North Carolina beat Duke in the most recent Duke–Carolina basketball game, 71–68, on February 7, 2026 in Chapel Hill.

Quick Scoop: Who Won Duke vs Carolina?

  • The North Carolina Tar Heels rallied to defeat the Duke Blue Devils 71–68.
  • The game was played at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill on the night of February 7, 2026.
  • UNC trailed by as many as 13 in the first half and 11 in the second before storming back after halftime.

How the Game Was Decided

  • With the score tied 68–68 in the final seconds, Seth Trimble hit a corner three with 0.4 seconds left to give UNC the lead and the win.
  • That shot was UNC’s only lead of the entire game and capped a 9–0 run to close it out.
  • Duke’s Cameron Boozer had 24 points and 11 rebounds, but UNC’s second‑half defense held Duke to 37.5% shooting after the break.

Recent Duke–Carolina Context

If you were thinking of football instead of basketball:

  • Duke beat North Carolina 32–25 in their most recent football meeting on November 22, 2025.

So, for the latest high-profile matchup:

  • Basketball (Feb 7, 2026): North Carolina 71, Duke 68.
  • Football (Nov 22, 2025): Duke 32, North Carolina 25.

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