SYRACUSE, N.Y.—North Carolina got a career game from Theo Pinson and won its sixth game in a row, beating Syracuse, 78-74, in the Carrier Dome on Wednesday night.
Pinson posted his fourth double-digit scoring game in a row and his second 20-point game of the season, finishing with 23 points, seven assists and six rebounds on the night.
With the victory, Carolina improved to 22-7 overall this season, including 11-5 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Syracuse fell to 18-10, 7-8.
The Tar Heels have won six in a row in the series and are 6-1 against the Orange since Syracuse joined the ACC prior to the 2013-14 season.