UNC vs. Georgia game preview, info, prediction and more

For the second-consecutive game, the UNC men’s basketball team will put its undefeated record on the line. This time, North Carolina faces a significantly tougher opponent.

On Friday at 7 p.m. ET, the Tar Heels welcome a fellow 3-0 Georgia squad to the Dean Dome. The Bulldogs beat NC Central (91-77), Presbyterian College (91-77) and Florida Gulf Coast (80-72) to open their season, showcasing balance with four players averaging double-figures.

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North Carolina worried fans in its opener, struggling to pull away from Western Carolina in an 80-72 victory. UNC dominated Wofford in a 109-70 blowout, then used another strong second half to down Wyoming on Tuesday night, 76-63.

Michael Malone is playing a deep bench, consistently trotting 10 players on the court. The Tar Heels have more than one big-time scorer, with four players reaching double-figures in each game. Terrence Brown is the aggressive scoring guard North Carolina needs, while Sayon Keita combines strong rim protection with the ability to add 10 points in any game.

Rebounding is a work in progress for UNC, particularly on the offensive glass, with Keita and Jarin Stevenson heavily relied upon to grab boards. The Tar Heels also have Alex Samodurov and Cade Bennerman on their bench, while Cameron Fens continues to hope for eligibility.

Georgia is an SEC program on the rise entering Year Five of the Mike White era, making the NCAA Tournament in both 2025 and 2026. The Bulldogs have every intention of playing spoiler on Friday night, hoping to give North Carolina its first blemish.

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As you prepare for this edition of Friday night lights in Chapel Hill, whether you’re attending in-person or watching on TV, keep reading more below for our official game preview.

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Nov 10, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Wyoming Cowboys center Linus Ruf (19) lays the ball up against North Carolina Tar Heels center Sayon Keita (21) during the first half at Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn…

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