Where VCU's epic March Madness comeback vs. UNC ranks in NCAA Tournament history
VCU basketball pulled off the biggest comeback in the first round in NCAA Tournament history, overcoming a 19-point deficit vs. North Carolina.
Not only did No. 11 seed Virginia Commonwealth upset No. 6 North Carolina in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, but it did it with an impressive comeback.
The Rams took down the Tar Heels 82-78 in overtime on Thursday, March 19, a result that didn't seem possible early in the game. North Carolina was up 56-37 early in the second half, primed to advance to the second round in the March Madness bracket, but the Rams went on a run to close the gap and forced overtime after a bucket in the final seconds. VCU held North Carolina without a field goal in overtime to pull off the victory.
It was among the largest comebacks in NCAA Tournament history, but where does it rank? How large was VCU comeback over North Carolina? VCU pulled off a 19-point comeback to beat UNC in overtime.
Where does VCU comeback rank in NCAA Tournament history? The 19-point comeback is the largest in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Overall, it's the sixth-largest.