Duke at North Carolina

Saturday, November 18, 1972

No. 16 North Carolina beat Duke 14–⁠0. It was their 58th meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 25–⁠24–⁠3 in the games on file.

AwayDuke5–⁠6 in 1972
0
Home16North Carolina11–⁠1 in 1972
14

FinalHigh 44°F, low 29°FAttendance 47,000

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Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 75% 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 54 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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