CHAPEL HILL – North Carolina and Syracuse battled defensively through 105 minutes before either team was able to find the back of the net. After a critical foul in the box by a Syracuse player, Milo Garvanian scored on a penalty kick to lead UNC over Syracuse, 1-0.
North Carolina's win over Syracuse improves their record to 11-5-1 (4-4 ACC), while Syracuse falls to 9-6-2 (4-2-2 ACC). North Carolina recorded their first win in the first round of the ACC Championships since defeating Virginia Tech in 2018.
Carolina was ranked No. 18 by United Soccer Coaches, No.