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UNC Basketball moves up in NET after win, but likely needs six-game win streak to make NCAA field
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)
Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Basketball Gets Much-Needed Win vs. Syracuse
In a much-needed win Saturday, UNC Basketball got it done late at Syracuse, 88-82. Inside Carolina’s Rob Harrington and Tommy Ashley break down the
Jae'Lyn Withers and
Ian Jackson show, as they poured in a combined 42 points while
R.J. Davis’ 16 points and six assists carried the day.
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Sun Feb 16, 2025
Lucas: The Withers Experience
What a ride. But as Tar Heel fans have learned over the past two seasons, that's all part of the
Jae'Lyn Withers experience. Withers took a finger in the eye in practice this week, a painful-looking injury that was significant enough that he experimented with goggles during Carolina's shootaround at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday morning. (
GoHeels.com)
Box Score: North Carolina 88, Syracuse 82
View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 88-82 ACC road victory over the Syracuse Orange on Saturday night in Syracuse, New York. (
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Sat Feb 15, 2025
Video: UNC Players Post-Syracuse Locker Room Interviews
North Carolina held off a late Syracuse push and left with an 88-82 victory over the Orange on Saturday night.
Ian Jackson led UNC with 23 points followed by 19 from
Jae'Lyn Withers and 16 points and 6 assists by
R.J. Davis. UNC improved to 15-11 overall and 8-6 in the
ACC standings. Here is what Jackson, Withers, and Davis said afterward. (
Tar Heel Illustrated)
Video: Hubert Davis Post-Syracuse Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Hubert Davis speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 88-82 victory over the Syracuse Orange on Saturday night in Syracuse, New York.
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Sat Feb 15, 2025
Jae'Lyn Withers, resurgent Ian Jackson carry UNC Basketball to huge win at Syracuse
In a season full of games when UNC couldn’t hold leads, the Tar Heels finally ended that trend with a game they never trailed.
Jae'Lyn Withers scored a season-high 19 points, including eight straight points during a key second-half stretch, and played excellent defense as North Carolina got a much-needed 88-82 victory at the JMA Dome in Syracuse. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: UNC Basketball Gets Hard-Fought Win at Syracuse, 88-82 - Highlights
Ian Jackson busted out of his slump in a big way with 23 points, and
Jae'Lyn Withers had a career night with 19 for North Carolina as the Tar Heels got hot from behind the arc and downed Syracuse on the road, 88-82. R.J. Davis added 16 points and
Drake Powell was a game high +13 in the win. Check out the highlights.
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Sat Feb 15, 2025
Lucas: Rapid Reactions - UNC vs. Syracuse
North Carolina got a much-needed road victory, toppling Syracuse, 88-82. After getting poked in the eye in practice,
Jae'Lyn Withers tried out goggles during shootaround but eventually decided to play without them. Whatever he did, it needs to be replicated for the remainder of the season. Withers had a season high 19 points and several huge baskets. (
GoHeels.com)
UNC Basketball Wins at Syracuse, 88-82, Remedies Road Woes
While it wasn't a cure-all for the ills of this lost season, North Carolina remedied some road woes on Saturday night. The Tar Heels never trailed and held off the Syracuse Orange 88-82 in ACC basketball at JMA Wireless Dome, ending their four-game losing skid on the road behind suddenly strong performances from
Ian Jackson and
Jae'Lyn Withers. (
Inside Carolina)