Joe Lunardi appeared during UNC’s game against NC State on Sunday to discuss the Tar Heels being the first team out in his Bracketology. With that being the case, and what happened after, it’s time to come to grips with the fact that this team likely won’t be making the NCAA Tournament without divine intervention.
Carolina had a six-point lead in the second half despite the fact that they had turned over the ball numerous times that gifted the Wolfpack double-digit points. That lead quickly evaporated and turned into a 27-9 stretch for NC State. A game that had been close was suddenly close no more, and UNC came away with a 77-69 loss.