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Triangle Timehop: Today in local college basketball history (March 20)


March 20, 1969: UNC loses to Purdue in 's third straight Final Four appearance in the semifinals, 92-65. Point guard injuries struck the Tar Heels as hurt his knee in the ACC Tournament and would miss the rest of the season. That UNC team would finish 27-5 and had great players like , , and . (WRAL Sports Fan)

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