Syracuse ends ACC skid with OT win over UNC. Observations from a thriller

Derek McDonald doesn’t have the answers. Not to North Carolina football’s breakdowns against a Syracuse team that was winless in ACC play, nor the Tar Heels’ inability to stuff the Orange when it was down to its last chance - fourth-and-4 in overtime, nursing a touchdown lead. "If I had the answer, I'd probably be standing here with a smile on my face." (MSN.com)

Tar Heels in NBA: Caleb Wilson posts double-double, 30 points in Bulls home debut

Caleb Wilson’s remarkable start to his NBA career continued Saturday with his first 30-point game and first double-double, yet it wasn’t enough to keep the Chicago Bulls from losing to Washington. The former UNC star collected 30 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block as the Bulls fell 124-120 to the Wizards in Wilson’s home debut. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Syracuse Outlasts Tar Heels, 31-30, In Overtime - Highlights

Calvin Russell caught a 4-yard touchdown and the ensuing two-point conversion pass to give Syracuse a 31-30 overtime win over North Carolina on Saturday. Jaylen McGill paced UNC with 62 yards on 12 carries, while Demon June rushed nine times for 53 yards. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

UNC Football Report Card vs. Syracuse

UNC lost 31-30 in overtime to Syracuse. Demon June caught the go-ahead touchdown pass on the first possession of overtime, but the Tar Heels were unable to finish. Overall grade: D. The Tar Heels had all the momentum entering a home game, but an inability to finish the Orange has the Tar Heels in a tough spot entering a Halloween matchup with Miami. (MSN.com)

Video: Jordan Shipp, Derek McDonald Post-Syracuse Press Conferences

North Carolina linebacker Derek McDonald and wide receiver Jordan Shipp speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 31-30 overtime loss to the Syracuse Orange on Saturday night in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

North Carolina can’t finish off Syracuse, suffers overtime heartbreak

The North Carolina red-zone defense that was so good in two consecutive road wins failed the Tar Heels when they needed big plays on a cool night at Kenan Stadium. Syracuse tied it late in regulation and won in overtime with a short touchdown pass and a two-point conversion pass, handing UNC a heartbreaking 31–30 overtime loss on Saturday night. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: Syracuse 31, North Carolina 30 (OT)

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 31-30 overtime loss to the Syracuse Orange on Saturday night at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. (View Box Score)

Video: Bill Belichick Post-Syracuse Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 31-30 overtime loss to the Syracuse Orange on Saturday night at Kenan Stadium. (View Video)

Syracuse Nips Tar Heels, 31-30, In Overtime

Syracuse's Steve Angeli connected with Calvin Russell for a four-yard touchdown in overtime, and the Orange converted the two-point play to defeat North Carolina, 31-30, on Saturday night at Kenan Stadium. Syracuse improved to 3-4 overall and 1-4 in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings with the win, snapping its 11-game ACC losing streak. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Football Hosts Syracuse In ACC Home Opener Saturday Night - Pregame Notes

UNC Football hosts Syracuse in its ACC home opener Saturday after playing its first three conference games on the road. Kickoff at Kenan Stadium is 7:30 p.m. on ACC Network. Saturday's game features several connections between the programs with the most prominent being UNC linebacker Derek McDonald, who spent five seasons with the Orange. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With UNC Linebacker Peyton Seelmann

Recent ACC Linebacker of the Week, Peyton Seelmann joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas to talk about the Tar Heels as they prepare for an upcoming home slate with Syracuse this week and Miami next Saturday in Kenan Stadium. (View Video)

Box Score: UNC Women's Basketball 68, Maryland 72

View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels Women's Basketball team's 72-68 exhibition loss to the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday afternoon in College Park. (View Box Score)

Kate Harping’s 29 points not enough as UNC Women's Basketball drops exhibition to No. 20 Maryland

When Courtney Banghart says Kate Harpring is “not there yet” on a day she scores 29, it tells you about the expectations for the 5-star freshman. Harpring hit three 3-pointers and collected six rebounds, four assists, and three steals, but it wasn’t enough as No. 12 UNC dropped an exhibition game against No. 20 Maryland 72-68 in College Park on Saturday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC Basketball's Offensive Concern: 'The Ball Stuck'

"The ball stuck," said UNC guard Jaydon Young, who finished with 10 points against Indiana. "If that first action doesn't work, it's kind of hard to get into stuff. So, that's more with chemistry. But we'll figure it out." Figuring it out may take time. The Tar Heels feature 11 new players, with freshman center Sayon Keita having been on campus just two months. (TarHeel247)

Sophie Burrows traveled 10,000 miles, and her poise never wavered

How far would you go to chase your dream? For Sophie Burrows, the answer is over 10,000 miles. A native of Australia, Burrows spent three seasons at Syracuse. Now, the senior guard is one of four transfers that coach Courtney Banghart added to the UNC Women's Basketball roster this offseason. But Burrows could’ve chosen professional basketball. (Daily Tar Heel)

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