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I can't believe that just happened. But somehow, it did. The three-pointer will go down in Carolina-Duke history, but don't forget that made an incredible play to find him for the wide-open shot that gave UNC a 71-68 win. The ensuing moments, featuring a pair of court-stormings, have never happened at the Smith Center. (GoHeels.com)

Seth Trimble hits late 3 to lift No. 14 UNC past No. 4 Duke 71-68 in stunning rivalry finish

made a corner 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to lift No. 14 UNC past No. 4 Duke 71-68 in a stunning finish Saturday, which included fans storming the court prematurely before having to clear out for the Blue Devils to get one desperate final play. Trimble’s shot on the catch off a feed from swished cleanly through the net. (Associated Press)

North Carolina Erases Double Digit Deficit, Sinks Duke on Seth Trimble's Three

In his last home game against Duke, etched his name into UNC history, knocking down a right-corner three pointer with 0.4 to play to give No. 14 North Carolina a 71-68 win over its most-hated rival. Saturday’s win is UNC’s fifth straight, improving its record to 19-4 (7-3 ACC). ’s drive and kick set up a Trimble's game winner. (Inside Carolina)

Drake Maye is preparing for the Super Bowl, but will always have UNC on his mind

is just a day away from playing in the biggest game of his life. The former UNC football star is set to become the first Tar Heel quarterback to start a Super Bowl as he looks to lead the Patriots to another championship on Sunday when they square off against the Seahawks. While Maye is focused on his big game, he always bleeds Carolina Blue. (Keeping It Heel)

No. 14 UNC Men's Basketball Hosts No. 4 Duke Saturday Night - Pregame Notes

The Tar Heels host Duke on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. in the 266th game between the teams. Saturday's game is the 88th UNC-Duke game in which both teams are ranked in the Associated Press poll. Carolina is 145-120 against Duke, including 66-40 at home and 21-19 in the Smith Center. The Blue Devils won all three times the teams played last season. (GoHeels.com)

No. 8 UNC Men's Lacrosse Defeats Jacksonville In Season Opener, 11-10

Mason Szewczyk's go-ahead goal with just over two minutes remaining propelled No. 8 UNC Men's Lacrosse over Jacksonville, 11-10, in the Tar Heels' season opener Saturday at Dorrance Field (Highlights). Szewczyk led all players with four points, via two goals and two assists. Brevin Wilson posted a hat trick in the game, a team-best for the Tar Heels. (GoHeels.com)

Drake Maye’s brothers give him inspiring messages ahead of Super Bowl LX: 'Maye way, baby'

is getting some brotherly love ahead of Super Bowl LX. In a video done by the Players’ Tribune, Maye’s three older brothers — Luke, Cole, and Beau — each gave the Patriots’ quarterback a special message ahead of Sunday’s title tilt with the Seahawks. "You’re going to play lights out, just like you always have in big games," said. (MSN.com)

Jason DeCaro, Gavin Gallaher Named To Golden Spikes Preseason Watch List

UNC Baseball's star juniors and were listed among 55 honorees for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award Preseason Watch List, USA Baseball announced. The duo have been key contributors for the Diamond Heels from the moment they stepped on campus and are now two of the best players in college baseball. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Basketball faces tough task slowing Duke's Cameron Boozer

UNC will have the tough task of guarding one of college basketball’s best players in . At 6-foot-9 and 250 pounds, Boozer has been a force for Duke this season. He is the favorite to win ACC Player of the Year and projected as a top-five NBA Draft pick. He is averaging 23.3 points, 9.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.9 steals per game. (USA Today)

Diamond Heels' Trio Named NCBWA Preseason All-America

Three UNC Baseball players have earned Preseason All-America honors from the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. Infielder led the way on the second team as pitchers and made third team. It is the third preseason All-America inclusion for Gallaher and DeCaro and the second for McDuffie. (GoHeels.com)

Seth Trimble Knows What UNC vs. Duke Means And He’s Making Sure Teammates Do, Too

For his first three seasons at North Carolina, was a student. Now he's a teacher. Since the offseason, Trimble has been educating teammates as UNC prepares for a showdown with Duke on Saturday. With 10 first-year Tar Heels on the roster, Trimble is the only player in UNC's rotation who has logged significant minutes in the rivalry. (TarHeel247)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With George Karl

Former Tar Heel standout and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, , joins from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com for an interview on the Carolina Insider Podcast. (View Video)

North Carolina vs. Duke Basketball Preview: Freshman Stars Square Off in Round-1 Matchup

The Blue Devils are undefeated in conference play and sit one game ahead of the rest of the league in the ACC standings. Duke has the second-most Quad 1 wins in the country this season, with a 9-1 record. The Blue Devils earned five of their Q1 victories during their non-conference slate. Their only loss came at the hands of No. 19 Texas Tech, 82-81. (Inside Carolina)

No. 14 UNC vs. No 4 Duke: TV info, stats, scouting Blue Devils, keys to game, and notes

This matchup is usually decided by effort plays. UNC has to control the glass, especially offensive rebounds. Extra possessions in a rivalry game are back-breakers. Duke will pressure and run. The Tar Heels can’t get sloppy with turnovers because live-ball giveaways will turn into dunks the other way. UNC has to avoid giving up wide-open shots. (Tar Heel Tribune)

UNC’s bench production must continue against Duke

North Carolina won’t beat Duke on star power alone. As good as the Tar Heels’ starting five has been, UNC's surge from the bench has turned a good team into a dangerous one over their 4-game win streak. And if Carolina is going to knock off Duke, that second unit has to show up again. In the last four games, UNC has averaged 30.2 bench points. (USA Today)
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