North Carolina at Duke

Saturday, November 20, 1971

North Carolina beat Duke 38–⁠0. It was their 57th meeting; after it, the series stood even at 24–⁠24–⁠3 in the games on file.

AwayNorth Carolina9–⁠3 in 1971
38
HomeDuke6–⁠5 in 1971
0

FinalHigh 71°F, low 45°FAttendance 51,500

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Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 51% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, North Carolina leads 64–⁠42–⁠4; as played, 64–⁠38–⁠4 in the 106 games on file; the official count covers all 112 meetings, counting the 55 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026North Carolina 24, Duke 20
2025Duke 32, North Carolina 25
2024Duke 21, North Carolina 20
2023North Carolina 47, Duke 45
2022North Carolina 38, Duke 35
2021North Carolina 38, Duke 7

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