UNC Basketball moves up in NET after win, but likely needs six-game win streak to make NCAA field

Posted Feb 16, 2025
While making the NCAA men’s basketball tournament still is a long shot for North Carolina, the Tar Heels took the first step toward giving them a chance with their 88-82 Quad 3 victory Saturday at Syracuse. UNC (15–11, 8–6 ACC) likely will need to make the win over the Orange the start of a 6-game win streak to have a chance of making the field. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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