12th-Ranked MBB Battles Ohio State in Atlanta on Saturday

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12th-Ranked MBB Battles Ohio State in Atlanta on Saturday

The 12th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, boasting a record of 10 wins and 1 loss, will face the Ohio State Buckeyes (8-2) in Atlanta this Saturday, December 20. This highly anticipated matchup is part of the annual CBS Sports Classic.

Game Details

The game will occur at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, starting approximately 25 minutes after the Kentucky vs. St. John’s game, which kicks off at 12:37 p.m. with UNC-Ohio State set to begin at or after 3 p.m. Fans can tune in to CBS, where the broadcast team includes Brad Nessler, Bill Raftery, Bruce Pearl, and Jenny Dell.

Recent Performance

North Carolina recently achieved a 77-58 victory against East Tennessee State University, marking a significant performance for both Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson. Veesaar scored a career-high 26 points while shooting an impressive 10 of 11 from the field. Wilson contributed 20 points, marking his third consecutive game reaching that score.

UNC’s Season Outlook

This season marks the first time since 2017-18 that Carolina has begun with a 10-1 record.
A win against Ohio State would give the Tar Heels an 11-1 start, a feat not achieved since 2008-09.
UNC is 2-1 in neutral site games, including a recent road win against Kentucky.

Ohio State’s Performance

Ohio State enters the game fresh off a thrilling double-overtime victory against West Virginia, winning 89-88. Their previous four games have been tightly contested, with each decided by eight points or fewer.

Ties to North Carolina

This matchup will be the first time that the Tar Heels and Buckeyes have met in Atlanta. Overall, UNC has a strong 13-3 record against Ohio State, including a perfect 3-0 in the CBS Sports Classic.

Statistical Insights

Carolina features a formidable frontcourt duo in Veesaar and Wilson, who together average 36.4 points and 19.5 rebounds per game. Their performance has been pivotal for the Tar Heels, as they have each recorded multiple double-doubles this season.

This Saturday’s clash promises to be an electrifying encounter as two storied programs cross paths. Fans can expect a competitive game as both teams aim to secure a significant victory in the CBS Sports Classic.