DENVER, Colo. – The University of North Carolina gymnastics team battled but fell short in the first round of NCAA Regionals in Denver, Colorado, falling to Arizona, 196.050-194.600, at Magness Arena on Thursday afternoon. The Tar Heels conclude the season with a 15-7 overall record, having gone a perfect 6-0 in East Atlantic Gymnastics League action to be crowned the regular season champion for the second year in a row. Lali Dekanoidze (vault, bars) and Julia Knower (all-around) will continuing competing as individuals at NCAA Regionals and are back in action Friday during Session II beginning at 9 p.m. ET…