North Carolina has lost to Texas four of the last five years but this one had to hurt most of all because it literally was due to poor foul shooting. The Tar Heels missed 23 free throws on the night and lost by just three points, 86-83.

Despite trailing by 11 at the half at 53-42, Carolina, behind three pointers by Marcus Paige and newly eligible Leslie McDonald, was able to come back to tie it at 72 with four minutes to go. But Texas’ Javan Felix, who had missed nine of his previous 10 shots, suddenly got hot and scored eight points in two minutes – including two three pointers.

The Tar Heels had a chance to tie it at the buzzer but a three by Paige rimmed out.

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