A summer with the Brazilian national team gave Taissa Queiroz a lesson in communication

Sophomore guard Taissa Queiroz returned to UNC after spending August as part of the Brazilian national team. As she continues developing as a player, she brings more than just another basketball experience. She is bringing a new understanding of what it means to be a communicator and leader. The experience came with its own challenges, too. (Daily Tar Heel)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Syracuse Postgame Reactions

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas from the Carolina Insider Podcast, break down North Carolina's disappointing 31-30 overtime loss to the Syracuse Orange on Saturday night in Kenan Stadium. (View Video)

Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: UNC vs. Syracuse

Death. Taxes. UNC spitting the bit in a meaningful football game. There were two things that made this one particularly painful: First, Carolina did not have back-breaking turnovers or key penalties; and second, Syracuse did not lead until the final play of the game. With that in mind, here is the same-as-ever-was edition of the Good, Bad, and Ugly Report. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - Same Old Situation For UNC Football

Jason Staples, Buck Sanders, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC's loss to Syracuse, the play of quarterback Billy Edwards, the play calling of Bobby Petrino, growing concerns for the defense including the defensive line's heavy snap count load, injuries, and more. (View Video)

UNC Football Offensive and Defensive Snap Counts vs. Syracuse

Snap counts provide insight into how UNC distributed playing time, which players carried the largest workloads, and how the rotations developed on both sides of the football. The Tar Heels played 70 offensive snaps compared with 89 defensive snaps. Here is a position-by-position breakdown of UNC's offensive and defensive snap counts vs. Syracuse. (Tar Heel Blue)

Syracuse ends ACC skid with OT win over UNC. Observations from a thriller

Derek McDonald doesn’t have the answers. Not to North Carolina football’s breakdowns against a Syracuse team that was winless in ACC play, nor the Tar Heels’ inability to stuff the Orange when it was down to its last chance - fourth-and-4 in overtime, nursing a touchdown lead. "If I had the answer, I'd probably be standing here with a smile on my face." (MSN.com)

Tar Heels in NBA: Caleb Wilson posts double-double, 30 points in Bulls home debut

Caleb Wilson’s remarkable start to his NBA career continued Saturday with his first 30-point game and first double-double, yet it wasn’t enough to keep the Chicago Bulls from losing to Washington. The former UNC star collected 30 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block as the Bulls fell 124-120 to the Wizards in Wilson’s home debut. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Syracuse Outlasts Tar Heels, 31-30, In Overtime - Highlights

Calvin Russell caught a 4-yard touchdown and the ensuing two-point conversion pass to give Syracuse a 31-30 overtime win over North Carolina on Saturday. Jaylen McGill paced UNC with 62 yards on 12 carries, while Demon June rushed nine times for 53 yards. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

UNC Football Report Card vs. Syracuse

UNC lost 31-30 in overtime to Syracuse. Demon June caught the go-ahead touchdown pass on the first possession of overtime, but the Tar Heels were unable to finish. Overall grade: D. The Tar Heels had all the momentum entering a home game, but an inability to finish the Orange has the Tar Heels in a tough spot entering a Halloween matchup with Miami. (MSN.com)

Video: Jordan Shipp, Derek McDonald Post-Syracuse Press Conferences

North Carolina linebacker Derek McDonald and wide receiver Jordan Shipp speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 31-30 overtime loss to the Syracuse Orange on Saturday night in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

North Carolina can’t finish off Syracuse, suffers overtime heartbreak

The North Carolina red-zone defense that was so good in two consecutive road wins failed the Tar Heels when they needed big plays on a cool night at Kenan Stadium. Syracuse tied it late in regulation and won in overtime with a short touchdown pass and a two-point conversion pass, handing UNC a heartbreaking 31–30 overtime loss on Saturday night. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: Syracuse 31, North Carolina 30 (OT)

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 31-30 overtime loss to the Syracuse Orange on Saturday night at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Video: Bill Belichick Post-Syracuse Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 31-30 overtime loss to the Syracuse Orange on Saturday night at Kenan Stadium. (View Video)

Syracuse Nips Tar Heels, 31-30, In Overtime

Syracuse's Steve Angeli connected with Calvin Russell for a four-yard touchdown in overtime, and the Orange converted the two-point play to defeat North Carolina, 31-30, on Saturday night at Kenan Stadium. Syracuse improved to 3-4 overall and 1-4 in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings with the win, snapping its 11-game ACC losing streak. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Football Hosts Syracuse In ACC Home Opener Saturday Night - Pregame Notes

UNC Football hosts Syracuse in its ACC home opener Saturday after playing its first three conference games on the road. Kickoff at Kenan Stadium is 7:30 p.m. on ACC Network. Saturday's game features several connections between the programs with the most prominent being UNC linebacker Derek McDonald, who spent five seasons with the Orange. (GoHeels.com)

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