Eddie Lampkin Jr. delivered a career-high 26 points and secured 10 rebounds for his 11th double-double of the season, but Syracuse (11-15, 5-10 ACC) fell short against North Carolina (15-11, 8-6 ACC), losing 88-82 at the JMA Wireless Dome. Despite a strong second-half rally, the Orange were unable to overcome the Tar Heels’ late push.
Lampkin led the way for Syracuse, scoring 17 of his 26 points after halftime. J.J. Starling added 22 points, including 20 in the second half, while Lucas Taylor chipped in 10. Syracuse closed the gap to two points in the final minute, but North Carolina responded by scoring six of the game’s last eight points to secure the victory.
The Orange battled back from a 10-point deficit early in the second half to tie the game at 60 with just over 10 minutes left. However, North Carolina responded with a decisive 13-4 run and maintained their lead despite Syracuse’s late surge.
Syracuse outscored North Carolina in the paint 44-34 and won the rebounding battle 40-36, but the Tar Heels’ bench made the difference, contributing 34 points.
GAME RECAP LINKS
- Syracuse drops 10th ACC game in 88-82 loss to North Carolina (DailyOrange.com)
- North Carolina 88, Syracuse 82: Tar Heels scorch Orange from deep, survive late comeback (NunesMagician.com)
- Second-Half Syracuse Surge Falls Short Against UNC (Cuse.com)
- Observations from SU’s loss to UNC: 2-3 zone appears, late push falters (DailyOrange.com)
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