Lucas: UNC vs. Duke Rapid Reactions

Posted Feb 1, 2025
This was the second game of the season in which UNC never had the lead (Auburn was the other), as Duke wins, 87-70. The Blue Devil lead got as big as 32 points in the second half. They were so in control they went almost nine minutes without a field goal in the second half and still cruised to the win. Duke shot 50 percent on 20 three-point attempts. (GoHeels.com)

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