Inside UNC’s Historic Collapse: Switching, Fatigue and Missed Chances vs. VCU
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Key Points:
- North Carolina suffered the largest comeback loss in NCAA Tournament first-round history, blowing a 19-point lead and losing 82-78 in overtime to VCU.
- The Tar Heels' defensive strategy faltered as they switched on ball screens in the second half, allowing VCU's Terrence Hill Jr. to score 34 points, including seven three-pointers.
- Fatigue became a major factor late in the game, with key UNC starters playing nearly the entire second half and overtime, while the coach stuck to a limited six-man rotation.
- UNC's free-throw shooting, a season-long weakness, contributed to the loss as the team missed five crucial free throws in the final minutes of the game.
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