One for the books

Posted Feb 10, 2011
Late in the first half, the Tar Heels held a 16-point lead. But the break at halftime allowed the No. 5 Blue Devils to settle themselves, and their ramped up toughness triggered one of the rivalry's greatest comebacks. Down by 14 points at halftime, Duke beat No. 20 UNC in every aspect after intermission, rallying for a 79-73 win at Cameron Indoor Stadium. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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