North Georgia Advances with 89-80 Win over Wingate in NCAA Tournament Opener
#14 North Georgia defeats Wingate University 89-80 in NCAA Tourney opener with a strong second-half performance, advancing to 26-6 while Wingate finishes their season at 22-9.
The Big PictureThe top-seeded North Georgia Nighthawks secured victory over eighth-seeded Wingate University in the NCAA Southeast Regional men's basketball tournament quarterfinals.
By the Numbers- UNG shot 53% from the field and 50% from three-point range, while Wingate shot 47% and 46% respectively.
- North Georgia outrebounded Wingate 39-23, with a 16-11 lead in second-chance points.
- North Georgia's strong offensive performance secured them the win and advancement in the tournament.
- Wingate showed resilience but couldn't close the gap in the second half against UNG's lead.
North Georgia will proceed in the NCAA Southeast Regional tournament, while Wingate's season comes to a close with a strong effort.
Bottom Line#14 North Georgia's victory over Wingate University in the NCAA Tourney opener highlights their dominance and advancement in the tournament, marking the end of Wingate's season with a hard-fought effort.
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