(Stephen D. Cannerelli | scannerelli@syracuse.com)
Houston — Syracuse felt it again. The will and belief that will forever be the hallmark of the 2016 Syracuse basketball team roared to life midway through the second half against North Carolina.
The Orange, which trailed by as many as 17 points, pulled within seven. Its press, so effective against Virginia, forced multiple turnovers. Its offense, stagnant for much of the night, ignited briefly.
And when Syracuse fans at NRG Stadium roared until Roy Williams called a timeout it all felt so familiar. And then it all ended just as quickly.