Duke’s Freshmen Shine in Commanding Rivalry Win Over North Carolina

Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel lead No. 2 Duke to an 87-70 victory, extending their winning streak to 15 games.

Duke's Cooper Flagg delivered a standout performance with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks in his rivalry debut.
Fellow freshman Kon Knueppel scored a game-high 22 points, with 13 coming in the second half, and added 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
The Blue Devils dominated early, opening with a 16-0 run and leading by as many as 32 points during the game.
North Carolina struggled offensively in the first half, committing 9 turnovers and shooting just 29.6%, resulting in a 40-13 deficit at one point.
The win marks Duke's 15th consecutive victory and maintains their perfect 11-0 record in ACC play, while North Carolina has now lost four of their last five games.