Analyst says UNC loss could send shockwaves
A prominent college basketball analyst says the collapse raises bigger questions for the Tar Heels and could send “shock waves” across the sport.
North Carolina lost to VCU in one of the biggest collapses in NCAA Tournament history. The Tar Heels led for more than three-quarters of the game and were up by 19 with just over 14 minutes left, but the Rams stormed back to win in overtime. I t’s now the largest comeback in a first-round game in NCAA Tournament history and the second-largest rally overall, trailing only No.
7 seed Nevada’s 22-point comeback against No. 2 seed Cincinnati in 2018. While it may look like a typical March Madness upset, this one may have more significance than it appears.
According to CBS Sports college basketball analyst Matt Norlander, UNC’s upset loss to VCU could send “shock waves” across college basketball. "This is more than just an 11-seed beating a 6-seed ... this is a result that will have shock waves around College Basketball.
" @MattNorlander on UNC's dramatic loss to VCU. pic. twitter.