In the storied halls of the Dean Smith Center, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) tried to pull off a stunning upset against the 12th-ranked University of North Carolina Tar Heels. For a fleeting moment, during the first half, it seemed possible as the Buccaneers took a surprising lead. However, by the end of the night, North Carolina had firmly reasserted their dominance, ultimately defeating ETSU with a final score of 77-58.