Coach Dick Harp 's team had a 20 - 2 record heading into the NCAA tournament .
Team were beaten in the title game by undefeated North Carolina , 54 -- 53 , in triple overtime .
Coach Dick Harp 's team had a 20 - 2 record heading into the NCAA tournament , but they were beaten in the title game by undefeated North Carolina , 54 -- 53 , in triple overtime .