North Carolina vs. Syracuse Basketball Preview: Short Turnaround for Potential Trap Game

Posted Feb 2, 2026
Syracuse sits at the bottom half of the ACC standings with a 4-5 record but has lost four of its last five games. In non-conference, Syracuse knocked off No. 13 Tennessee (62-60) to earn its only Quad 1 win this season. The Orange are 1-4 in Q1 games this season, losing to No. 3 Houston 78-74 in OT, No. 15 Iowa State 95-64, and Kansas, 71-60. (Inside Carolina)

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