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Syracuse Falls 88-82 to North Carolina - Recap
Ian Jackson scored 23 points leading North Carolina to a 88-82 victory over Syracuse at JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday.
North Carolina did not, however, defeat Syracuse against the spread, which closed at -8.5 at most sportsbooks.
Jae'Lyn Withers had 19 points for North Carolina and RJ Davis chipped in with 16 points. RJ Davis had 6 assists for them, while Seth Trimble was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Syracuse got a 26-point performance from Eddie Lampkin Jr., who was supported by 22 points from J.J. Starling. Jaquan Carlos had 7 assists in a losing cause for Syracuse, while Eddie Lampkin Jr. grabbed 11 rebounds.
North Carolina was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Next game, North Carolina takes its act home to face NC State looking for another win. For Syracuse, they head on the road to face Pittsburgh.