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Photos: Duke defeats North Carolina in college basketball action

By Ethan Hyman and Robert Willett
Duke center Khaman Maluach (9) and Sion James (14) defend North Carolina’s Ian Jackson (11) in the first half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke center Khaman Maluach (9) and Sion James (14) defend North Carolina’s Ian Jackson (11) in the first half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

Duke’s Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg lead the Duke Blue Devils to an 87-70 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Cameron Indoor Stadium.

The Blue Devils (19-2, 11-0 ACC) have the nation’s longest active winning streak.

R.J. Davis and Drake Powell each scored 12 points to lead North Carolina. The Tar Heels have lost four of their last five games.

Duke’s Coper Flagg (2) reacts after a three-point basket to give the Blue Devils a commanding 74-44 lead over North Carolina in the second half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Coper Flagg (2) reacts after a three-point basket to give the Blue Devils a commanding 74-44 lead over North Carolina in the second half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) and Kon Knueppel (7) celebrate with teammates after Flagg made the basket while being fouled during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) and Kon Knueppel (7) celebrate with teammates after Flagg made the basket while being fouled during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Mason Gillis (18) and North Carolina’s Jae’Lyn Withers (24) go after the ball during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Mason Gillis (18) and North Carolina’s Jae’Lyn Withers (24) go after the ball during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Coper Flagg (2) drives to the basket against North Carolina forward Jae’Lyn Withers (24) in the second half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Coper Flagg (2) drives to the basket against North Carolina forward Jae’Lyn Withers (24) in the second half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) blocks the shot by North Carolina’s Ven-Allen Lubin (22) during Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) blocks the shot by North Carolina’s Ven-Allen Lubin (22) during Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Sion James (14) keeps the ball from North Carolina’s Ian Jackson (11) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Sion James (14) keeps the ball from North Carolina’s Ian Jackson (11) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Coper Flagg (2) puts up a shot against North Carolina forward Ven-Allen Lubin (22) in the first half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Coper Flagg (2) puts up a shot against North Carolina forward Ven-Allen Lubin (22) in the first half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s RJ Davis (4) drives past Duke’s Maliq Brown (6) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
North Carolina’s RJ Davis (4) drives past Duke’s Maliq Brown (6) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
With a comfortable lead over North Carolina, Duke coach Jon Scheyer watches his team on defense in the second half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Durham, N.C.
With a comfortable lead over North Carolina, Duke coach Jon Scheyer watches his team on defense in the second half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kon Knueppel (7) and North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (7) go after the ball during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Kon Knueppel (7) and North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (7) go after the ball during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke guard Tyrese Proctor (5) breaks to the basket for a dunk in the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke guard Tyrese Proctor (5) breaks to the basket for a dunk in the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Maliq Brown (6) pulls in the rebound from North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (7) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Maliq Brown (6) pulls in the rebound from North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (7) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Ven-Allen Lubin (22) turns the ball over in the second half against Duke on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. The Tar Heels had 14 turnover in their 87-70 loss to Duke.
North Carolina forward Ven-Allen Lubin (22) turns the ball over in the second half against Duke on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. The Tar Heels had 14 turnover in their 87-70 loss to Duke. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) scores his first basket of the game late in the first half against Duke’s Coper Flagg (2) on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) scores his first basket of the game late in the first half against Duke’s Coper Flagg (2) on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (7) goes up to the basket as Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) defends during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (7) goes up to the basket as Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) defends during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on defense in the first half against Duke on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis directs his team on defense in the first half against Duke on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Sion James (14) and Tyrese Proctor (5) celebrate with Cooper Flagg (2) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Sion James (14) and Tyrese Proctor (5) celebrate with Cooper Flagg (2) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Elliot Cadeau (3) is called for as flagrant foul on this play against Duke guard Tyrese Proctor (5) in the first half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina guard Elliot Cadeau (3) is called for as flagrant foul on this play against Duke guard Tyrese Proctor (5) in the first half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (3) is called for a flagrant foul on Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
North Carolina’s Elliot Cadeau (3) is called for a flagrant foul on Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) drives to the basket past North Carolina’s Ian Jackson (11) during Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) drives to the basket past North Carolina’s Ian Jackson (11) during Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) passes out of the pressure by North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) during the second half of Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) passes out of the pressure by North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) during the second half of Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Coper Flagg (2) works to the basket against North Carolina forward Jalen Washington (13) in the second half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Coper Flagg (2) works to the basket against North Carolina forward Jalen Washington (13) in the second half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer talks with Sion James (14) during the second half of Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer talks with Sion James (14) during the second half of Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke guard Kon Knueppel (7) reacts with teammate Tyrese Proctor (5) after a basket to give the Blue Devils a commanding 59-34 lead over North Carolina in the second half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Knueppel lead all scores with 22 points in the Blue Devils’ 87-70 victory.
Duke guard Kon Knueppel (7) reacts with teammate Tyrese Proctor (5) after a basket to give the Blue Devils a commanding 59-34 lead over North Carolina in the second half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Knueppel lead all scores with 22 points in the Blue Devils’ 87-70 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) and Kon Knueppel (7) laugh while talking to ESPN after Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) and Kon Knueppel (7) laugh while talking to ESPN after Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) steals the ball from North Carolina’s Jae’Lyn Withers (24) during the second half of Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) steals the ball from North Carolina’s Jae’Lyn Withers (24) during the second half of Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kon Knueppel (7) works his way out of a trap by North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) and Cade Tyson (5) in the second half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Kon Knueppel (7) works his way out of a trap by North Carolina’s Jalen Washington (13) and Cade Tyson (5) in the second half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer talks with Cooper Flagg (2) during the second half of Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer talks with Cooper Flagg (2) during the second half of Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Coper Flagg (2) works to the basket against North Carolina forward Jalen Washington (13) in the second half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Coper Flagg (2) works to the basket against North Carolina forward Jalen Washington (13) in the second half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Coper Flagg (2) starts a fast break after a defensive rebound against North Carolina in the first half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Coper Flagg (2) starts a fast break after a defensive rebound against North Carolina in the first half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis waits for his players to leave the court following the Tar Heels’ 87-70 loss to Duke on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina coach Hubert Davis waits for his players to leave the court following the Tar Heels’ 87-70 loss to Duke on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina forward Jalen Washington (13) leaves the court with his teammates following the Tar Heels’ 87-70 loss to Duke on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina forward Jalen Washington (13) leaves the court with his teammates following the Tar Heels’ 87-70 loss to Duke on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) and Kon Knueppel (7) celebrate with the Cameron Crazies after Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) and Kon Knueppel (7) celebrate with the Cameron Crazies after Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kon Knueppel moves inside against UNC defenders in first half action, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Kon Knueppel moves inside against UNC defenders in first half action, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Khaman Maluach (9) slams in two during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Khaman Maluach (9) slams in two during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s ‘Cameron Crazies’ toss their baby doll into the air during a time-out of the North Carolina game on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s ‘Cameron Crazies’ toss their baby doll into the air during a time-out of the North Carolina game on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cooper Flagg shoots over UNC’s Ven-Allen Lubin in first half action, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Cooper Flagg shoots over UNC’s Ven-Allen Lubin in first half action, Feb. 1, 2025. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) scores his first basket of the game late in the first half against Duke’s Coper Flagg (2) on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) scores his first basket of the game late in the first half against Duke’s Coper Flagg (2) on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cade Tyson (5) is harassed by the Cameron Crazies as he waits to inbound the ball during the second half of Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
North Carolina’s Cade Tyson (5) is harassed by the Cameron Crazies as he waits to inbound the ball during the second half of Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis reacts during the second half of Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis reacts during the second half of Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) celebrates hitting a three-pointer during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (7) is to the left.
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) celebrates hitting a three-pointer during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (7) is to the left. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) works against North Carolina’s Ven-Allen Lubin (22) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) works against North Carolina’s Ven-Allen Lubin (22) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke center Khaman Maluach (9) dunks over North Carolina’s Ven-Allen Lubin (22) and Seth Trimble (7) in the first half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke center Khaman Maluach (9) dunks over North Carolina’s Ven-Allen Lubin (22) and Seth Trimble (7) in the first half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kon Knueppel (7) drives past North Carolina’s RJ Davis (4) during the second half of Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Kon Knueppel (7) drives past North Carolina’s RJ Davis (4) during the second half of Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke guard Tyrese Proctor (5) breaks to the basket for a dunk in the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke guard Tyrese Proctor (5) breaks to the basket for a dunk in the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) drives past North Carolina’s Jae’Lyn Withers (24) during the second half of Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Cooper Flagg (2) drives past North Carolina’s Jae’Lyn Withers (24) during the second half of Duke’s 87-70 victory over UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guard Elliot Cadeau (3) is called for as flagrant foul on this play against Duke guard Tyrese Proctor (5) in the first half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina guard Elliot Cadeau (3) is called for as flagrant foul on this play against Duke guard Tyrese Proctor (5) in the first half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina players Ian Jackson (11), Elliot Cadeau (3), Jae’Lyn Withers (24), R.J. Davis (4) and Ven-Allen Lubin (22) watch Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) shoot technical free throws after a flagrant foul by Cadeau in the first half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. The Tar Heels fell 87-70 to the Blue Devils.
North Carolina players Ian Jackson (11), Elliot Cadeau (3), Jae’Lyn Withers (24), R.J. Davis (4) and Ven-Allen Lubin (22) watch Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) shoot technical free throws after a flagrant foul by Cadeau in the first half on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. The Tar Heels fell 87-70 to the Blue Devils. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Khaman Maluach dunks over UNC defenders in first half action, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Khaman Maluach dunks over UNC defenders in first half action, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Isaiah Evans (3) knocks the ball from North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (7) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke’s Isaiah Evans (3) knocks the ball from North Carolina’s Seth Trimble (7) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer talks with North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis before Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer talks with North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis before Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s RJ Davis (4) gets around Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
North Carolina’s RJ Davis (4) gets around Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Ven-Allen Lubin (22) tries to get around Duke’s Khaman Maluach (9) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
North Carolina’s Ven-Allen Lubin (22) tries to get around Duke’s Khaman Maluach (9) during the first half of Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
From left, Duke’s Kon Knueppel (7), Cooper Flagg (2), Tyrese Proctor (5), Khaman Maluach (9) and Sion James (14) wait to be introduced before the Blue Devils’ game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
From left, Duke’s Kon Knueppel (7), Cooper Flagg (2), Tyrese Proctor (5), Khaman Maluach (9) and Sion James (14) wait to be introduced before the Blue Devils’ game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke student Katherine Gallagher captures a photograph of herself with her fellow ‘Cameron Crazies’ as they were among the first to enter Cameron Indoor Stadium for the Blue Devils’ game against North Carolina on Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Durham, N.C.
Duke student Katherine Gallagher captures a photograph of herself with her fellow ‘Cameron Crazies’ as they were among the first to enter Cameron Indoor Stadium for the Blue Devils’ game against North Carolina on Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke student Carly Hester, shows off her face paint as he arrives for the Blue Devils’ game against North Carolina on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke student Carly Hester, shows off her face paint as he arrives for the Blue Devils’ game against North Carolina on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Cameron Crazies are the ready for Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
The Cameron Crazies are the ready for Duke’s game against UNC at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
North Carolina guards Ian Jackson (11) and Elliot Cadeau (3) crack smiles as they are harassed by the ‘Cameron Crazies’ behind them, as they warm up for the Tar Heels’ game against Duke on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina guards Ian Jackson (11) and Elliot Cadeau (3) crack smiles as they are harassed by the ‘Cameron Crazies’ behind them, as they warm up for the Tar Heels’ game against Duke on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published February 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM with the headline "Photos: Duke defeats North Carolina in college basketball action."

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