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VCU’s Miracle Comeback Stings Tar Heels | Tar Heel Basketball News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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- 92
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Tar Heels fans still feel the sting of a wild NCAA Tournament first-round loss to VCU on March 19, 2026 — a game that saw UNC build a 19-point lead only to see VCU pull off the biggest comeback in tournament history, forcing overtime and winning 82-78. The heartbreaking defeat, their second straight first-round exit, directly led to head coach Hubert Davis being fired and intensified questions about what might have been if star forward Caleb Wilson hadn’t missed the game with a season-ending injury. Despite Henri Veesaar’s career-high 26 points and 10 rebounds, missed free throws and poor shooting from beyond the arc sealed the loss — a game that sent shockwaves through the program. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/50926bbc61884851