Duke 69, at North Carolina 74

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Interstat) — In a pivotal Atlantic Coast Conference clash with postseason implications, the North Carolina women’s basketball team avenged a loss from two weeks prior by holding off a late Duke rally for a 74-69 victory at a raucous Dean Smith Center on Sunday. A dominant third-quarter surge by the Tar Heels, fueled by the game’s standout performer, proved to be the decisive stretch in a contest characterized by physical defense and momentum swings. The win improved North Carolina to 25-6 overall, while Duke fell to 21-8. The most critical phase of the game unfolded immediately after… Read more...