In the CBS Sports Classic, the University of North Carolina came back from a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat 18th-ranked UCLA with just seconds remaining, winning 76-74. The Tar Heels trailed throughout the second half until RJ Davis made the game-winning free throw with just over 13 seconds left.
A courageous performance from UNC led to the victory, led by freshman Ian Jackson, who scored 24 points, and star senior RJ Davis, who scored 17 points.
It’s hard to feel like it was anything other than UCLA’s demise. The Bruins put this in the bag, giving Tyler Bilodeau and Sebastian Mack whatever they want on offense. However, UCLA’s typically tough defense struggled down the stretch, with Jackson, Davis, and Seth Trimble all standing in the clutch to key a late comeback.
UNC had lost four of its past six games entering Saturday’s game, and this game felt like a must-win game, a rarity in December. And while there’s still a lot to clean up, coach Hubert Davis seemed to have found something in the second half that could be a key momentum boost as ACC play kicks into high gear in the coming weeks. be.
