North Carolina vs. Dayton Postgame Notes

Posted Nov 26, 2024
UNC trailed by 21 points with 17:36 to play before out-scoring Dayton, 57-34. The 21-point comeback ties the second largest in UNC history and equals the largest second-half comeback in UNC history. It is the largest comeback since trailing Florida State by 21 on 1/27/1993. The largest comeback in UNC history was 22 against Wake Forest on 2/8/1992. (GoHeels.com)

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