Arr! The feud betwixt Duke and North Carolina sets sail once more, markin' their 261st skirmish, 49 as mighty top-10 crews!
2024-02-03
Arrr, me hearties! The Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels be settin' sail once more, their fierce feud reachin' its 261st clash on the morrow. Both crews be ranked high in the top-10! It be a battle fit fer legends, ye scurvy dogs!
But in the world of college basketball, the rivalry between North Carolina and Duke takes the cake. These two schools, located just 10 miles apart, have been going head-to-head since 1920 as powerhouses of the sport.
The latest installment of this epic rivalry is set to take place on February 3rd, with both teams ranked in the top-10 and ESPN's "College Gameday" in attendance. This will be the first of two regular-season matchups between the schools, with their final showdown scheduled for March 9th at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
For many years, the rivalry was defined by the coaching legends Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams. Together, they won five national championships and made nine Final Four appearances. However, both coaches have since retired, paving the way for Jon Scheyer and Hubert Davis to carry on the tradition.
As the game approaches, both teams are in good form. North Carolina has a 17-4 record and is coming off their first conference loss, while Duke boasts a 16-4 record and has won 11 of their last 12 games.
With both teams stacked with talent and a long-standing history of intense competition, the upcoming matchup between North Carolina and Duke promises to be another memorable chapter in the storied rivalry.