US EditionVCU erases 19-point deficit, upsets North Carolina in March Madness OT stunner
VCU shot 62% in the second half and hit 7 of 10 three-pointers to overcome a 19-point deficit and win 82-78 in overtime, marking their first NCAA Tournament win since 2016.
- On Thursday, March 19, 11th-seed Virginia Commonwealth University Rams erased a 19-point second-half deficit to upset sixth-seed University of North Carolina Tar Heels 82-78 in overtime at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
- With Henri Veesaar providing an early inside presence with 13 points and a dunk, UNC built separation before halftime, leading 39-28 and scoring 26 points in the paint.
- VCU's second-half shooting, including 62% overall and 7 of 10 threes, fueled a 12-0 run that forced overtime after a late UNC turnover and missed buzzer 3.
- The VCU Rams will face Illinois on Saturday after winning with Nyk Lewis' two late free throws and a 16-point performance, their first NCAA Tournament victory since 2016.
- The comeback ranks as the sixth-largest in March Madness history, highlighting UNC's struggles after Caleb Wilson was ruled out for the season.
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