The University of North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team had a chance to make a statement and bolster their NCAA Tournament hopes on the road against the NC State Wolfpack, but instead they faltered down the stretch and came up short in a 66-65 loss. The Tar Heels had a two-point lead with just two minutes remaining, but were unable to close the game out and were outscored 8-3 in the final minutes. <\/p>\n
The loss was a crushing blow for the Tar Heels, who were hoping to build momentum heading into the ACC Tournament. UNC had won three of their previous four games, including an impressive road win against Duke, and had looked like a team that was peaking at the right time. However, the loss to NC State was a reminder that the Tar Heels are still a work in progress and have yet to put together a complete game. <\/p>\n
The Tar Heels were led by freshman guard Cole Anthony, who had a game-high 23 points. Anthony has been the Tar Heels’ most consistent player all season and has shouldered a heavy load for a team that has been plagued by injuries and inconsistent play. Despite his efforts, Anthony was unable to lead the Tar Heels to victory as the Wolfpack made the key plays down the stretch. <\/p>\n
The loss to NC State was a missed opportunity for the Tar Heels, who now find themselves on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament. With just two games remaining in the regular season, the Tar Heels will need to make a strong showing in the ACC Tournament in order to bolster their chances of making the Big Dance. <\/p>\n
The Tar Heels will have to regroup quickly and put this loss behind them if they want to make a run in the ACC Tournament. It will be a tall task, but the Tar Heels have the talent to make a deep run and prove that they belong in the NCAA Tournament.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball team had a chance to make a statement and bolster their NCAA Tournament hopes on the road against the NC State Wolfpack, but instead they faltered down the stretch and came up short in a 66-65 loss. The Tar Heels had a two-point lead with just …<\/p>\n