North Carolina's Special Season Ends in Sweet 16 Loss To Alabama Posted Mar 29, 2024 North Carolina didn't have enough in the tank to overcome Alabama and reach the finish line first on Thursday. The No. 1 seed Tar Heels came up short against the high-speed Crimson Tide, falling 89-87 in the West Region semifinals, with this Sweet 16 loss ensuring there would be no ACC reunion coming next in the NCAA Tournament's regional final. (Inside Carolina)