Lucas: Syracuse Rapid Reactions

Quick takeaways from Carolina's final road game of the season.

By Adam Lucas

1. The inconsistent performances from this year's team continued at Syracuse, as the Tar Heels followed up a terrific home win against FSU with a dud at Syracuse, falling 72-70.

2. Poor shooting was a contributing factor, but turnovers were the story. Against a Syracuse defense that the Tar Heels have carved up in recent years, Carolina committed 20 turnovers. That takes them to a combined 60 turnovers in the last three games, in which the Heels are 1-2. Monday's turnovers allowed Syracuse to hold a 28-9 edge in points off turnovers.

3. About the shooting: in a perfect world, Kerwin Walton would be a complementary…