UNC's March Madness Hopes Fade After ACC Semifinal Loss to Duke

North Carolina's 74-71 defeat, marked by a critical lane violation, leaves their NCAA Tournament bid uncertain as Selection Sunday looms.

UNC's loss to Duke in the ACC semifinal, despite a strong second-half rally, significantly weakens their case for an NCAA Tournament spot.
The Tar Heels' 1-12 Quad 1 record and #36 NET ranking place them on the bubble, with experts doubting their inclusion in the 68-team field.
Head coach Hubert Davis faces mounting pressure after a second potential NCAA Tournament miss in three years, despite a recent contract extension.
A late-game lane violation by Jae'Lyn Withers and earlier missed opportunities were pivotal in UNC's narrow defeat against the top-ranked Blue Devils.
Selection Committee chair and UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham's role offers a slim chance of influencing the Tar Heels' fate on Selection Sunday.