VCU–UNC OT goes viral
VCU and North Carolina produced an overtime thriller in the opening rounds of March Madness — the intense OT ending clip is already viral and driving heavy engagement (youtube.com). The game is a reminder that early tournament upsets remain prime real‑time moments for fan and brand activation (youtube.com).
No. 11 VCU beat No. 6 North Carolina 82–78 in overtime on March 19, 2026, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. (ESPN: ) Sophomore guard Terrence Hill Jr. scored 34 points with five assists and five rebounds and nailed a go‑ahead 3-pointer with 15 seconds left in OT. (ESPN game recap: ) VCU erased a 19-point second‑half deficit to force overtime, a rally described by multiple outlets as the largest comeback in a first‑round NCAA Tournament game. (USA Today: ) North Carolina managed just eight points in the final 12:11 of regulation and missed its last nine field‑goal attempts, while the Tar Heels finish the season 24–9 and were knocked out in the first round. (Yahoo Sports: ) (ESPN record: ) The late‑game highlight package and OT ending have been widely shared on platforms including Overtime’s TikTok post (129.4K likes as of late) and the official March Madness YouTube highlights channels. (TikTok / Overtime post: ) (March Madness YouTube: ) VCU advances to the Round of 32 to face No. 3 Illinois on March 21, 2026, with the scheduled tip at 4:50 p.m. ET on CBS. (ESPN bracket: ) (GreenvilleOnline schedule: )
