UNC coach Hubert Davis baffled by stunning March Madness 2026 loss
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- North Carolina coach Hubert Davis faced a difficult postgame press conference after his team squandered a 19-point lead in an 82-78 overtime loss to 11th-seeded VCU in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64.
- The Tar Heels went cold late, scoring only three points in overtime and missing all six shots in the extra period, raising questions about Davis’ game management and use of a six-man rotation.
- Davis gave evasive answers when asked about the collapse and the team’s late-game fatigue, denying that the players looked tired despite visible signs and criticism from observers.
- The loss marked North Carolina’s second consecutive first-round exit as a favorite and continued a recent trend of underperformance in the NCAA
