Tar Heels Down Syracuse For Williams' 800th Win, 85-68

Posted Jan 16, 2017
Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams earned his 800th career victory when Isaiah Hicks scored 20 points to lead No. 9 North Carolina to an 85-68 victory over Syracuse on Monday. Kennedy Meeks added 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Tar Heels, who shot 52 percent and dominated the boards. The win made Williams just the ninth Division I coach to reach 800 wins. (Associated Press)

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