The fun of victory and the agony of defeat. That is what defines school basketball in March.
On Friday evening, North Carolina followers felt the latter when the workforce blew a first-rate alternative to finish an enormous comeback over rival Duke within the ACC Event semifinal.
Tar Heels junior Ven-Allen Lubin missed the primary of two free throws awarded after he was fouled below the basket with simply 4 seconds remaining in regulation. North Carolina trailed Duke 72-71.
He may’ve nonetheless despatched the sport to additional time by making his second, which he did, however the referee waved it off as a result of Lubin’s teammate, Jae’Lyn Withers dedicated a lane violation.