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Syracuse upsets North Carolina 31-30 in overtime

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Syracuse secured a 31-30 overtime victory against North Carolina at Kenan Stadium on Saturday night, snapping an 11-game Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) losing streak. Entering the game as underdogs, the Orange overcame a 20-10 deficit in the third quarter to force overtime.

In the extra period, Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli connected with Calvin Russell III for a four-yard touchdown on fourth down. The Orange then successfully converted a two-point attempt to seal the win. Russell, returning from an Achilles injury, finished with eight receptions for 86 yards.

North Carolina, led by head coach Bill Belichick, saw their two-game winning streak end. Despite a strong performance from quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., who threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns, the Tar Heels were unable to hold their lead in the final minutes of regulation. A missed extra point by Shay Barker following a late Syracuse touchdown kept the game tied at 23-23, sending it into overtime.

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ACC · Bill Belichick · Billy Edwards Jr. · Calvin Russell III · Kenan Stadium · North Carolina Tar Heels · Steve Angeli · Syracuse Orange

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UNC look to continue Win Streak vs. Syracuse [wbt.com]
Syracuse Upsets North Carolina 31-30 in Overtime to Snap ACC Losing Streak [www.world-today-news.com]
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