US EditionVCU erases 19-point deficit, upsets North Carolina in March Madness OT stunner
VCU shot 62% in the second half and hit 7 of 10 three-pointers to overcome a 19-point deficit and win 82-78 in overtime, marking their first NCAA Tournament win since 2016.
- On Thursday, March 19, 11th-seed Virginia Commonwealth University Rams erased a 19-point second-half deficit to upset sixth-seed University of North Carolina Tar Heels 82-78 in overtime at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
- With Henri Veesaar providing an early inside presence with 13 points and a dunk, UNC built separation before halftime, leading 39-28 and scoring 26 points in the paint.
- VCU's second-half shooting, including 62% overall and 7 of 10 threes, fueled a 12-0 run that forced overtime after a late UNC turnover and missed buzzer 3.
- The VCU Rams will face Illinois on Saturday after winning with Nyk Lewis' two late free throws and a 16-point performance, their first NCAA Tournament victory since 2016.
- The comeback ranks as the sixth-largest in March Madness history, highlighting UNC's struggles after Caleb Wilson was ruled out for the season.
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Estonian basketball player Henri Veesaar and his home university North Carolina (6th) lost to VCU (11th) 78:82 in overtime in the opening round of the NCAA Finals, or March Madness, South Region.
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North Carolina blows a huge lead and makes another early March Madness exit under Hubert Davis
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So, about those mid-major teams not being able to compete with the higher payrolls from the power-four conferences. On Thursday night, VCU pulled off one of the wildest comebacks we've seen this season, sending North Carolina home in the first round thanks to an 82-78 win. Earlier in the day, High Point had pulled off the upset win over Wisconsin, but what we all witnessed from the Tar Heels on Thursday night will be talked about for quite some …
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