The only way schools like UNC, Coppin State and others can support their basketball program is to go on the road against high majors schools. Like seniorsooner said, going on the road is more profitable. I'll bet they make more money in one game against the likes of Oklahoma than two or more games on their home court.
I'll be the first to admit that Saturday's game should not have gone down to the wire. But give UNC credit for playing their hearts out and proving they were no pushovers. Mid-major or not, the Bears are not a bad team.