North Carolina To Host Yale For Non-Conference Finale

After going to Spokane Washington to take on top ranked Gonzaga where they lost and then to Las Vegas Nevada to participate in the CBS Sports Classic where they beat UCLA North Carolina who is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference and without the services of their point guard Cole Anthony who is out 4-6 weeks after having surgery for a partially torn meniscus will return to Chapel Hill to host Yale Monday night who is a member of the Ivy League to closeout the non-conference portion of their schedule.

North Carolina comes into the game with a record of 7-5 while Yale comes into the game with a record of 10-3.

As for North Carolina’s previous game,

They beat UCLA in Las Vegas Nevada.

 North Carolina was fully in control in the first half, using a big run to build a double-digit lead. The way the Tar Heels were playing, it looked like their losing streak would come to an emphatic end. “according to
https://goheels.com/news/2019/12/21/mens-basketball-tar-heels-vs-ucla.aspx
Then the shots stopped falling. UCLA quit turning the ball over as much. The lead went down to one, the losing streak in jeopardy of continuing. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2019/12/21/mens-basketball-tar-heels-vs-ucla.aspx

The Tar Heels found a way to gather themselves and pull out the victory, a good sign they're learning how to play without Cole Anthony. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2019/12/21/mens-basketball-tar-heels-vs-ucla.aspx

Armando Bacot had 15 and 12 rebounds, Anthony Harris added 14 points and North Carolina ended a rare four-game losing streak by beating UCLA 74-64 in the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2019/12/21/mens-basketball-tar-heels-vs-ucla.aspx

The Tar Heels (7-5) led by 13 at halftime, went more than five minutes without a field goal to start the second half and pulled away late to end their first four-game losing streak nine years.”according to https://goheels.com/news/2019/12/21/mens-basketball-tar-heels-vs-ucla.aspx

Like North Carolina Yale won their previous game as they won at Clemson who like North Carolina is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Add another win over another power conference opponent to Yale's already big list of recent accomplishments. Paul Atkinson scored 20 points and Jordan Bruner added 10 points and 13 rebounds in his homecoming as the Bulldogs knocked off Clemson 54-45 before a stunned crowd of 5,632 at Littlejohn Coliseum. “according to https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2019/12/22/mens-basketball-bulldogs-extend-winning-streak-to-seven-knock-off-clemson-54-45.aspx
 
Yale (10-3) has won seven straight games and eight of its last nine. The only blemish in the stretch was a two-point loss at No. 23 Penn State in a game the Bulldogs led for nearly 37 minutes.”according to https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2019/12/22/mens-basketball-bulldogs-extend-winning-streak-to-seven-knock-off-clemson-54-45.aspx
 
Over the last 5+ seasons, Yale now has wins over Clemson, Miami, Baylor, Washington and California. During that span, the Bulldogs have won 111 games, the most of any Ivy League school, posted a 52-18 record in Ivy games, captured three Ivy League championships and won the first NCAA Tournament game in school history. “according to https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2019/12/22/mens-basketball-bulldogs-extend-winning-streak-to-seven-knock-off-clemson-54-45.aspx
 
Yale gets another opportunity for a signature win in its next game, at North Carolina on Dec. 30. “according to https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2019/12/22/mens-basketball-bulldogs-extend-winning-streak-to-seven-knock-off-clemson-54-45.aspx
 
Defense sparked the victory over Clemson. The Bulldogs, who have been among the nation's top defensive teams all season, limited the Tigers to 31.9 percent shooting from the field, including just 20 percent from three-point range. The 45 points were a season-low for Clemson.”according to https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2019/12/22/mens-basketball-bulldogs-extend-winning-streak-to-seven-knock-off-clemson-54-45.aspx
 
"It was a great defensive effort, probably our best of the season," said James Jones, The Joel E. Smilow, Class of 1954 Head Coach of the Bulldogs.”according to https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2019/12/22/mens-basketball-bulldogs-extend-winning-streak-to-seven-knock-off-clemson-54-45.aspx
 
Offensively, Azar Swain joined Atkinson and Bruner in double figures, finishing with 10 points. Jalen Gabbidon added six points, Eric Monroe and Jameel Alausa scored three points and Eze Dike added a big basket as time expired at the end of the first half.”according to https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2019/12/22/mens-basketball-bulldogs-extend-winning-streak-to-seven-knock-off-clemson-54-45.aspx
 
Yale closed the opening 20 minutes on a 7-2 run and had a 24-19 lead at the intermission. The Bulldogs built the advantage to eight midway through the second half before Clemson rallied to take a two-point lead, 38-36, with nine minutes remaining. Yale then seized control with a 10-4 run and had a 12-point lead in the final minute. “according to https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2019/12/22/mens-basketball-bulldogs-extend-winning-streak-to-seven-knock-off-clemson-54-45.aspx
 https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2019/12/22/mens-basketball-bulldogs-extend-winning-streak-to-seven-knock-off-clemson-54-45.aspx
The Bulldogs were in front for nearly 25 minutes in the game.”according to
 
Bruner, a Columbia, S.C., native who was heavily recruited by Clemson, and Atkinson were dominant. Bruner posted his second straight double-double and added a key block in the final minute. Atkinson, who leads the Ivy League in field goal percentage, was 8-of-10 from the field and had four assists in 37 minutes.”according to https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2019/12/22/mens-basketball-bulldogs-extend-winning-streak-to-seven-knock-off-clemson-54-45.aspx
 
The Bulldogs are 5-3 in true road games this season and have seven victories away from home.”according to https://yalebulldogs.com/news/2019/12/22/mens-basketball-bulldogs-extend-winning-streak-to-seven-knock-off-clemson-54-45.aspx

Unlike North Carolina,

Yale has won seven straight games. Will their win streak continue in Chapel Hill against North Carolina who is without the services of their point guard Cole Anthony?

Tip-off is set for 7:00pm from the Dean E. Smith Center. The game will be televised on the ACC Network.