Fresh off one of the most dramatic wins in the history of the UNC-Duke rivalry, No. 11 North Carolina fell to unranked Miami, 75-66, on Tuesday night. The Tar Heels couldn't overcome a slow start as Miami took an early lead and never trailed.
Miami closed the game on a 12-6 run to secure the upset, snapping UNC's five-game win streak. The Hurricanes contained UNC star Caleb Wilson, limiting him to 12 points, and attacked the Tar Heels' frontline, led by Ernest Udeh Jr.'s 15 points and 10 rebounds.
The victory is a major resume boost for Miami (19-5, 8-3 ACC), moving them ahead of North Carolina (19-5, 7-4) in the ACC standings. It marks Miami's first win over a ranked opponent since the 2013-14 season, prompting fans to rush the court in celebration.