Thursday’s game against No. 9 North Carolina at the JMA Wireless Dome had been on the Syracuse women’s basketball team’s mind since the Orange’s California road trip that ended over the weekend. The Orange came into Thursday night’s game seemingly ready to go,

Through the first 15 minutes Thursday night, the Syracuse women’s basketball team played, arguably, as well as it could’ve against a top 10 opponent. The Orange defense was able to limit No. 9 North Carolina’s second-chance opportunities,

The Syracuse Orange women’s basketball team lost to North Carolina 68-58 Thursday night in an ACC game at the JMA Wireless Dome. The game stats are below. If you’re having trouble seeing the stats on your mobile device,

The baby blue argyle of North Carolina and its annual packet of fans that visit the JMA (or Carrier) Dome each season came to Syracuse Saturday. The Orange was coming off a loss at Miami. UNC was coming off a road loss at Clemson.

The Syracuse women’s basketball team (10-16, 4-11 ACC) fought hard against No. 9 North Carolina (24-4, 12-3 ACC) but ultimately fell short, losing 68-58 on Thursday night at the JMA Wireless Dome. A strong three-point shooting performance in the second half kept the Orange in contention,

North Carolina Tar Heels (23-4, 11-3 ACC) at Syracuse Orange (10-15, 4-10 ACC) Syracuse, New York; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Syracuse hosts No. 9 North Carolina after Georgia Woolley scored 23 points in Syracuse's 75-69 loss to the California Golden Bears.

North Carolina Tar Heels (23-4, 11-3 ACC) at Syracuse Orange (10-15, 4-10 ACC) Syracuse, New York; Thursday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Syracuse hosts No. 9 North Carolina after Georgia Woolley scored