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‘I Hate To Lose’: Frustration Rises in Palo Alto

Stanford edged UNC 88-87 after taking the lead with 1:01 remaining, completing a late rally at Maples Pavilion.
Cardinal shot 16-for-28 in the second half to erase a halftime deficit and deny UNC the win.
Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar spoke to the media about what must change in UNC's game plan.
Wilson said the team must make opponents miss and avoid breakdowns when shots go in.
Veesaar emphasized taking pride in one-on-one defense and better rotations to disrupt opponents.
Veesaar urged the team to adopt a next-shot mentality after this game and focus on the upcoming opponent, Cal.
Both players underscored defensive identity as a priority for future games.
The loss marks UNC's first defeat after leading at halftime this season.
The late-game collapse prompted questions about UNC's closing situations and defensive consistency.
Caleb Wilson highlighted the need to improve possession value and limit careless plays.

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