North Carolina

Even with a win against UNC, the Orange still have a long way to go to hear their name called on Selection Sunday.

Syracuse put their NCAA Tournament hopes back on life support by holding on late to win a game of runs against North Carolina, 72-70.

Joe Girard III made three free throws in the final 13 seconds, as the Syracuse Orange ended a two-game losing streak.

After starting the season 5-4, North Carolina has went 10-4 since then. It is currently 15-8, having won three of its last four games.

There remains a missing piece on the Syracuse Orange basketball’s ACC road resume.

In a game filled with runs, North Carolina got the last one to top Syracuse.

Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim scored 18 points, all in the first half, in the loss.