Dunmore grad Toomey makes first collegiate start for North Carolina

Dunmore grad Toomey makes first collegiate start for North Carolina

Dunmore was out in full force as a large contingent of family, friends and fans made the trip to Syracuse to see the former Lady Bucks standout Ciera Toomey make her first collegiate start for North Carolina against the Orange in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup.

No. 9 North Carolina 68, Syracuse 58

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Maria Gakdeng's 21 points and 14 rebounds lead No. 9 North Carolina over Syracuse 68-58

Maria Gakdeng had 21 points and 14 rebounds as No. 9 North Carolina defeated Syracuse 68-58. The Tar Heels played without Alyssa Ustby, the team’s second-leading scorer and top rebounder, who was injured Sunday against North Carolina State. Georgia Woolley…

Woolley and Syracuse host No. 9 North Carolina

North Carolina Tar Heels (23-4, 11-3 ACC) at Syracuse Orange (10-15, 4-10 ACC)

No. 9 North Carolina visits Syracuse following Woolley's 23-point showing

North Carolina Tar Heels (23-4, 11-3 ACC) at Syracuse Orange (10-15, 4-10 ACC)

No. 9 WBB Heads North, Visits Syracuse Thursday - University of North Carolina Athletics

Only two weeks of the regular season remain, as No. 9 North Carolina women's basketball takes a trip North to face off against Syracuse on Thursday. The Tar Heels look to move to 8-0 in true road games, tipping off against the Orange at 6 p.m. ET on ACC Network.