The Final Word: Beat writers break down Syracuse’s 78-74 loss to No. 10 North Carolina
No. 10 North Carolina shot 44.6 percent from the field in the victory. Alexandra Moreo | Senior Staff Photographer
Syracuse (18-7, 7-8 Atlantic Coast) couldn’t complete the comeback against No. 10 North Carolina (22-7, 11-5) in a 78-74 loss on Wednesday night at the Carrier Dome. The Orange trailed nine at the half and employed a full-court press in the second half to mount a comeback. Guards Tyus Battle and Frank Howard combined for 49 points in the loss. With the game tied at 74, Paschal Chukwu turned the ball over to Joel Berry for what was eventually the game-winning bucket.
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