Tar Heels' Season Ends in Heartbreaking OT Loss

0:00On March 20th, the North Carolina Tar Heels' season ended Thursday night in Greenville, South Carolina, with a heartbreaking 72-2. 68 overtime loss to VCU in the round of 64. For the second straight year, they fell in that opening tournament round, blowing a 19-point lead late in the game. The Tar Heels struggled to score in the final minutes and overtime, missing key shots despite good looks and solid execution. Free throws proved costly again, with 8 misses contributing to the collapse, while VCU showed tough resilience to rally back. Coach Hubert Davis addressed the media afterward, saying he did not sense fatigue in his players, and that the late 6-man rotation was his call. He praised VCU's fight, but pointed to small mistakes by his team that opened the door for the comeback, an issue that popped up throughout the season. Davis highlighted the leadership from seniors Seth and Elijah, calling Seth one of the most accomplished players he's coached, and noting Elijah's. Endless energy in every setting.

1:01He admitted free throws have been a season-long concern despite practice, hurting them badly this time. It's a tough pill for Tar Heels fans, but Davis expressed deep love for this group and sadness that not advancing further, leaving plenty to build on, heading into next year.