{
  "id": 19910753,
  "title": "'A Dub in the Dean Dome' | Georgia experience pays off in win at North Carolina",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/a-dub-in-the-dean-dome-georgia-experience-pays-off-in-win-at-north",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T03:30:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dub-dean-dome-georgia-experience-033043187.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chapel Hill, North Carolina – The Georgia Bulldogs secured a thrilling 78-70 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels in a game that marked their first win in nine visits to the Dean Smith Center. Following the win, junior forward Kanon Catchings described the postgame locker room as \"crazy.\" Coach Mike White summed up the moment by saying, \"A dub in Dean Dome.\"\n\nThe Bulldogs' young team, returning four starters, delivered a standout performance with two key contributions from Catchings and Blue Cain. Catchings, a junior forward, had a career-high double-double performance with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Cain netted 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Guard Smurf Millender contributed 17 points and 7 rebounds, while center James Scott added 10 rebounds and 5 points. The return of experience proved crucial, as Georgia won its first game against North Carolina since the 1983 Elite Eight.\n\nGeorgia's coach emphasized the importance of staying steady, especially on the road. Cain echoed this sentiment, stating that experience, trust, and desire to make plays in clutch moments played a significant role in the victory. Georgia faced a second-half rally from North Carolina, who led 66-63 with under four minutes remaining. However, the Bulldogs remained composed, executing both defensively and offensively.\n\nWhite noted that despite being down early in the second half, Georgia kept making plays and maintained their poise under pressure. Catchings credited strength coach Collin Crane's mantra of \"winning the four-minute game\" for their success. The win came in an arena filled with Final Four banners, including five from the 1990s, a testament to the significance of the game itself.\n\nCain, when asked about the historical significance of playing in such a place, replied, \"It’s definitely a great win, a great experience and a great place to play.\" With a final score of 78-70, Georgia secured a hard-fought victory over North Carolina, marking a memorable night in the Dean Dome.",
  "summary": "Georgia's biggest stars came up clutch in the final moments of a road win at North Carolina. What Blue Cain and Kanon Catchings said after the win.",
  "key_points": [
    "Georgia Bulldogs defeat North Carolina Tar Heels 78-70",
    "Kanon Catchings records career-high 22 points and 11 rebounds",
    "Coach Mike White credits team experience and poise for victory"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Relying on returning starters and composure under pressure allows Georgia to break a decades-long drought in one of college basketball's most storied and intimidating road environments.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}