After Syracuse suffered multiple season-ending injuries and dismissed Benny Williams, it’s faced limited depth. Adrian Autry has adjusted by utilizing the 2-3 zone to keep SU players fresh.
Propelled by Judah Mintz and J.J. Starling, Syracuse defeated No. 7 North Carolina 86-79. It’s SU’s first win over an AP top-10 team since it beat No. 1 Duke on Jan. 14, 2019.
Despite trailing by one with just over six minutes remaining, Syracuse outmatched No. 7 North Carolina down the stretch for a seven-point win. More observations on SU's upset victory.