Henri Veesaar made a significant impact in his return from injury, leading the University of North Carolina to a strong 77-64 victory over Syracuse in an NCAA matchup. North Carolina showcased their dominance throughout the game, managing a narrow lead of 33-28 at halftime before pulling away in the second half. Veesaar's performance was particularly impressive as he not only scored 19 points but also contributed defensively with three blocks, despite experiencing some ball-handling struggles with three turnovers.

In addition to Veesaar's standout performance, teammates Seth Trimble and Luka Bogavac also made notable contributions, each scoring 13 points to aid the team's success. J.J. Starling was the top scorer for Syracuse with 22 points, but his efforts were not enough to overcome North Carolina's offensive strength and defensive resilience.

This victory improved North Carolina's overall record to 21 wins and 6 losses, while Syracuse faced another setback, bringing their record to 15 wins against 13 losses. Veesaar has been an essential player for his team this season, averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game over 25 appearances, showing that his return from injury could have positive implications for North Carolina's campaign moving forward.