North Carolina Defeats Duke 93-84 in Fierce Rivalry Matchup

Armando Bacot and Harrison Ingram lead Tar Heels to victory, improving their ACC record to 10-1.

North Carolina's Armando Bacot and Harrison Ingram led the Tar Heels to a 93-84 victory over Duke, marking a significant win in the storied rivalry.
Bacot and Ingram both posted double-doubles, with Bacot scoring 25 points and Ingram adding 21 points in their first matchup against Duke.
The win improves North Carolina's record to 18-4 overall and 10-1 in ACC play, solidifying their position at the top of the league standings.
Duke's Jared McCain led the Blue Devils with 23 points and 11 rebounds, but the team struggled to contain North Carolina's offense.
The victory was North Carolina's first against Duke since the 2022 Final Four semifinals, ending a two-game losing streak in the series.