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Video: Henri Veesaar Returns, UNC Rallies Past Syracuse, 77-64 - Highlights
Henri Veesaar returned to the lineup and scored 19 points to lead No. 16 North Carolina to a 77-64 road win at Syracuse on Saturday afternoon in the JMA Wireless Dome. Check out the highlights.
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Sat Feb 21, 2026
Lucas: UNC vs. Syracuse Rapid Reactions
Henri Veesaar's +13 was the second-highest figure on the team. And the other two Tar Heels who joined him in the top three might surprise you. The leader was
Zayden High, who was +17 in scoring nine points to go with 11 rebounds, narrowly missing his second straight double-double. And
Jonathan Powell was +12 in 17 minutes. "Zayden was fantastic." (
GoHeels.com)
No. 16 North Carolina bounces back with 77-64 win over Syracuse
Henri Veesaar returned to the lineup and scored 19 points in leading No. 16 North Carolina to a 77-64 win over Syracuse on Saturday. The 7-footer, who averages 16.4 points and 9.0 rebounds, missed the past two games, most recently Tuesday’s loss at N.C. State.
Seth Trimble and
Luka Bogavac each had 13 points and Zayden High added nine for UNC. (
Associated Press)
Henri Veesaar Returns, Tar Heels Take Down Syracuse 77-64
North Carolina responded Saturday, taking down Syracuse 77-64 at the JMA Wireless Dome. The win improves the Tar Heels to 21-6 on the season, and 9-5 in the
ACC standings. UNC starting center
Henri Veesaar announced his return in a big way, leading all Tar Heel scorers with 19 points, shooting 9-of-13, in his first game back in the lineup. (
Inside Carolina)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Evaluating Dylan Mingo's game and fit with UNC Basketball
Stephen Gillaspie of No Ceilings discusses UNC Basketball point guard commit
Dylan Mingo’s development, the importance of refining his shot, his potential as both a creator and finisher, how Mingo fits with UNC’s projected roster,
Hubert Davis’s recruiting momentum, and more.
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Sat Feb 21, 2026
No. 16 UNC Men's Basketball Visits Syracuse Saturday - Pregame Notes
Carolina returns to the road Saturday when the Tar Heels play in the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. Tip time is 1 p.m. on ABC (Kevin Brown, Jon Crispin). Carolina beat the Orange, 87-77, in Chapel Hill on February 2. The Orange are the only ACC team other than Duke the Tar Heels play home-and-home this season. Carolina is 19-7 all-time vs. Syracuse. (
GoHeels.com)
Three Things To Watch: UNC Basketball vs. Syracuse
UNC Basketball heads north for a Saturday showdown at Syracuse in cold, soggy upstate New York. Saturday marks the second meeting between
Hubert Davis and Adrian Autry’s teams this season. The Tar Heels took the first meeting, 87-77, in Chapel Hill earlier this month and look to complete the season sweep Saturday. Here are three things to watch. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Basketball Seeks Stronger Finish in Syracuse Rematch
Nineteen days ago, it looked as if North Carolina would cruise to a 30-point home victory over struggling Syracuse after leading by 32 with less than 10 minutes left. But nine minutes later, the Orange cut the lead to six before the Tar Heels held on for an 87-77 win. On Saturday, No. 16 UNC looks to build another big lead and this time, put Syracuse away. (
TarHeel247)
Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Brady Manek
Former Tar Heel forward
Brady Manek joins
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas on the Carolina Insider podcast to talk about his current pro basketball career, reminisce on a historic UNC run in the 2022 NCAA Tournament, and more.
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Sat Feb 21, 2026
Hubert Davis gives updates on Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar, as he ponders roster puzzle
As
Hubert Davis prepares his team for Saturday’s rematch at Syracuse, the challenge isn’t just about X's and O's but also figuring out what he calls a puzzle. With
Caleb Wilson out and
Henri Veesaar questionable, No. 16 UNC faces the possibility of playing without both for the third consecutive game. Veesaar is at least trending in the right direction. (
Tar Heel Tribune)