Duke Crushes UNC in Rivalry Game

0:00On March 8, Duke handed North Carolina a 76-61 loss in their latest basketball rivalry clash on Saturday. The tar heels stayed within five points at halftime, but the blue devils pulled away with a strong second half at Cameron indoor stadium. Duke improved to 29-1 overall, while UNC sits at 24-7. UNC actually shot the ball better, hitting 45% from the field and 38% from 3 compared to Duke's numbers. They were perfect at the free-throw line, too. But 14 turnovers turned into 24 points for Duke, and the blue devils dominated rebounding 42-29, including a big, edge in the pain. Coach Hubert Davis called out rebounding lapses and ball-handling issues as the big problems, noting Duke's 18 offensive boards fueled there. Run? He praised the blue devils' athletic defense and players like Cameron Booser, who dropped 26 points with 15 rebounds while UNC's Derek. Dixon led his team with 17.

1:01Duke's pressure disrupted UNC's offense, forcing tough half-court sets and limiting trips to the line. Davis highlighted how winning 50-50 balls and handling switches could have changed things against such a talented squad. Now UNC gears up as the three seed for Thursday's ACC tournament matchup in Charlotte, ready to shake off the defeat and chase a strong postseason. Run!