UNC Mounts Comeback To Take Down Duke 71-68: Is UNC Better Than Duke?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's comeback win over Duke and debate if UNC is the better team.

Saturday night’s Duke vs UNC game turned into an instant classic, with North Carolina stunning Duke 71-68 in Chapel Hill on a dramatic, last-second shot. Duke controlled most of the night, building a lead that reached double digits and taking a 41-29 advantage into halftime behind strong scoring and efficient shooting. UNC struggled early to find rhythm but stayed close enough to keep pressure on the Blue Devils as the second half wore on.

The game flipped late when UNC tightened its defense and started hitting timely shots, slowly chipping away at Duke’s lead. In the final minutes, the Tar Heels closed on a 9-0 run, setting up a wild finish. With just 0.4 seconds left, Seth Trimble drilled a corner three-pointer, UNC’s first lead of the entire game, to put the Tar Heels ahead for good. Duke had a final inbound opportunity but couldn’t get off a tying shot.

The win snapped Duke’s winning streak and immediately joined the long list of unforgettable moments in the rivalry. The ending sparked a court storming and an electric atmosphere inside the Dean Dome, underscoring just how much the result meant. For UNC, it was a statement comeback; for Duke, a painful reminder that no lead is ever safe in this rivalry. Is UNC better than Duke?