The Tar Heels kept chipping at Duke's lead, getting the 25 point-lead down to 12. Then under 10 and finally to one before the mistake at the end. UNC rode the back of Lubin who had 20 points in the game but also Cadeau who led a flurry late in that half.

Fierce rivals clash in the ACC Tournament Semifinals as the Duke Blue Devils take on the North Carolina Tar Heels in this highly anticipated matchup.

Despite the Tar Heels' resilience, the Blue Devils held on to secure their third victory over UNC this season.