Photos: North Carolina defeats Duke in classic rivalry game
By Robert T Willett and
Ethan Hyman
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) celebrates as Duke calls a timeout during the second half of UNC’s 93-84 victory over Duke at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.
Ethan Hyman
ehyman@newsobserver.com
Chapel Hill
North Carolina defeated Duke 93-84 Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC
The Tar Heels led most of the the first game of the rivalry series behind strong performances by Armando Bacot, who had 25 points and 10 rebounds and Harrison Ingram, who had 21 points and 13 rebounds, further securing their first place position in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) celebrates hitting a three-pointer during the second half of UNC’s 93-84 victory over Duke at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis embraces R.J. Davis (4) as they leave the court following their 93-84 victory over Duke on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) celebrates as RJ Davis (4) waves to the Duke crowd as time runs out in the game during UNC’s 93-84 victory over Duke at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s RJ Davis (4) is called for the flagrant foul as he tangles up with Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) as North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (7) pulls in the rebound during the second half of UNC’s 93-84 victory over Duke at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) screams as time runs out in the game UNC’s 93-84 victory over Duke at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s RJ Davis (4) drives by Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) drives by North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) during the second half of UNC’s 93-84 victory over Duke at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) and Tyrese Proctor (5) walk off the court after UNC’s 93-84 victory over Duke at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina fans in the student section welcome the Tar Heels to the court for their game against Duke on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) celebrates as time runs out in UNC’s 93-84 victory over Duke at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) gets a dunk on a fast break to secure the Tar Heels’ 93-84 victory with ten seconds to play against Duke on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bacot led all scores with 25 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) works his way to the basket against Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) and Mark Mitchell (25) in the second half on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) breaks to the basket past Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) in the second half on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) shoots as Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) defends during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) launches a three-point shot in the second half against Duke on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Ingram made 5 of 9 three point attempts and scored 21 points. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Jae’Lyn Withers (24) drives to the basket against Duke’s Caleb Foster (1) and Kyle Filipowski (30) in the second half on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) shoots as Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) defends during UNC’s 93-84 victory over Duke at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) drives to the basket against Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) in the second half on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke coach Jon Scheyer reacts to a foul against his team in the second half against North Carolina on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) muscles his way to the basket against Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) in the second half on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Bacot led all scores with 25 points in the Tar Heels’ 93-84 victory.
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) fouls Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) in the second half on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) hurdles over North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) in the first half on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) is fouled by Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) saves the ball from going out of bounds during UNC’s 93-84 victory over Duke at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) reacts after sinking a three-point in the first half against Duke on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) and North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (7) battle for a rebound during UNC’s 93-84 victory over Duke at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) drives around Duke’s Ryan Young (15) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) drives to the basket against North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) in the first half on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) shoots as he drives past Duke’s Ryan Young (15) during UNC’s 93-84 victory over Duke at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) reacts after sinking a three-point basket to give the Tar Heels a 34-28 lead in the first half on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on offense during the first half against Duke on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) drives to the basket as North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) defends during UNC’s 93-84 victory over Duke at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) tries to work around North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) during the second half of UNC’s 93-84 victory over Duke at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s head coach Jon Scheyer watches during the second half of UNC’s 93-84 victory over Duke at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s R.J. Davis (4) defends Duke’s Jared McCain (0) in the first half on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Armando Bacot (5) shoots as Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) defends during UNC’s 93-84 victory over Duke at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Fans react after North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) hit a three-pointer during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Duke’s Jared McCain (0) is to the right. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cormac Ryan (3) celebrates after making the basket while being fouled during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at the Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) blocks a shot by Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) in the first half on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Harrison Ingram (55) and Elliot Cadeau (2) defend Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) in the first half on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) drives to the basket against North Carolina’s Jeremy Roach (3) in the first half on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown greets former quarterback Sam Howell who was seated court side with quarterback Drake Maye prior to the Duke vs North Carolina game on Saturday, February, 3, 2024 at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
