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ROTC Cadets Ruck March for UNC-Duke Basketball Rivalry

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Army ROTC cadets from UNC and Duke embark on a 12-mile ruck march, carrying 35-pound packs, to deliver the game ball for the rivalry basketball match. The event fosters camaraderie, with local support groups cheering them on at the finish line. The game airs on ESPN this Saturday.

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ROTC Cadets Ruck March for UNC-Duke Basketball Rivalry

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College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!ROTC Cadets Ruck March for UNC-Duke Basketball Rivalry. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On March 4th, Army ROTC cadets from the University of North Carolina and Duke University are keeping up their yearly tradition by marching the game. Ball for this weekend's Big Man's basketball rivalry game. About 30 cadets from both schools will hike 12 miles from Chapel Hill to Durham with heavy packs on Friday morning. They're calling it a Ruck March, which means trudging along with around 35 pound loads on their backs, just like in military training. Discoorded by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the group sets off early and plans to reach Cameron Indoor Stadium around 1pm. This event highlights the strong bonds between the cadets even as their schools battle fiercely on the court. It's been going on for years, switching directions each time based on who's hosting. Local support groups like the Carolina Veterans Alumni Association and the American Legion are pitching in with refreshments at the finish line too. Cheer them on. The game tips off Saturday at 6.30pm on ESPN, where that heart-earned ball will finally

see action in one of college basketball's fiercest matchups. Ch

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