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Instant Analysis: UNC Closes Strong in Win over Syracuse – 247Sports
The Tar Heels have won three ACC games in a row to open 2021.
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Armando Bacot scored a pair of pivotal post baskets in the final 1:22 to help North Carolina secure an 81-75 victory over Syracuse at the Smith Center on Tuesday night.
In a game of runs, UNC (8-4, 3-2) punched last with a 10-2 spurt in the final three minutes to retake the lead. The Tar Heels made 8-of-9 free throws to close the game and win their third consecutive ACC contest.
UNC opened the second half on a 9-0 run, only…
