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UNC men's lacrosse falls to Syracuse in ACC Tournament semifinal

Despite being the top seed in the ACC Tournament, the North Carolina men’s lacrosse team’s spot in the NCAA Tournament was shrouded in doubt.

With a win over Syracuse on Friday, Tar Heels could have made it clear they deserved a place in the NCAA Tournament. Instead, after a 10-7 defeat — UNC’s second loss to the Orange in the past two weeks — the team’s fate is less secure than it was entering the weekend.

The Tar Heels have shown flashes of brilliance this season, but they have been just that: flashes.

North Carolina has put together monumental wins this season, namely their 17-15 victory over No.