In a decisive matchup, the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Syracuse Orange 77-64, ending a two-game road loss streak. Henri Veesaar made a significant return to the court, contributing to the win and reminding the team of his impact. Despite the efforts of Syracuse, which continues to struggle, highlighted by the ejection of key player Donnie Freeman, the Orange were unable to keep pace with UNC. After the game, head coach Hubert Davis reflected on the performance of his team and addressed the challenges Syracuse faces moving forward.