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Video: Hubert Davis, Seth Trimble, Henri Veesaar Post-VCU Press Conference

UNC head men's basketball coach joins and in speaking with the media following the No. 6 seed Tar Heels' 82-78 overtime loss to the No. 11 seed VCU Rams on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. (View Video)

Hubert Davis says ‘mistakes were made’ in UNC’s collapse

The loss gave the UNC back-to-back round-of-64 exits for the first time in program history and three straight losses to end the season. "We had open looks. We had shots at the basket. We executed plays. And we miss eight free throws. Sometimes the ball does not go in," said. "There were mistakes made that helped them come back." (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Players Post-VCU Locker Room Interviews

North Carolina's Seth Trimble, , Jarin Stevenson, , and speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 82-78 overtime loss to the VCU Rams on Thursday night at the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville, South Carolina. (View Video)

Lucas: UNC vs. VCU Rapid Reactions

In an incredible collapse, UNC lost a 19-point second half lead and lost to VCU in overtime, 82-78. The Tar Heels went the final 7:44 without a field goal and went 4-for-9 at the free throw line during that stretch. The second half was everything that has plagued UNC this season. They missed free throws, committed turnovers, and looked out of sorts. (GoHeels.com)

No. 11 seed VCU erases 19-point deficit, stuns sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in OT

Terrence Hill Jr. made a 3-pointer with 15 seconds left in overtime and No. 11 seed VCU erased from a 19-point second-half deficit to stun No. 6 seed North Carolina 82-78 Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Hill was 7 for 10 from 3-point range and scored 20 of 34 points after halftime as VCU won its first Tournament game since 2016. (Associated Press)

UNC's Basketball Season Comes To An End, Tar Heels Fall In Overtime To VCU, 82-78

UNC's season ended Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, as the Tar Heels blew a 19-point second-half lead before falling in overtime, 82-78. It’s the largest comeback in the first round in NCAA history. UNC is now 48-2 in the NCAA Tournament when leading by double-digits at halftime – both losses have come under . (Inside Carolina)

UNC Men's Basketball Set For VCU In NCAA First Round Thursday - Pregame Notes

UNC Men's Basketball is playing in the NCAA Tournament for the 55th time, the second-most appearances all-time. The Tar Heels are the six seed in the South Regional and begin play vs. No. 11 VCU on Thursday at 6:50 p.m., in Greenville, S.C. TNT will broadcast the game, and the winner will play the winner of No. 3 Illinois and No. 14 Penn on Saturday. (GoHeels.com)

Where Caleb Wilson Finished In College Basketball Freshman Impact Rankings

4. PF , UNC. Despite a pair of injuries that ended ’s season, the freshman made his mark on college basketball. Wilson helped the Tar Heels earn 19 wins and sustain their place among the top 25 teams in the country. He led UNC in points, rebounds, steals, and blocked shots. And he finished No. 3 in NCAA Player Efficiency Rating. (On3.com)

UNC Playing To Quiet The Noise In NCAA Tournament

If North Carolina loses this first-round game in the NCAA Tournament, the Tar Heels would have lost three in a row in that scenario, there’s going to be a lot of conversation about the direction of this program moving forward. By winning this game, you alleviate a lot of that conversation and pressure and give yourself a chance to get to the Sweet 16. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Women's Basketball Pre-NCAA Tournament Press Conference Video and Transcript

Here is the complete transcript and video from No. 15-ranked North Carolina Women's Basketball’s press conference on Thursday with Coach and seniors and before the Tar Heels’ first round NCAA tournament game on Friday against Western Illinois. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Caleb Wilson’s Rafters Dream Becomes Reality at UNC as He Helps from Sideline

learned Tuesday that he earned Associated Press Second-Team All-America honors, meeting the criteria for a Tar Heel to have his number permanently honored. He is the second freshman in UNC history to earn the distinction, and he did it in seven fewer games than . "Seeing that happen was really big for me," Wilson said. (TarHeel247)

This Week in UNC Baseball with Scott Forbes: Pitching, Defense Highlight Streak

UNC Baseball's win over UNCG on Wednesday pushed the Tar Heel win streak to six, with ACC power Louisville coming to Boshamer Stadium for a three-game series starting Friday. Coach joined Tommy Ashley for their weekly conversation, highlighting outfield defense, pitching, and the emergence of freshman pitcher . (Inside Carolina)

UNC forward Jarin Stevenson and his family bring a world of experience to Chapel Hill

When you play for UNC, the Smith center is always open. "Let's start with the three warm up series," Jarod Stevenson said as his son, Jarin, finished stretching. It was a little after 9:00 p.m., the second practice for the UNC forward. practices once with his team and again with his family. Parents know best when they both played basketball. (WRAL.com)

Chansky’s Notebook: Recalibrating

is no stranger to the stakes of the NCAA Tournament, and said he’s been careful to not let his team get too wound up. Last week, he brought his players to a driving range to let the team relax. Perhaps it was that release of tension which contributed to Carolina’s rugged practice. Davis hopes the Tar Heels can focus on their new season. (Chapelboro.com)

What to know about UNC basketball’s first-round March Madness opponent

The Rams, who carry a six-game winning streak into the NCAA Tournament, have won 16 of their last 17 games. VCU is 15th nationally in 3-point shooting percentage, knocking down 36.7% of its shots. Terrence Hill Jr., Jadrian Tracey and Nyk Lewis have attempted at least 125 shots from beyond the arc, with each of them making at least 35%. (MSN.com)
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Today In UNC History
March 22, 1957
Pete Brennan sends national semifinal vs. Michigan State into second overtime with four seconds left and UNC wins, 74-70 in triple overtime. Lennie Rosenbluth (31) and Bob Cunningham (19) lead the Tar Heels.
March 22, 2013
P.J. Hairston scores a game-high 23 points and UNC defeats Villanova, 78-71, in the NCAA Tournament round of 64. It’s the 23rd straight NCAA Tournament that a Roy Williams-coached team has advanced past their opening game. The win is also the 700th of Williams’s career.
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