North Carolina staged a thrilling comeback to defeat No. 18 UCLA 76-74 in a CBS Sports Classic matchup at Madison Square Garden. Trailing by 16 points, the Tar Heels rallied behind RJ Davis, who hit crucial free throws in the final seconds to secure the win. Ian Jackson scored a career-high 24 points for North Carolina, while Tyler Bilodeau led UCLA with 26 points. Despite committing 18 turnovers, the Tar Heels managed their first victory over a Top 25 team this season. The Bruins, who had a nine-game winning streak snapped, struggled at the free-throw line, making just 13 of 22 attempts. North Carolina’s strong defensive effort, led by Seth Trimble, forced key turnovers late in the game. The Tar Heels will look to build on this victory as they continue their season, while UCLA prepares to face No. 13 Gonzaga in their next matchup at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
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UCLA squanders 16-point lead in defeat against North Carolina – Daily News
