Social media reacts to UNC basketball team getting stomped by Cemson Monday night

Posted by author February 11, 2025 Basketball

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How many lows can the North Carolina Tar Heels hit during their current basketball season? What do you classify as a “low?”

On Monday night, UNC lost 85-65 at Clemson in a loss that all but ended its basketball season. Granted, the Tigers (20-5, 12-2 ACC) are one of the ACC’s top teams, but also a program North Carolina (14-11, 7-6) used to dominate.

The Tar Heels traded punches early with Clemson, but the hosts couldn’t miss. The Tigers took advantaged of an undersized lineup, headlined by 6’11” center Viktor Lakhin exploding for 22 points and blocking four UNC shots.

North Carolina lacked aggressiveness, as evidenced by only 11 free throw attempts. The Tar Heels didn’t take advantage of their rare trips to the line, though, making just five free throws.

RJ Davis scored 18 points and shot over 50 percent from the field, a sign his early-season slump is gone, but RJ’s efforts weren’t enough. Seth Trimble (12 points) and Elliot Cadeau (11) were the only two UNC players to join RJ in double-figures. Ven-Allen Lubin didn’t take over like he did against Pitt, scoring just eight points and recording six rebounds against Clemson.

North Carolina is headed straight for its second NCAA Tournament miss in three seasons under Hubert Davis, a fireable offense for a program with the Tar Heels’ storied history. UNC has talent on it’s roster, but this year’s chemistry just looks off.

Social media had some mixed reactions to tonight’s result: praise for Clemson, but disappointment for North Carolina.