Much like in the game against Dayton Monday night, the Tar Heels found themselves in need of a double digit comeback. Unlike the game against Dayton, Carolina was not able to turn things around against one of the best teams in the country. UNC never led in the game and ultimately ended up with an 85-72 loss in Maui.
The biggest glaring deficiency from Carolina was the play of their big men. That has been a story of the season so far, especially contrasted with how well the three guards have been playing. To be blunt, Jalen Washington was bullied by Auburn with zero recourse.