UNC's Late Rally Comes Up Short, Tar Heels Fall To Clemson 80-79

Posted Mar 13, 2026
North Carolina’s late-game rally fell short Thursday night in Charlotte, falling to fifth-seeded Clemson in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals, 80-79. The loss drops North Carolina to 25-7 on the season, and the Tar Heels have dropped back-to-back games entering the NCAA Tournament. Henri Veesaar finished with a career-high 28 points and 17 rebounds. (Inside Carolina)

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