Overview
- Miami never trailed and closed on a 12–6 run to finish a 75–66 upset that snapped UNC’s five-game streak and moved the Hurricanes a game ahead into fifth in the ACC.
- The Hurricanes controlled the interior, outscoring UNC 46–28 in the paint and winning the boards 41–35, while Ernest Udeh Jr. logged 15 points and 10 rebounds on 7-of-8 shooting.
- UNC freshman Caleb Wilson was limited by a left hand/wrist issue, briefly exited and returned with heavy tape, finished with 12 points in 26 minutes, and sat the final 1:43.
- The victory marked Miami’s first over a ranked opponent since 2013–14, and fans stormed the court at the Watsco Center.
- The loss followed UNC’s 71–68 buzzer-beater over No. 4 Duke that boosted the Tar Heels to No. 11 in the AP poll, with a home game vs. Pitt next as Wilson’s status is monitored.