Despite a dramatic starting lineup change, better three-point shooting (40%!), and a double-digit 2nd half lead at one point, Carolina came up short against Georgia Tech in Atlanta on New Year’s Eve eve. Roy Williams watched in despair as his Tar Heels continued turning the ball over (18 giveaways) and getting killed from deep (GT shot 45.5% from 3-point range).
After the game, Carolina fans didn’t expect to see the Heels in action until Tuesday night in Miami, but the ACC was able to make this game happen. Here are three things to watch during a surprise home game against the Irish: