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Gallery: No. 21 Syracuse’s 95-64 blowout win over North Carolina

Briana Day had 19 points and 16 rebounds.
Briana Day had 19 points and 16 rebounds. Colin Davy | Asst. Photo Editor
Brittney Sykes scored a career-high 34 points in No. 21 Syracuse's 95-64 blowout of North Carolina.
Brittney Sykes scored a career-high 34 points in No. 21 Syracuse's 95-64 blowout of North Carolina. Colin Davy | Asst. Photo Editor
Gabby Cooper scored seven points on 3-of-12 shooting.
Gabby Cooper scored seven points on 3-of-12 shooting. Colin Davy | Asst. Photo Editor
The Tar Heels committed 18 turnovers and SU scored 27 off of takeaways.
The Tar Heels committed 18 turnovers and SU scored 27 off of takeaways. Colin Davy | Asst. Photo Editor
Multiple press schemes earned 27 points off turnovers and resulted in Syracuse’s dominating 95-64 victory over UNC (13-12, 2-10) on Sunday evening.
Multiple press schemes earned 27 points off turnovers and resulted in Syracuse’s dominating 95-64 victory over UNC (13-12, 2-10) on Sunday evening. Colin Davy | Asst. Photo Editor
Sykes exited to a standing ovation.
Sykes exited to a standing ovation. Colin Davy | Asst. Photo Editor
Cooper has reached double digits only once in her last four games.
Cooper has reached double digits only once in her last four games. Colin Davy | Asst. Photo Editor
Sykes got to the basket with ease.
Sykes got to the basket with ease. Colin Davy | Asst. Photo Editor
Peterson scored a quiet 27 points on 9-of-19 shooting.
Peterson scored a quiet 27 points on 9-of-19 shooting. Colin Davy | Asst. Photo Editor
"She’s probably going to be a candidate for an All-American,” North Carolina’s Hall of Fame head coach Sylvia Hatchell said. “She’s unstoppable.”
"She’s probably going to be a candidate for an All-American,” North Carolina’s Hall of Fame head coach Sylvia Hatchell said. “She’s unstoppable.” Colin Davy | Asst. Photo Editor
“…We just rotated up, played hard, got steals and got to get out in transition," Peterson said.
“…We just rotated up, played hard, got steals and got to get out in transition," Peterson said. Colin Davy | Asst. Photo Editor
No. 20 Syracuse's press was a major cause of North Carolina turning the ball over 18 times.
No. 20 Syracuse's press was a major cause of North Carolina turning the ball over 18 times. Colin Davy | Asst. Photo Editor

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By Colin Davy Staff Photographer

Here are the best sight’s from No. 21 Syracuse’s 95-64 victory over North Carolina on Sunday in the Carrier Dome. Brittney Sykes scored a career-high 34 points and Alexis Peterson added 27 for SU. The pair nearly outscored UNC by itself. SU plays next on Sunday against No. 7 Notre Dame.

Published on February 13, 2017 at 3:07 pm

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