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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1977
Page
9
In Atlanta UNC Charlotte falls 51 49 as Jerome Whitehead’s late shot decides the Marquette MCC semifinal on a buzzer beater. Official’s timer ruling confirms the ball in the basket after Cedric Maxwell’s late inbounds play.
North Carolina defeated Nevada-Las Vegas 84 81 in a NCAA title bout featuring a four corner delay. Key plays included John Kuester’s clutch free throw with seven seconds left and Cee Pere’s points as UNC held on after a late Rebel rally.
Charlotte coach Lee Rose apologized for closed locker room after the loss. Cedric Maxwell led the 49ers with 17 points and said the game winning basket was a fluke. The teams shot about 36–37.5 percent, producing the lowest loser score in Final Four since 1963.
North Carolina held off Nevada-Las Vegas 84 83 as Phil Ford battled fatigue after a rapid run and gun game. Ford said he was tired but would play through elbow soreness to face Marquette for the national title.
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