Hark the Pod: Defeated by the Devils

How Tar Heels prepare for UNC-Duke basketball games, from long lines to lucky rituals

By Emma Moon | January 29

After being trapped in the Koury Natatorium for two hours, then-sophomore Matt Jones' game day smelled like chlorine. But near the Dean E. Smith Center, ...

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Hark the Pod: Welcome Back to Rivalry Season

By Matthew Maynard , Natalie Bradin , Emma Moon and Caroline Wills | January 29

In this episode of Hark the Pod, Sports Editor Caroline Wills sits down with assistants Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard to break down an unexpected victory ...

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Analysis: Lack of size challenges UNC's frontcourt ahead of Duke game

By Dylan Stalter | January 28

The UNC men's basketball team will be met with a huge challenge against Duke's frontcourt made up of 7-foot-2 Khaman Maluach and 6-foot-9 Cooper Flagg. ...

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Report Card: Grading UNC men's basketball season ahead of Duke game

By Shannen Horan | January 28

Although UNC men's basketball had high expectations this season, the Tar Heels are struggling ahead of their game against rival Duke.

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Preview: Three keys for UNC to earn must-win game against Duke

By Marvin Lee | January 28

Here are three keys for UNC to win against No. 2 ranked Duke.

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Report Card: How the Duke men's basketball season has gone so far

By Brian D'Aguanno | January 28

Ahead of UNC's game against Duke, how have the Blue Devils fared this season?

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Word on the Street: What is it like to tent in Duke's K-Ville?

By Megan Smith | January 28

Senior writer Megan Smith traveled to Duke University to ask students in K-Ville what it's like to tent for weeks ahead of the UNC-Duke game.

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Reflecting on the Dean E. Smith Center's history and its uncertain future

By Beckett Brantley and Harry Crowther | January 26

In August 2024, the University released a physical master plan report, including six possibilities for renovating or replacing the Smith Center.  ...

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How Adam Lucas and Jones Angell bring the UNC-Duke rivalry to life

By Caroline Wills | January 26

Play-by-play announcer Jones Angell and columnist Adam Lucas have left a mark on the UNC-Duke rivalry. 

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UNC women's soccer advances to national championship game led by front three

By Harry Crowther | December 7

With the help of UNC women's soccer front three, the Tar Heels are advancing to their 28th national championship match.

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No. 2 seed UNC women's soccer shuts down No. 1 seed Duke, 3-0, advancing to NCAA championship

By Emma Moon | December 6

No. 2 seed UNC women's soccer overpowered the No. 1-seeded Duke Blue Devils, 3-0, in the College Cup semifinals at WakeMed Soccer Park on Friday ...

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Ryleigh Heck's two goals send UNC field hockey to the Final Four

By Caroline Wills | November 18

After struggling to record more than one goal in a game since September, junior forward Ryleigh Heck knocked back two against No. 9 Duke.

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No. 1-seeded UNC field hockey routes Duke, 3-0, to advance to the NCAA semifinals

By Anna Page Lancaster | November 17

The No. 1-seeded North Carolina field hockey team (20-0, 8-0 ACC) defeated the No. 9-ranked Duke Blue Devils (13-7, 6-2 ACC), 3-0, on Sunday afternoon ...

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In first game back with UNC, Trinity Armstrong leads upset of No. 1-seed Duke in ACC semifinals

By Harry Crowther | November 8

First-year defender Trinity Armstrong arrived back in Chapel Hill on Monday night. By Thursday, she pushed the Tar Heels to an ACC championship appearance ...

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No. 4-seed UNC women's soccers upsets No. 1-seed Duke, 2-1, to advance to ACC championship

By Emma Moon | November 7

The No. 4-seeded UNC women's soccer team (16-4, 7-3 ACC) overcame the No. 1-seeded Duke Blue Devils (14-2-1, 9-0-1 ACC), 2-1, in the ACC tournament ...

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