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UNC Basketball Set to Face 'White Out' Crowd at Georgia Tech

UNC basketball has business to handle in Atlanta before thinking about the Duke game.

Matt Giles

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Playing in front of a "white out" crowd is nothing new to the UNC basketball program. One instance was in late November. Then, the now-No. 3 Tar Heels (17-3, 9-0 ACC) notched a 100-92 home win over now-No. 5 Tennessee in the Smith Center as part of the ACC/SEC Challenge.

But at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday (ESPN), UNC will see how it fares amid a "white out" on the road when the Tar Heels, winners of 10 straight overall, battle unranked Georgia Tech (9-11, 2-7 ACC) in the McCamish Pavilion.

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The Yellow Jackets' social media team began advertising their attire plans for the fans late last week:

Georgia Tech, needing any boost in support it can get and perhaps a miracle at this stage in the season to earn an NCAA Tournament bid, is 3-12 against the Tar Heels in their past 15 meetings. And UNC, boasting a 72-27 all-time record against the Yellow Jackets, has reeled off three in a row in the series.

However, this outing has a "trap game" tag. The Tar Heels, whose only losses this season came on neutral courts, must guard against looking ahead to Saturday's rivalry showdown against Duke in Chapel Hill.

On that note, remember that Georgia Tech's most notable feat this go-round came in early December when the Yellow Jackets knocked off the now-No. 7 Blue Devils (16-4, 7-2 ACC) in Atlanta.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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