Social Media Reacts to UNC's Win Against Syracuse

Here is how social media reacted to UNC’s blowout win over Syracuse.

Freeman vs. Wilson battled in 1st half

The battle between Caleb Wilson and Donnie Freeman did not disappoint. The two stars were going back and forth throughout the first half. Wilson kicked off the game on a personal 6-0 run for the Tar Heels. Freeman responded with eight points in four minutes to keep the Orange in the game.

Wilson and Freeman each led their team in the half and looked like the stars they are. Freeman scored 18 of the 40 first-half points for the Orange. He also pitched in a block and a steal. Freeman was getting to his spots on the court and knocking down tough shots.

Wilson scored 13 first-half points for the Tar Heels. He looked very comfortable out on the court, and nothing that the Orange threw at him fazed him. UNC led 46-32 going into the break.

Henri Veesaar continued dominance

Henri Veesaar continues to produce. The star big man has added another double-double to his resume. Veesaar finished the game with 17 points and 11 rebounds. The Arizona transfer has done nothing except help the Tar Heels win.

Veesaar’s size and strength were too much for the Orange to handle. That is impressive considering the Orange have their own big body with William Kyle.

Veesaar gives this UNC team a special dynamic. He and Wilson have developed terrific chemistry as the season has gone on. The big-to-big pick and roll is a sight to see. Veesaar has great passing skills for a big man, and Wilson is a freak athlete. That duo is near unstoppable when they are on a roll.

Jonathan Powell steps up

Lately, UNC has had a different player step up each game to help out Wilson and Veesaar. Tonight, it was a pleasant surprise in Jonathan Powell. This was one of Powell’s best games this season.

Powell finished the game with 12 points, including 3 of 4 from three. Davis called his number, and he answered. This is a great trend for the Tar Heels, as multiple role players have stepped up on different occasions.

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