Syracuse mounted a second half rally, but ultimately fell short to North Carolina, 88-82.
Up-and-down play sent the Orange to defeat with several wings hurting the team while the backup bigs helped the cause.
The Orange trailed by double figures multiple times, but never quite get over the hump against the Tar Heels.
Maryland did it by taming a Syracuse offense that was off to a torrid start to the season.
2026 defensive back Marcellous Ryan discusses his Syracuse offer.