UNC’s Roy Williams collapses on sideline during game

BOSTON (AP) – North Carolina coach Roy Williams got dizzy and had to be taken to the locker room during the second half of the Tar Heels game at Boston College on Tuesday night.

UNC spokesman Steve Kirschner says Williams got dizzy but is doing OK.

The incident occurred during the first media timeout of the second half.

The 65-year-old Williams has had bouts with vertigo in the past and has felt dizzy when standing up quickly.

Assistant coach Steve Robinson has assumed coaching duties on the sideline.

The Tar Heels are concluding a three-game road trip. Their last home game was Jan. 30, against Boston College.

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Note: The 65-year-old Williams had previous bouts with vertigo in the past and felt dizzy when standing up quickly. After the game, Williams said, “I’m alive. I’m kicking.”

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BOSTON (AP) – Playing most of the second half without coach Roy Williams, who left the bench after complaining of vertigo, No. 9 North Carolina rallied to beat Boston College 68-65 on Tuesday night thanks to 20 points from Justin Jackson.

The Eagles, who have not won an Atlantic Coast Conference game this season, led the whole way until Theo Pinson hit two free throws with under 4 minutes remaining. After BC retook the lead, Marcus Paige hit a 3-pointer to make it 62-60.

The Tar Heels (20-4, 9-2) snapped a two-game losing streak.

Dennis Clifford had 14 points and 13 rebounds for BC (7-17, 0-11).

BC’s Matt Milon hit a 3-pointer with 5.6 seconds left to make it a one-point game. But after Paige made two free throws, Eli Carter’s 3-point attempt from halfcourt at the buzzer bounced harmlessly off the backboard.

Carter scored 26 points.

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