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Syracuse Falls 92-79 to North Carolina - Recap

Syracuse was victimized for 26 points and 14 rebounds by Garrison Brooks as North Carolina defeated them 92-79 in NCAA action on Saturday.

North Carolina was a +5.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

North Carolina got 25 points from Cole Anthony and another 18 points from Christian Keeling. Cole Anthony contributed 7 assists, while Garrison Brooks cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.

Syracuse got 22 points from Buddy Boeheim in a losing cause and another 19 points from Elijah Hughes. Joseph Girard III contributed 3 assists for them, while Bourama Sidibe had 15 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed North Carolina were victorious, as the score was 40-36 at the break.

North Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-26.

Next game, North Carolina takes its act home to face Wake Forest looking for another win. For Syracuse, they head on the road to face Boston College.