Tar Heels Stunned by VCU in First-Round OT Upset
Source: on3.com
- North Carolina led by 19 points in the second half but lost 82-78 in overtime to VCU.
- VCU's Terrence Hill scored 34 points, tying a high mark against UNC in the NCAA Tournament.
- The loss marks UNC's first back-to-back first-round exits in program history.
UNC's men's basketball team blew a big lead and fell to VCU in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Coach Hubert Davis' squad struggled with late mistakes, ending their season early. This upset raises questions about the program's direction after recent disappointments.