No. 16 North Carolina bounces back with 77-64 win over Syracuse

Posted Feb 21, 2026
Henri Veesaar returned to the lineup and scored 19 points in leading No. 16 North Carolina to a 77-64 win over Syracuse on Saturday. The 7-footer, who averages 16.4 points and 9.0 rebounds, missed the past two games, most recently Tuesday’s loss at N.C. State. Seth Trimble and Luka Bogavac each had 13 points and Zayden High added nine for UNC. (Associated Press)

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