North Carolina's NCAA hopes dim after ACC loss

North Carolina's hopes for an NCAA Tournament berth were dashed in the ACC Tournament semifinals against Duke. A lane violation by Jae'lyn Withers negated a game-tying free throw by Ven-Allen Lubin in the final seconds, leading to a 74-71 loss. The Tar Heels had staged a comeback from a 24-point deficit, but Withers' violation meant Lubin's successful free throw did not count. Duke secured the win after making free throws, advancing to the ACC title game. North Carolina, previously listed as one of the "Last Four Out" in tournament projections, will await Selection Sunday to see if they qualify for the NCAA Tournament.