Lucas: Rapid Reactions - UNC vs. Syracuse

Posted Jan 24, 2023
It might not have come through as well on TV, but that was a very, very difficult game to win in Syracuse. North Carolina escapes with a 72-68 win and has now won 10 of 12. R.J. Davis is going to need that weekend off. The Tar Heel guard suffering a shot to the head and an injured finger. Pete Nance scored 21 points and was a dangerous offensive threat. (GoHeels.com)

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