UNC vs. Duke basketball game sets viewership record, most-watched on ESPN in 4 years

Posted Feb 14, 2026
Last Saturday gave us one of the greatest games between UNC and Duke as the Tar Heels edged the Blue Devils 71-68 on Seth Trimble's last-second 3-pointer. ESPN reported the broadcast drew an average of 3.5 million viewers and reached a high of 4.8 million, becoming the most-watched men’s college basketball game in the past four years. (USA Today)

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