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North Carolina Edges Georgia Tech in ACC Opener

In a closely contested matchup, No. 20 North Carolina managed to hold off Georgia Tech with a 68-65 victory in their ACC opener on Saturday. This win marked a significant turnaround for the Tar Heels, who had been on a three-game losing streak.

Seth Trimble was the standout player for North Carolina, scoring 19 points and going 5 for 6 from the field and 8 for 9 on free throws. RJ Davis contributed 16 points, seven rebounds, and three assists, while Ian Jackson added 15 points off the bench.

On the other side, Lance Terry led Georgia Tech with 22 points, and Baye Ndongo had a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Despite their efforts, Georgia Tech struggled with turnovers, committing a season-high-tying 14 and only managing eight assists.

North Carolina played without Ty Claude due to an injury to his right eye, but the team's collective effort was enough to secure the win and avoid their first four-game losing streak since 2020.

Top Scorers:
- Seth Trimble (North Carolina): 19 points
- RJ Davis (North Carolina): 16 points
- Ian Jackson (North Carolina): 15 points
- Lance Terry (Georgia Tech): 22 points
- Baye Ndongo (Georgia Tech): 19 points

Scores and Results:
- North Carolina 68, Georgia Tech 65

In other notable games, West Virginia defeated Georgetown 73-60, and Davidson edged Charleston Southern 73-72. The weekend saw several close and intense matchups across various conferences, highlighting the competitive nature of college basketball.

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