Feb 13, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) drives as Syracuse Orange guard Quadir Copeland (24) defends during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
North Carolina dropped a game on the road at Syracuse on Tuesday night, 86-79.
After a 9-0 start to ACC play, the Tar Heels have now lost 3 of their last 5 conference games. UNC has also d
ropped games Georgia Tech and Clemson over the past couple of weeks.
This game was tied 42-42 at the half thanks to an offensive outburst by Syracuse. The Orange shot 63% from the floor and 50% from 3-point land before the break.
In the second half, Carolina went cold offensively and was not able to keep up. The Tar Heels shot just 13-of-33 from field goal range in the 2nd half and were unable to keep pace w
ith Syracuse.
Judah Mintz led the way for Syracuse with 25 points on just 11 shots. Mintz with 9-for-11 from the free throw line. He was 1 of 4 Syracuse players who scored in double figures. JJ Starling also scored 23 points on 9-of-15 shooting.
RJ Davis led Carolina with 19 points on 17 shots. Cormac Ryan, Armando Bacot and Harrison Ingram also scored in double-figures.
Carolina will try to bounce back on Saturday against Virginia Tech.
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