UNC's Late Escape Defeats Ohio State

Posted Dec 20, 2025
North Carolina controlled most of the game and then engineered a late escape to beat Ohio State in the final seconds, 71-70, at State Farm Arena in Saturday’s CBS Sports Classic game. The No. 12-ranked Tar Heels (11-1) led by as many as 11 in the second half before the Buckeyes took a 70-67 lead on a four-point play with 48.7 seconds remaining. (Inside Carolina)

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