Tar Heels sorry for breaching COVID-19 protocols

(AP) — North Carolina’s players and managers have apologized for not following COVID-19 guidelines during a celebratory gathering after a win at rival Duke.

Social media video showed two players mingling with multiple people celebrating Saturday night’s win but no one was wearing a mask.

The video emerged shortly before North Carolina’s game against Miami was called off.

The players and managers say the gathering was supposed to be private but others were allowed to attend. Coach Roy Williams says the players are paying a significant price.