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Gallery: Top-seeded Syracuse loses to No. 4 seed North Carolina, 16-15

Sergio Salcido runs down the field. He was named a Tewaaraton award semifinalist before the game.
Sergio Salcido runs down the field. He was named a Tewaaraton award semifinalist before the game. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
UNC's Joe Kenna puts his stick up to intercept a Salcido pass.
UNC's Joe Kenna puts his stick up to intercept a Salcido pass. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
Stephen Rehfuss had a breakout game two weeks ago against UNC.
Stephen Rehfuss had a breakout game two weeks ago against UNC. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
The ACC tournament was held at Duke's field.
The ACC tournament was held at Duke's field. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
Rehfuss and UNC's Jack Lambert stand side by side.
Rehfuss and UNC's Jack Lambert stand side by side. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
Syracuse fans traveled well to Duke and cheered on the Orange.
Syracuse fans traveled well to Duke and cheered on the Orange. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
Ben Williams had an up-and-down game at the X.
Ben Williams had an up-and-down game at the X. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
Matt Lane had a goal and an assist against UNC.
Matt Lane had a goal and an assist against UNC. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
A Syracuse goal cut the lead to one with 26.8 seconds left.
A Syracuse goal cut the lead to one with 26.8 seconds left. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
Williams and Stephen Kelly were nearly even at the X on Friday night.
Williams and Stephen Kelly were nearly even at the X on Friday night. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
Ben Williams won eight-of-nine faceoffs in the third quarter at one point.
Ben Williams won eight-of-nine faceoffs in the third quarter at one point. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
Brendan Bomberry scoops up a ground ball behind Ryan Macri.
Brendan Bomberry scoops up a ground ball behind Ryan Macri. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
Bomberry twists his body to try and make a move.
Bomberry twists his body to try and make a move. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
Nick Mariano scored three goals on seven shots.
Nick Mariano scored three goals on seven shots. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
Salcido stares down the North Carolina goal with the ball in his stick.
Salcido stares down the North Carolina goal with the ball in his stick. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
Freshman Jamie Trimboli celebrates after a Syracuse score. The freshman had two goals Friday night.
Freshman Jamie Trimboli celebrates after a Syracuse score. The freshman had two goals Friday night. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
The Orange used an 8-0 run to pull within one, but could never fully pull off the comeback.
The Orange used an 8-0 run to pull within one, but could never fully pull off the comeback. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
Andrew Helmer falls to the ground. The long-stick midfielder had an assist to close defenseman Tyson Bomberry.
Andrew Helmer falls to the ground. The long-stick midfielder had an assist to close defenseman Tyson Bomberry. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
Nate Solomon puts his hand on Helmer's helmet. The opening-round loss marks SU's first since joining the ACC.
Nate Solomon puts his hand on Helmer's helmet. The opening-round loss marks SU's first since joining the ACC. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
Fans cheer for Syracuse in the opening game of the ACC tournament.
Fans cheer for Syracuse in the opening game of the ACC tournament. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
Fans cheer, rooting on Syracuse at Koskinen Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.
Fans cheer, rooting on Syracuse at Koskinen Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer
North Carolina pushes transition, a facet of the game that was dominant for the Tar Heels during the first half.
North Carolina pushes transition, a facet of the game that was dominant for the Tar Heels during the first half. Cody Hendrix | Staff Photographer

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By Cody Hendrix

DURHAM, N.C. — In the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, No. 1 seed Syracuse (11-2, 4-0 ACC) was unable to fully chip away from No. 4 seed North Carolina’s (7-7, 1-3) nine-goal lead, losing 16-15. This marks the first Syracuse loss since Feb. 25 and is the first time SU will not play in the conference championship since joining the ACC.

Published on April 28, 2017 at 10:48 pm

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