Battle Of The Blues Coverage
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All UNC needs is (Caleb) Love: freshman point guard has career-high 25 in 91-87 win over Duke
UNC beat Duke in Cameron Indoor Stadium for the first time since 2019 by a final score of 91-87, avenging a pair of losses to the Blue Devils last year. Freshman point guard Caleb Love led UNC with a career-high 25 points. -
Our TakeBrownlow's GIFs: Diet Battle of the Blues, and NC State with a chance to see hard work pay off
Least meaningful Battle of the Blues since ... 1960? Not so fast, writes Lauren Brownlow, as she previews both UNC-Duke Part 1 and NC State's trip to Boston College, which has not been the most hospitable destination. -
Pandemic squashes hype of the Battle of the Blues
Duke plays the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in men's basketball play on Saturday. In a "normal" year, a Duke win can mean a big bonfire on campus; a UNC win can send celebrating students and fans onto Franklin Street. -
Krzyzewski: Energy will never be as up as it is with that (Cameron Indoor) crowd. It's impossible.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski met remotely with the media Thursday to look ahead to Saturday night's matchup between Duke and Carolina, the first between the two with both unranked since 1960. -
Williams: It will always be intense because it's Duke and North Carolina ... but it's a different world we live in
UNC head coach Roy Williams met remotely with the media Thursday to break down Round 1 of the Battle of the Blues as UNC faces Duke with both unranked for the first time since 1960. -
Our TakeHolliday: UNC and Duke look for redemption
Let's size up Saturday, a "Battle of the Blues" unlike any other. -
Former Duke star Jay Williams growing into new role on national morning radio
Former Duke star Jay Williams is now part of a nationally-syndicated ESPN morning radio show that airs from 6-10am on 99.9 the Fan, and he didn't take the most direct route to get where he is. He talked to Lauren Brownlow about his transition from television to radio and what he thinks sets the new show (Keyshawn, JWill & Zubin) apart from the rest of sports radio. -
Our TakeBrownlow: 'Baby Admiral' emerging as Duke's unlikely hero
Justin Robinson - 'Baby Admiral' - has stayed ready his whole Duke career, and he got the dream payoff in leaving the court in his final home game with the students chanting his name. -
Keeling: We've got to play better defense
UNC guard Christian Keeling thinks Duke was able to take advantage of the shots the Heels gave them in the 89-76 Blue Devil victory. -
Robinson: We've got to take care of business at the ACC Tournament
After UNC's 89-76 loss to Duke, Tar Heel guard Brandon Robinson looked ahead to Carolina's opportunity in the ACC Tournament. -
Anthony: They played harder than us
UNC guard doesn't shy away from saying Duke out-hustled the Heels in the 89-76 Blue Devil win. -
Carey: We're taking a step in the right direction
Following the 89-76 win versus UNC, Duke forward Vernon Carey credits Justin Robinson's performance and believes the Blue Devils are breaking out of their recent funk that led to three losses in four games. -
Brooks: They really forced us out of our comfort zone
After giving Duke credit for the 89-76 win versus the Tar Heels, UNC forward Garrison Brooks said he looks forward to the "new season" of the ACC Tournament that lies ahead. -
Robinson: That was better than anything I could ask for
Duke graduate walk-on Justin Robinson reflects on his career night versus UNC where he scored 13 points in his first start with the Blue Devils. -
Jones: The seniors set the tone
Following Duke's 89-76 win versus UNC, Blue Devil point guard Tre Jones credit his team for coming out strong and controlling the pace. -
Our TakeTripartisan: Duke proves they are poised for a Tournament run
Duke's win over UNC on Saturday proved that the Blue Devils are capable of a postseason run, writes Lucas Roberson. -
Our TakeHolliday: Quick turnaround for Duke after improbable win at UNC
After an improbable win and a quick turnaround for Duke, writes Bob Holliday, here comes a formidable Florida State. -
Duke wins Battle of the Blues over UNC in overtime thriller
The 100th anniversary of the first Duke-UNC game lived up to the hype once again as the Blue Devils won in overtime, 98-96. -
Battle of the Blues: Duke outlasts UNC in overtime thriller
Photos from Saturday's ACC basketball classic as Duke held off UNC, 98-96, in overtime in Chapel Hill. -
Brooks: That pretty much sums up the rivalry, whoever makes plays at the end
UNC forward Garrison Brooks fights through tears as he deals with the 98-96 overtime loss to Duke.