Gallery: Frames from Syracuse’s Quad 1 road tests at North Carolina and Virginia

J.J. Starling attacks the paint against North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson, who is a projected lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Wilson’s 22 points and nine rebounds helped UNC lead by as many as 32 points in the second half.

Leonardo Eriman | Senior Staff Photographer

J.J. Starling attacks the paint against North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson, who is a projected lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Wilson’s 22 points and nine rebounds helped UNC lead by as many as 32 points in the second half.

Amid Kiyan Anthony scoring 10 points across 10 shots, his father, Carmelo Anthony, commented “SMFH” on a Syracuse men’s basketball Instagram post. Carmelo led the Orange to the 2003 National Championship.

Leonardo Eriman | Senior Staff Photographer

Amid Kiyan Anthony scoring 10 points across 10 shots, his father, Carmelo Anthony, commented “SMFH” on a Syracuse men’s basketball Instagram post. Carmelo led the Orange to the 2003 National Championship.

North Carolina’s student section in the Dean E. Smith Center poses about a minute before the Tar Heels hosted Syracuse. UNC’s student newspaper, The Daily Tar Heel, recently ran an advertisement advocating against the university’s potential relocation of the arena.

Leonardo Eriman | Senior Staff Photographer

North Carolina’s student section in the Dean E. Smith Center poses about a minute before the Tar Heels hosted Syracuse. UNC’s student newspaper, The Daily Tar Heel, recently ran an advertisement advocating against the university’s potential relocation of the arena.

Donnie Freeman attacks the lane against UNC’s Seth Trimble. Though Freeman scored a game-high 23 points, the Orange’s only lead of the game was when they held a 2-0 advantage.

Leonardo Eriman | Senior Staff Photographer

Donnie Freeman attacks the lane against UNC’s Seth Trimble. Though Freeman scored a game-high 23 points, the Orange’s only lead of the game was when they held a 2-0 advantage.

Adrian Autry looks onto the court in disgust while putting his right hand on the back of his head and his left hand on his hip. SU’s loss to UNC worsened its record in Quad 1 games to 4-22 in Autry’s tenure as head coach.

Leonardo Eriman | Senior Staff Photographer

Adrian Autry looks onto the court in disgust while putting his right hand on the back of his head and his left hand on his hip. SU’s loss to UNC worsened its record in Quad 1 games to 4-22 in Autry’s tenure as head coach.

Virginia’s bench celebrates during its game against Syracuse, in which it clinched its 20th win under first-year head coach Ryan Odom. The Cavaliers’ victory was powered by their advantage on the offensive glass and from beyond the arc.

Tara Deluca | Asst. Photo Editor

Virginia’s bench celebrates during its game against Syracuse, in which it clinched its 20th win under first-year head coach Ryan Odom. The Cavaliers’ victory was powered by their advantage on the offensive glass and from beyond the arc.

Nate Kingz attacks the paint against Virginia’s Sam Lewis. With 13 points, Kingz was one of three Syracuse players to score in double figures, but the Orange still fell by 13 points for their sixth loss in seven games.

Tara Deluca | Asst. Photo Editor

Nate Kingz attacks the paint against Virginia’s Sam Lewis. With 13 points, Kingz was one of three Syracuse players to score in double figures, but the Orange still fell by 13 points for their sixth loss in seven games.

Adrian Autry looks down the court with his arms out in confusion. SU’s loss to Virginia makes it more likely that it’ll miss the NCAA Tournament for the fifth consecutive season — one shy of its longest drought since missing six straight from 1967-72.

Tara Deluca | Asst. Photo Editor

Adrian Autry looks down the court with his arms out in confusion. SU’s loss to Virginia makes it more likely that it’ll miss the NCAA Tournament for the fifth consecutive season — one shy of its longest drought since missing six straight from 1967-72.

Kiyan Anthony sits on Syracuse’s bench with his hand over his mouth during its game against Virginia. In what Adrian Autry labeled as a coach’s decision, Anthony logged the first game of his young career in which he didn’t play.

Tara Deluca | Asst. Photo Editor

Kiyan Anthony sits on Syracuse’s bench with his hand over his mouth during its game against Virginia. In what Adrian Autry labeled as a coach’s decision, Anthony logged the first game of his young career in which he didn’t play.

Bryce Zephir handles the ball at the top of the key while guarded by UVA’s Chance Mallory. While Anthony registered his first game without playing, Zephir’s nine minutes against the Cavaliers were his second-most in a conference game this season.

Tara Deluca | Asst. Photo Editor

Bryce Zephir handles the ball at the top of the key while guarded by UVA’s Chance Mallory. While Anthony registered his first game without playing, Zephir’s nine minutes against the Cavaliers were his second-most in a conference game this season.