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No. 6 UNC baseball falls, 8-7, to Louisville in first game of Friday doubleheader

| March 14

UNC-Duke rivalry

Column: Take a shot on women's basketball — rivalry week isn’t just for the men

By Cooper Hall | February 25

"UNC as a community pours everything possible into preparing for, watching and celebrating a UNC-Duke men's basketball game. What we don't do is extend ...

Hark the Pod: Defeated by the Devils

By Luther Walker , Matthew Maynard , Natalie Bradin , Emma Moon , Caroline Wills and Amelie Fawson | February 4

UNC men's basketball derailed by Duke's 16-0 run in first half

By Emma Moon | February 2

UNC men's basketball has no choice but to 'move forward' after blowout loss to Duke

By Caroline Wills | February 2

As one of the greatest rivalries in college sports, the UNC-Duke tradition defies adequate description. The two schools, separated by only eight miles, have some of the most spirited and competitive basketball games in college athletics. An ESPN poll in 2000 ranked it as the third-greatest rivalry North American sports rivalry.

While the two universities compete in a variety of sports and other competitions, the UNC-Duke rivalry comes into full effect during basketball season. The two teams met for the first time January 24, 1920. They are scheduled to play twice during the regular season, once at UNC and once at Duke.

Satire: Five Nights at Dookie's — my terrifying adventure in K-Ville

By Sydney Baker | January 30

"While most of them were away boogieing wit da Hoodie, I was renting their tenting, breaking into tents to see what I could find. This isn’t exactly ...

UNC forward Theo Pinson (1) dunks the ball in the final seconds of UNC's 82-78 win over Duke on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 in the Smith Center.

Q&A: 2017 national champion Theo Pinson discusses UNC-Duke rivalry

By Anna Laible | January 29

Pinson, who played as a guard for UNC from 2014-2018, spoke with The Daily Tar Heel about his memories of the UNC-Duke rivalry.

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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, ...

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 ...

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. ...

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.

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?

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.

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. ...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...