Wofford upsets North Carolina in Chapel Hill, 79-75, in 2017
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Wofford stunned North Carolina, ranked #5 at the time, with a 79-75 victory on December 20, 2017, in Chapel Hill. The defeat marked one of college basketball's notable upsets of the last two decades. Fletcher Magee led Wofford with 27 points, contributing significantly to the win against the defending national champions. This upset was part of a trend, as Wofford also defeated UNC again in 2019.
- •Wofford defeated North Carolina 79-75 on December 20, 2017.
- •Fletcher Magee scored 27 points in the game.
- •North Carolina was ranked #5 and defending national champions.
- •Wofford also won against UNC in 2019.
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