar Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-58Lamar Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-58Seth Trimble makes layup (Kyan Evans assists)
- 2nd Half77-58Seth Trimble makes layup
- 2nd Half77-60Lamar Washington makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot (Kam Craft assists)
- 2nd Half77-62Akai Fleming makes 2-foot dunk (Lamar Washington assists)
- 2nd Half79-62Caleb Wilson makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half79-64Baye Ndongo makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half81-64Jarin Stevenson makes layup
- 2nd Half83-64Seth Trimble makes layup
- 2nd Half84-64Seth Trimble makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half84-65Baye Ndongo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half84-66Baye Ndongo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-68Baye Ndongo makes layup (Akai Fleming assists)
- 2nd Half85-68Derek Dixon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-68Derek Dixon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half86-69Kam Craft makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-70Kam Craft makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half87-70Henri Veesaar makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-70Henri Veesaar makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half91-70Luka Bogavac makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half91-72Kam Craft makes 19-foot pullup jump shot (Baye Ndongo assists)
- 2nd Half91-75Kowacie Reeves Jr. makes 29-foot three point jumper (Akai Fleming assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, below favours North Carolina Tar Heels.
Venue
- McCamish PavilionAtlanta, GA
- Attendance8700
- OfficialsJeff Clark, A.J. Desai, Kellen Miliner
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