SYRACUSE, N.Y. — For much of the first half, North Carolina’s offense put up numbers but looked stuck in neutral. Pressure collapsed the pocket, drives stalled in the red zone, and a costly fumble turned into a Syracuse touchdown.
June flipped game with one simple screen pass
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The game’s turning point came on a simple screen pass. True freshman Demon June caught the ball near the line of scrimmage, slipped one defender, stiff-armed safety Braheem Long and accelerated down the left sideline for a 72-yard touchdown that gave North Carolina its first second-half lead against a power conference opponent since last November.
Good, Bad and Ugly Report: Syracuse
In a Halloween night game between two struggling teams, with all the horror movie cliches just waiting out there, it was only appropriate that it was a Demon who helped lead an exorcism.
June ignites UNC offense with explosive plays as Heels roll by Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It took some explosives to blast Carolina out of its offensive struggles, a couple delivered by freshman running back Demon June.
Young Tar Heels flashes, grit and growth, but can’t overcome No. 2 Gamecocks
ATLANTA — The young No. 11 Tar Heels already knew that they would give a significant preseason test against No. 2 South Carolina, and it got even tougher with two key players sitting at the end of the bench.
Wilson shows star stuff with power, poise and potential
CHAPEL HILL — The ball slipped away for a split second, but Caleb Wilson wasn’t about to let that stand. Wilson snatched it back, gathered himself and launched a violent dunk over Winston-Salem State’s Abou Camara on a baseline drive that rattled the basket and sent the Smith Center crowd into a frenzy.
Stevenson brings defensive versatility, offensive aggressiveness to Heels
CHAPEL HILL — When Jarin Stevenson slipped on a North Carolina jersey for the first time at the Smith Center, it wasn’t just a homecoming — it was a chance to show Tar Heels fans his defensive prowess.
Heels roll behind Wilson’s double-double after choppy first half
CHAPEL HILL — Through two exhibitions, there is quite a bit of clarity on a couple of positives — Caleb Wilson is going to be tough for opponents to stop, and the No. 25 Tar Heels’ core rotation will be fun to watch.
UNC at Syracuse: When, where to watch, betting lines, notes, depth charts, statistics
Get all the times for pregame activities, details on TV for the game, notes, statistics and depth charts for North Carolina’s Friday night game at Syracuse.
Lopez blocks out ‘noise,’ focuses on growth amid criticism
CHAPEL HILL — As UNC quarterback Gio Lopez continues to navigate a challenging season, he’s faced mounting criticism from fans and media. But Lopez isn’t letting the “noise” shake his confidence or distract him from the work ahead.
Belichick preaches incremental progress, eliminating mistakes at Syracuse as Heels try to end skid
CHAPEL HILL — As UNC prepares for Friday night’s ACC matchup at Syracuse, Coach Bill Belichick continues to emphasize a philosophy rooted in steady, incremental improvement.
Tough start for Johnson in Denver, but big games from Barnes, Sharpe, other Tar Heels in first week
While it’s been a frustrating start for Cam Johnson with his new team in Denver, there have been some outstanding games during the first week of the season from Cole Anthony, Harrison Barnes, Walker Kessler and Day’Ron Sharpe.
Powell assigned to G League camp, one of nine Tar Heels in camps
Drake Powell on Monday became the ninth former North Carolina player assigned to a G League training camp. He joined Long Island Nets camp, along with fellow Brooklyn rookie Danny Wolf.
How to watch UNC men’s exhibition, follow women’s exhibition this week
Just like with the exhibition game against BYU last week, you won’t be able to flip to a television channel and watch North Carolina’s men’s exhibition game Wednesday night against Winston-Salem State.
Maye prompts ‘MVP’ chants after throwing 3 TD passes, joining elite company in rout
You might be able to slow down Drake Maye for one half. But with the way he’s playing, even the No. 1-ranked defense in the NFL can’t do it for an entire game. After the Cleveland Browns kept Maye from producing a touchdown in the first half, he threw three in the third quarter as the New England Patriots (6–2) turned a two-point halftime lead into a blowout on their way to a 32–13 home win on Sunday.
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