UNC's Defensive Struggles Continue Against Duke Posted Feb 10, 2017 There are multiple factors available for scrutiny when dissecting No. 8 UNC’s 86-78 loss at Duke on Thursday. The Tar Heels’ offense went dormant in the final minutes. They missed nearly half of their free throw attempts. With Isaiah Hicks sidelined with a strained hamstring, UNC was outrebounded and Kennedy Meeks was effectively removed from the game. (Inside Carolina)