Pete Nance, R.J. Davis Rescue Tar Heels in Escape at Syracuse

Posted Jan 24, 2023
Through the ups and the downs of building leads and then having them evaporate, UNC did just enough to overcome a challenging environment and make Tuesday night a success. The Tar Heels topped Syracuse 72-68 at the lively JMA Wireless Dome, with Pete Nance and R.J. Davis swooping in during the final seconds to deliver this eventful victory. (Inside Carolina)

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