Tar Heels Headed to NCAA Tournament, Open up in Dayton

Posted Mar 16, 2025
In the end, the selection committee looked beyond UNC’s Quad 1 record and have included the Tar Heels in the NCAA Tournament, as was announced Sunday evening on CBS. UNC is 22-13 but owns a 1-12 record in Quad 1 games. The committee looked at how UNC closed the season and the overall strength of its schedule in giving the Heels an edge. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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