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Comeback Falls Short Vs. 'Noles In ACC Semis, 69-66

Associated Press


GREENSBORO—Anthony Polite hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:06 left, and No. 15 Florida State held off North Carolina 69-66 on Friday night in the semifinals of the 2021 New York Life ACC Tournament.

Balsa Koprivica had a career highs of 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the second-seeded Seminoles (16-5), who blew a 13-point lead, then rallied from five down midway through the second half to grind out a tough win that came down to the final seconds.

The sixth-seeded Tar Heels (18-10) had a chance for a desperation play to tie it with 1 second left, but couldn't catch half-court pass to get up a tying 3-pointer.