North Carolina, behind 35-18 at the half, got down by 29 points in the second half to Butler, fought back to within six before finally falling 82-71 in the semi-finals of the Maui Invitational. (11/20)

It was the first time since 1998 that the Tar Heels scored fewer than 20 points in a half and it was the first time in six visits to Maui that the Heels have failed to make the finals.

It was a far cry from the previous night’s 95-49 win over Mississippi State. “It was so easy last night, perhaps we were fat and happy at the start,” UNC coach Roy Williams said.

Carolina, which trailed by double figures most of the game, never led as Butler raced out to a 10-2 lead.

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