UNC basketball vs. Georgetown: Game preview, info and more

Still celebrating Tuesday’s victory? Thanks to a 6-point, second-half comeback led by heroics from freshman guard Derek Dixon, UNC won a 67-64 battle against Kentucky.

Tuesday was North Carolina’s (7-1) first win at Rupp Arena in nearly 20 years. The Tar Heels also picked up another, much-needed signature win in the process, something they largely lacked a season ago.

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UNC now turns its attention to a rare, Sunday afternoon matchup with the Georgetown Hoyas. North Carolina lost its past two matchups against Georgetown (6-2), last beating the Hoyas in the 1999 Maui Invitational.

Georgetown, a once-storied program under the leadership of National Championship-winning head coach John Thompson Jr., last made the NCAA Tournament in 2021. Last season was the Hoyas’ first with an overall winning record 2018-2019, the second of Patrick Ewing’s six seasons in charge.

With major victories over Maryland and Clemson, though, Georgetown is hoping for a return to college basketball relevance.

The Tar Heels show early signs of a championship team, headlined by their star-studded post duo of Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar. When Seth Trimble returns from injury, UNC will be that much better. North Carolina still needs to make threes at a consistent clip, something that should improve with more games.

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Georgetown is the Tar Heels’ second big opponent at home. UNC previously came back to beat Kansas, 87-74, back on November 7.

Keep reading below for our game preview about Sunday’s non-conference matchup, including North Carolina’s key to victory, something to watch, statistical leads for each team, streaming information and the Tar Heels’ full schedule.

Key to Victory

Dec 2, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jarin Stevenson (15) dunks the ball during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Continue crashing the offensive boards.

Until the final stretch of Tuesday’s…

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