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North Carolina Suffers Their First Loss Of The Season As They Get Topped By Matt Coleman, Texas In The Maui Invitational Championship In Asheville North Carolina

North Carolina suffered their first loss of the season!

When?

Wednesday afternoon in the Maui Invitational Championship!

Where?

Asheville North Carolina at Harrah’s Cherokee Center!

Why?

Because they were topped by Texas by score of 69-67!

Why?

Because Matt Coleman III hit a stepback jumper with 0.1 seconds left to help No. 17 Texas beat No. 14 North Carolina 69-67. “according to an article by Aaron Beard of the Associated Press!

While Texas not only won the game but the Maui Invitational as well!!

Why?

Senior guard Matt Coleman III hit a jumper from the foul line with 0.1 second left to lift No. 17/22 Texas (4-0) to a dramatic 69-67 victory over No. 14/16 North Carolina (3-1) on Wednesday afternoon in the championship game of the Camping World Maui Invitational. This marked UT's first title at the prestigious tournament in its fifth overall appearance.”according to an article on texassports.com