"Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer with 15 seconds left in overtime, and 11th-seeded VCU erased from a 19-point second-half deficit to stun sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78."
"Hill finished 7 for 10 from 3-point range and scored 20 of 34 points after halftime as VCU won its first NCAA tournament game since 2016."
"Nyk Lewis added 16 points, including two clutch free throws, to seal the game for the Rams, who'll face the winner of No. 14 Penn and No. 3 Illinois in the second round."
"North Carolina built a 19-point lead with 15 minutes remaining before VCU came storming back to tie it at 75 with 11 seconds left on a driving layup by Hill."
VCU achieved a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 19-point deficit to defeat North Carolina 82-78 in overtime during the NCAA tournament. Terrence Hill Jr. was pivotal, scoring 34 points, including a crucial stepback 3-pointer with 15 seconds left. Nyk Lewis contributed 16 points, sealing the victory with clutch free throws. North Carolina's Henri Veesaar scored 26 points but struggled after losing star Caleb Wilson to injury. This game marked VCU's first NCAA tournament win since 2016 and tied for the seventh-largest comeback in tournament history.
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