Nance scored a game-high 21 points, hitting 8 of 10 free throws and connecting on two key, late-game buckets to seal the win. Bacot finished with 18 points and eight rebounds, and Love hit 3 of 5 three-pointers on his way to 15 points and five assists. Carolina led by as many as 10 points with 12:43 remaining in the second half, only to see the Orange rally to take a 63-62 lead after Bacot picked up his fourth foul with 4:14 remaining.
SYRACUSE, N.Y.—North Carolina got big games from Pete Nance, Armando Bacot and Caleb Love on its way to a 72-68 win at Syracuse on Tuesday night at the JMA Wireless Dome.
Nance, Bacot & Love Lead 72-68 Win At Syracuse
