Jerod Haase's UAB Blazers held off North Carolina for a 63-59 victory on Sunday. Chad Frazier scored 25 points and the Blazers (6-2) made three free throws over the final 6.6 seconds to preserve the upset for their first win over a ranked team in four years.
Jordan Swing hit two free throws and Robert Williams made 1 of 2 to help the Blazers hold on after losing most of a 14-point second half lead.
Marcus Paige missed two contested 3-pointers in one late possession and the Tar Heels (4-2) fouled Swing, who gave the Blazers a 62-57 lead.