The North Carolina Tar Heels win at home, 81-75, over the Syracuse Orange to improve to 8-4 on the season. Garrison Brooks was the leading scorer for the Tar Heels with 16 points, and he grabbed 10 rebounds as well in the win. Armando Bacot added a 15 point, 12 rebound night, and R.J. Davis delivered 12 off the bench. Quincy Guerrier scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Orange.