Tar Heels Collapse in Overtime Loss to Duke

Posted Feb 8, 2020
Adding another improbable ending to the storied UNC-Duke rivalry, the No. 7 Blue Devils scored seven points in the final 16 seconds of overtime to steal a 98-96 victory on Saturday night. Cole Anthony made two free throws with 20.9 seconds remaining to give UNC a 96-91 lead, although the ball would never make it back to the Tar Heels’ side of the court. (Inside Carolina)

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