VCU Rallies From 11-Point Halftime Deficit, Outlasts North Carolina in Overtime Playoff Thriller
GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — VCU erased an 11-point halftime deficit to force overtime and defeated North Carolina 82-78 in a men’s NCAA Division I playoff game Thursday at Bi-Lo Center. The Rams, who trailed 39-28 at halftime, outscored the Tar Heels 47-36 in the second half and dominated the extra period 7-3. Terrence Hill led VCU with 34 points, including a critical 3-pointer in overtime. Henri Veesaar scored 26 points for North Carolina. VCU improved to 28-7, while North Carolina finished its season 24-9. The Rams shot 11 for 26 from 3-point range, while the Tar Heels went 8 for 29 from beyond the arc.