Social media reacts to UNC losing ACC Tournament rematch with Clemson

The North Carolina Tar Heels almost staged a massive comeback in their ACC Tournament opener against Clemson, a rematch from March 3 in Chapel Hill.

UNC played poor basketball for most of the second half, at one point trailing by 18. North Carolina came all the way back, getting one last-second miracle heave, but lost 80-79 and now awaits its NCAA Tournament fate.

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The Tar Heels (24-8, 12-6 ACC) started their comeback on a Jonathan Powell 3-pointer with 11:13 left. Nine minutes later, Derek Dixon nailed a three of his own and sliced UNC’s deficit to eight points. Seth Trimble made it a 3-point game with his layup at the 23-second mark, Henri Veesaar sank a three and Dixon added another.

Tigers (24-9, 12-6 ACC) big man Nick Davison missed both free throws, North Carolina attempted a Hail Mary 3-point that fell short – and left the Spectum Center court with more questions than answers.

If not for Veesaar’s 28-point, 17-rebound double-double, the Tar Heels lose by plenty more. Dixon (16 points), Trimble (13) and Jarin Stevenson (12 joined Veesaar in double-digits.

Bench play was a non-factor for UNC, providing just five points, three rebounds and an assist. Clemson thrived in bench production, highlighted by Davidson’s 17-point, 11-rebound double-double, both which led his team.

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Free throws hurt North Carolina, which only made 10-of-17 (59 percent) attempts. 10 turnovers didn’t do the Tar Heels any favors either.

As UNC prepares to learn its NCAA Tournament fate on Sunday, take a look at social media reactions after Thursday night’s loss.

Not happy about Hubert Davis

Expecting different results?

Big plays from the new guys

Offseason will be pivotal

Clemson deserved to beat UNC

No questions, please and thank you.

These fans have questions about roster decisions

NCAA Tournament seeding will surely change

This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC Basketball: Social media reacts to Clemson loss in ACC Tournament

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Publish date : 2026-03-13 04:53:00

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