"UNC vs Duke: The Rivalry That Never Ends"





This is a rivalry that needs no introduction. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University are two of the most prestigious universities in the country, and their basketball teams are among the most successful. The two schools are located just nine miles apart, and their rivalry is one of the most intense in all of sports.

The rivalry began in 1920, and the two teams have played each other over 200 times since then. UNC holds a slight edge in the all-time series, with a record of 142-115. However, Duke has won the last three meetings, including the 2019 NCAA Tournament championship game.

The rivalry is so intense because the two schools are so similar. They are both located in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, and they both have a strong academic tradition. However, there are also some key differences between the two schools. UNC is a public university, while Duke is a private university. UNC is also larger than Duke, with over 29,000 students compared to Duke's 16,000 students.

Despite their differences, UNC and Duke are two of the most respected universities in the country. And their basketball rivalry is one of the most intense and passionate in all of sports.

Here are some of the most memorable moments in the UNC-Duke rivalry:

1968: Dean Smith led UNC to a 93-72 win over Duke in the NCAA Tournament championship game.
1991: Christian Laettner hit a game-winning shot to give Duke a 104-103 win over UNC in the NCAA Tournament championship game.
2004: UNC defeated Duke 82-72 in the NCAA Tournament championship game.
2010: Duke defeated UNC 93-78 in the NCAA Tournament championship game.
2019: Duke defeated UNC 68-67 in the NCAA Tournament championship game.


The rivalry between UNC and Duke is one of the most passionate and intense in all of sports. It is a rivalry that will continue to be played for many years to come.