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North Carolina at Duke

Saturday, November 19, 1977

No. 18 North Carolina beat Duke 16–⁠3. It was their 63rd meeting; after it, North Carolina led the series 28–⁠25–⁠4 in the games on file.

Away18North Carolina8–⁠3–⁠1 in 1977
16
HomeDuke5–⁠6 in 1977
3

FinalHigh 61°F, low 33°FAttendance 40,078

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

North Carolina 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

Every North Carolina–Duke game

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 49 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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