University of North Carolina Athletics
Key Points:
- Henri Veesaar returned to North Carolina's lineup after missing two games and led the team with 19 points, helping the Tar Heels secure a 77-64 victory over Syracuse at the JMA Wireless Dome.
- North Carolina shot an impressive 61.5% in the second half, pulling away from Syracuse to improve their record to 21-6 overall and 9-5 in ACC play, while Syracuse fell to 15-13 and 6-9 in the conference.
- Seth Trimble contributed 13 second-half points, Luka Bogavac tied his season high with 13 points and six rebounds, and Zayden High nearly recorded a double-double with nine points and a career-high 11 rebounds