North Carolina Heads To Blacksburg To Face Virginia Tech
North Carolina has lost four straight Atlantic Coast Conference contest.
Who were those losses to?
Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh , Clemson, Pittsburgh again !
On Wednesday night they will head to Blacksburg Virginia where they will look to avoid a fifth straight loss when they visit Virginia Tech.
North Carolina comes into the game with a record of 8-9 while they’re 1-5 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and last in the standings while Virginia Tech comes into the game with a record of 13-5 while they’re 4-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and fifth in the standings. “according to http://theacc.com/standings.aspx?path=mbball
As for North Carolina’s previous game they lost to Pittsburgh for the second time this season.
Garrison Brooks led North Carolina with 16 points and 13 rebounds, but the Tar Heels couldn't overcome a disjointed opening 20 minutes in which they struggled to develop any sort of offensive rhythm. Senior guard Brandon Robinson started and finished with 12 points in 32 minutes a week removed from sustaining minor injuries when the car he was in was struck by a car operated by an impaired driver. North Carolina fell to 2-6 without injured freshman star Cole Anthony, who is nearing the end of his rehab from minor knee surgery in December. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2020/1/18/mens-basketball-unc-at-pitt-recap.aspx
Like North Carolina,
Virginia Tech lost their previous game as they were knocked off by Syracuse.
Virginia Nahiem Alleyne broke out of a recent slump with 17 points, but it wasn't enough, as Virginia Tech fell 71-69 to Syracuse in an ACC game played Saturday afternoon at Carilion Clinic Court.”according to https://hokiesports.com/news/2020/1/18/mens-basketball-hokies-fall-short-against-syracuse.aspx
The Hokies saw their three-game winning streak snappehttps://hokiesports.com/news/2020/1/18/mens-basketball-hokies-fall-short-against-syracuse.aspxd and fell to 13-5 overall, 4-3 in the ACC. Syracuse moved to 11-7 overall, 4-3 in the ACC.”according to
Tech trailed 36-28 at halftime and trailed the entire second half. The Hokies closed the gap to 70-69 when point guard Wabissa Bede scored on a layup and was fouled with 40.3 seconds remaining. Bede, though, missed the free throw, leaving the Hokies trailing by a point. “according to https://hokiesports.com/news/2020/1/18/mens-basketball-hokies-fall-short-against-syracuse.aspx
Syracuse's Elijah Hughes shot an air ball on the Orange's ensuing possession, giving the Hokies an opportunity to win. Coming out of a timeout, Landers Nolley II missed badly on a 3-pointer from the top of the key, and Tech fouled Marek Dolezaj with a second left. Dolezaj made 1 of 2 from the free-throw line and a fullcourt heave by the Hokies came up short, giving Syracuse the victory.”according to https://hokiesports.com/news/2020/1/18/mens-basketball-hokies-fall-short-against-syracuse.aspx
Syracuse grabbed its final lead thanks to a 17-1 run midway through the first half. The run started with a 3-pointer by Buddy Boeheim with 9:46 left in the first half and ended with a jumper by Marek Dolezaj with 4:05 to go. Dolezaj's basket gave the Orange a 36-20 lead – their biggest of the half. The Hokies, who shot just 33.3 percent in the first 20 minutes, stayed in the game by scoring the half's final eight points.”according to https://hokiesports.com/news/2020/1/18/mens-basketball-hokies-fall-short-against-syracuse.aspx
Boeheim paced Syracuse with a game-high 26 points, while Hughes added 17. Syracuse shot 48.3 percent from the floor.”according to https://hokiesports.com/news/2020/1/18/mens-basketball-hokies-fall-short-against-syracuse.aspx
Alleyne hit 6 of 7 from the floor, including five 3-pointers, to pace the Hokies, who shot 42.4 percent. Jalen Cone added 14 points, hitting four 3's in the process. Tech made 15 3-pointers.
Tech lost their previous game as they lost at home to Syracuse.”according to https://hokiesports.com/news/2020/1/18/mens-basketball-hokies-fall-short-against-syracuse.aspx
Which team will execute their game plan and get back in the win column?
Tip-off is set for 8:00pm from Cassel Coliseum. The game will be televised on the ACC Network.