North Carolina Stages Historic Comeback to Beat Dayton in Maui Invitational
The Tar Heels overcame a 21-point deficit, led by RJ Davis and Seth Trimble, to secure a dramatic 92-90 victory and advance to the semifinals.
- RJ Davis scored 30 points, including 20 in the second half, and hit key free throws to lead North Carolina's comeback victory.
- Seth Trimble contributed a career-high 27 points and 10 rebounds, playing a pivotal role in the Tar Heels' second-half resurgence.
- Drake Powell's late three-pointer gave UNC the lead for good, and a video review overturned a potential game-tying three by Dayton in the final seconds.
- North Carolina's defense tightened in the second half, holding Dayton to 35% shooting after allowing over 51% in the first half.
- The win marks the second-largest comeback in UNC history and advances the team to face No. 4 Auburn in the Maui Invitational semifinals.