North Carolina slides in AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll after two Maui losses

Posted Dec 2, 2024
North Carolina’s two losses in the Maui Invitational dropped UNC eight spots to No. 20 in the latest AP men's college basketball top 25 poll. The Tar Heels beat Dayton 92-90 in the first round of the Maui Invitational but lost 83-81 in the semifinals to Auburn (which moved up two spots to No. 2) and 94-91 in overtime to Michigan State in the consolation game. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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