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Source: Fox News
Summary
VCU erased a 19-point deficit to defeat the North Carolina Tar Heels 82-78 in overtime in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Terrence Hill Jr. scored 34 points, including 7 three-pointers, to lead the Rams. UNC held a 19-point lead with 15 minutes remaining but failed to capitalize on opportunities in overtime, allowing VCU to take the lead and win.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Hill’s three-pointer with 15 seconds left in overtime sealed the deal for VCU.
UNC couldn’t believe what happened, especially after taking a 19-point lead.
The Tar Heels went 0-for-7 in overtime, while VCU struggled to capitalize on their own opportunities.
This one felt recognizable early when UNC took that 19-point lead, but VCU’s comeback effort in overtime won the day.
VCU’s first NCAA Tournament win since 2016 came down to the wire, with Hill’s clutch layup tying the game at 75.
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Author: Evan Null
