VCU Rams vs North Carolina Tar Heels, NCAA Men's Basketball Championship South Region 1st Round
Lead tracker
VCU leadsBiggest lead VCU 4, UNC 19UNC leads
| Team | 1H | 2H | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCU | 28 | 47 | 7 | 82 |
 UNC | 39 | 36 | 3 | 78 |
Who won: VCU 82-78
The VCU Rams beat the North Carolina Tar Heels 82-78 in overtime in NCAA Men's Basketball Championship South Region 1st Round on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The VCU outscored the North Carolina 47-36 in the 2nd half. Terrence Hill Jr. led the VCU in points (34). Henri Veesaar led the North Carolina in points (26).
Team stats
VCUUNC 30-66FG29-70
45Field Goal %41
11-263PT8-29
42Three Point %28
11-16FT12-20
69Free Throw %60
39Rebounds44
7Offensive Rebounds11
32Defensive Rebounds33
12Assists18
5Steals8
5Blocks1
10Turnovers8
1Team Turnovers1
10Total Turnovers8
0Technical Fouls0
0Total Technical Fouls0
0Flagrant Fouls0
10Points Off Turnovers11
4Fast Break Points11
32Points in Paint34
17Fouls17
4Largest Lead19
9Lead Changes9
10Percent Led77
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Duke33-271Final
Howard24-1180
Michigan32-3101Final
Idaho21-1547
Houston29-678Final
N Dakota St27-867
Michigan St26-792Final
Penn18-1270
Illinois25-8105Final
Kennesaw St21-1464
Gonzaga31-373Final
Troy22-1247
Nebraska27-676Final
Hawai'i24-978
Arkansas27-897Final
High Point31-483
Wisconsin24-1182Final
McNeese28-668
Vanderbilt27-878Final