Event Brief
North Carolina collapses in March Madness upset
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 11:01 PM ET
Summary: North Carolina blew a 19-point lead, losing to VCU in overtime, marking a historic collapse in the tournament.
WHO: North Carolina Tar Heels
WHAT: lost to VCU in overtime
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 10:53 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: North Carolina failed to maintain a significant lead in the game.
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