Early Decisive Blue Devils Run did in Tar Heels

Posted Feb 2, 2025
Keeping pace early with ranked opponents has been an issue for UNC this season. Entering Saturday’s tilt with Duke, the Tar Heels were 1-4 against ranked foes, having trailed by double-digits in the first half of all five games. For the Blue Devils, the inevitable first-half run came early, as they used a 16-0 spurt inside the first ten minutes. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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