Brady Manek, Caleb Love lead North Carolina past Syracuse 88-79 in OT

Posted Feb 28, 2022
Brady Manek scored 22 points, Caleb Love hit three clutch 3-pointers and UNC defeated Syracuse 88-79 in overtime Monday, assuring UNC of a top-four finish in the ACC and a double-bye in the conference tournament. Armando Bacot had 17 points and 18 rebounds for his 23rd double-double this season, tying Bryce Johnson's UNC record from 2015-16. (Associated Press)

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