No. 16 North Carolina bounced back from an ugly loss to NC State with a 77-64 road win over Syracuse on Saturday, as the Tar Heels welcomed the return of center Henri Veesaar.
After an early deficit and a close first half, North Carolina ultimately looked like the better team. Veesaar had 19 points in his return, while Seth Trimble’s second-half effort helped the Tar Heels pull away.
Fans, media members, and those alike shared their thoughts on social media throughout the game.
Henri Veesaar Returns
North Carolina starts the day with a BIG win. Junior center Henri Veesaar has been cleared to play and is back in the starting lineup. Second-leading scorer becomes even more important with Caleb Wilson still out. Averaging 16.4 points with nine rebounds, two assists, and 1.2 blocks this year…