VCU, UNC and Madness
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The Tar Heels blew a 19-point second-half lead to VCU and ended up losing, 82-78, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday.
Down by as many as 19 points — including a 39-28 deficit at the half — No. 11 VCU made a furious comeback, forcing overtime against No. 6 North Carolina. The Rams
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Hubert Davis lands on 2026-27 hot seat with UNC's March Madness loss
Blowing a 19-point lead is nothing other than a choke. Hubert Davis has painted himself into a corner at North Carolina. 2027 has to be good.
Dayton Flyers (24-11, 14-7 A-10) at UNC Wilmington Seahawks (27-6, 15-4 CAA) Wilmington, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: UNC Wilmington and Dayton meet in the National Invitation Tournament.