The Georgia Bulldogs men’s basketball team will face one of its biggest early-season challenges tonight as they travel to Chapel Hill to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels in a matchup of unbeaten teams.
Georgia enters the contest with a perfect 3-0 record and will be looking to remain undefeated as the Bulldogs play their first road game of the season.
North Carolina also enters the matchup at 3-0, having won all three of its games on its home court.
Tonight’s contest will provide an early test for both programs as they look to build momentum during the nonconference portion of their schedules.
For Georgia, a victory on the road against a traditionally strong North Carolina program would be a significant early-season accomplishment and provide a boost of confidence as the Bulldogs continue preparing for Southeastern Conference competition.
The Tar Heels, meanwhile, will be looking to protect their home court and extend their winning streak to four games.
With both teams entering the matchup undefeated, something will have to give when the Bulldogs and Tar Heels take the floor.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern Time tonight.
Georgia basketball fans can catch all the action live on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH, with pregame coverage beginning at 6:35 p.m.
Join Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH tonight as the Bulldogs battle North Carolina in a showdown between two unbeaten college basketball teams.
Georgia is coming off an 80-72 victory over Florida Gulf Coast, while North Carolina defeated Wyoming 76-63 on Tuesday.
The Tar Heels lead the all-time series 13-5 and have won 21 consecutive home games, adding to the challenge facing Georgia tonight.