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VCU Stuns North Carolina with Epic 19-Point Comeback

3/20/2026

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VCU defeated North Carolina 80-78 in the NCAA Tournament after a 19-point rally, marking their first NCAA tournament victory since 2016.
Terrence Hill Jr. led VCU with 34 points, including the game-winning three-pointer.
VCU shot 62% in the second half to force overtime and complete the comeback.
Phil Martelli Jr., head coach of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), praised student journalists for traveling through a snowstorm to cover the game.

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VCU defeated North Carolina 80-78 in the NCAA Tournament after a 19-point rally, marking their first NCAA tournament victory since 2016.
Terrence Hill Jr. led VCU with 34 points, including the game-winning three-pointer.
VCU shot 62% in the second half to force overtime and complete the comeback.
Phil Martelli Jr., head coach of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), praised student journalists for traveling through a snowstorm to cover the game.