North Carolina vs. Syracuse Postgame Notes

Posted Feb 28, 2022
UNC clinched a top-four seed and double bye in the ACC Tournament. Armando Bacot tied UNC's single-season record with his 23rd double-double and set the record with his 24th game with 10 or more rebounds. He tied Brice Johnson's record for double-doubles (23 in 2015-16). Caleb Love had 21 points. UNC is 11-0 in his career when he scores 20 points. (GoHeels.com)

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