AP Top 25 teams finding life on the road difficult against unranked opponents
College basketball road games have always been difficult to win
By JOHN MARSHALL
Published - Feb 02, 2024, 05:10 PM ET
Last Updated - Feb 02, 2024, 05:10 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — North Carolina rode a wave of momentum into Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion, winners of 10 straight, up to No. 3 in the AP Top 25 and comfortably atop the ACC standings.
The Yellow Jackets and their rowdy fans brought the Tar Heels' good vibes to a screeching halt, winning 74-73 on Tuesday night on Naithan George's layup with 7.7 seconds left.
“They're not easy games to win,” North Carolina guard RJ Davis said.
Road games, particularly in conference play, have always been difficult to win. The home team players are in a comfortable place, have their fans cheering wildly on their side and have the incentive of not wanting to lose on their own court.
