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'Our rhythm was off': UNC volleyball loses to No. 14 Duke to split weekend series

By Ike Bryant | October 12

UNC played two matches against Duke this weekend, replacing the two postponed matches against Virginia that were originally scheduled for Friday and Sunday. ...

After a slow start, UNC volleyball roars back to beat No. 14 Duke

By Sophia Czekalski | October 11

“It was hard to watch, I will say, when we were in that first part of the game,” head coach Joe Sagula said. “I’m so proud of how they fought ...

UNC volleyball defeats Duke in four sets for second win this season

By Nicole Schroder | October 9

Junior Amanda Phegley and sophomore Carly Peck both made 2 blocks at the start of the second set to carry the defense and begin a scoring run for the ...

UNC field hockey rebounds after first loss since 2017 with 4-0 win over Duke

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | October 4

UNC outplayed its opponent to win its first conference game, ending with 17 shots, one save and eight corners, compared to Duke’s three shots, five ...

UNC men's soccer capitalizes on set pieces, strong defense in 2-0 win over Duke

By Freddy Stanley | October 4

A powerful header by senior Matt Constant off of a set piece cross from junior Milo Garvanian gave the Tar Heels an early lead over the Blue Devils, one ...

UNC women's soccer defeats Duke, 2-0, to stay undefeated

By Nicole Schroder | September 28

Despite plenty of chances for Duke, UNC women's soccer moved to 3-0 on the season with a shutout victory over the Blue Devils on Sunday.

'He's a beast': Ahead of ACC Tournament, Brooks' 26 points against Duke give UNC hope

By Jared McMasters | March 7

“I’ve said this several times before, and I’m gonna keep on saying it: Garrison’s a beast," Cole Anthony said. "Straight like that, he works super ...

'If that’s gonna go in, hat’s off to them': UNC can't get over hump in Duke loss

By Ryan Wilcox | March 7

Saturday night’s regular season finale against the No. 12 Blue Devils brought a different kind of pain. While the Tar Heels trailed by single digits ...

By destroying the Tar Heels, Tre Jones writes his name in the history of UNC-Duke

By Brian Keyes | February 9

With one performance, Tre Jones cemented himself as a quintessential player in the long-running saga that is the UNC-Duke basketball rivalry.

'Absolutely devastating': This loss, 98-96 in OT to Duke, is a brutal one for UNC

By Chapel Fowler | February 9

Only like this could Saturday so quickly turn from a night of triumph for UNC to one of tribulation. From a joyful court storm — yes, they even had ...

A House Divided: the Duke student across the dinner table

By Rachel Anonick | February 7

Two UNC students with twins at Duke University, along with a Robertson Scholar, talk about their perspective on the rivalry. For these students, the rivalry ...

'Two steps late': Duke catches UNC women's basketball flat-footed

By Madeline Coleman | February 7

“We were just two steps late,” Banghart said. “I wish it was one step, but it was two on both ends. We weren’t able to get bodies in front of ...

Analysis: How Duke's Matthew Hurt could do damage against UNC basketball

By Ryan Heller | February 6

Take a look at some of the strengths and weaknesses of Matthew Hurt, Duke's starting power forward, who can space the floor but might have trouble keeping ...

The Smith Center on Saturday, March 9, 2013 after a game against Duke.

How does Cameron Indoor's environment compare to the Dean Dome?

By Ryan Heller | February 6

The Dean E. Smith Center and Cameron Stadium are two of the most storied, historic college basketball stadiums in the country. So how is the atmosphere ...

UNC guard Kendall Marshall, assistant coach Steve Robinson and head coach Roy Williams watch nervously from the bench as time winds down. The Tar Heels defeated Ohio 73-65 in overtime at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis on Friday in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament.

Who will be UNC basketball's head coach after Roy Williams?

By Ryan Heller | February 6

North Carolina's legendary coach Roy Williams won't be able to coach forever, so the question becomes who will replace him when he decides he's had enough? ...

Analysis: What UNC can do to stop Duke's Vernon Carey Jr. on Saturday

By Ryan Wilcox | February 6

Vernon Carey Jr. will be priority No. 1 for the Tar Heels against Duke on Saturday, but that won't be enough for a win. They'll have to disrupt the freshman ...

Analysis: What Tre Jones will provide Duke on both ends against UNC

By Matt Chilson | February 6

Tre Jones has been the engine that makes Duke go this season. How can UNC contain him?

Analysis: How Jordan Goldwire will help Duke in matchup with North Carolina

By Chapel Fowler | February 6

With an injury to Wendell Moore, Duke has had to experiment with different starting lineups. Here's a look at Jordan Goldwire, who has recently slid into ...

Analysis: How Cassius Stanley's electrifying game could lead to a Duke win over UNC

By Jared McMasters | February 6

Cassius Stanley averaged 15.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game on 53.3 percent shooting in the month of January. Read what the Tar Heels will need to ...

Comparing UNC and Duke's six national championship rosters of the last 20 years

By Jared McMasters | February 6

Read what North Carolina and Duke have done over the last 20 years to perfect the recipe for making multiple national championship teams.