CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The University of North Carolina Tar Heels upset No. 12 Duke University 74-69 in a regular season finale at Carmichael Arena on Saturday, marking a significant victory for UNC and concluding the ACC regular season with a rivalry win.
The Tar Heels, ranked No. 21, capitalized on a strong performance to defeat the Blue Devils, who were seeking to maintain their position among the ACC’s elite. The game concluded the regular season for both teams, with North Carolina finishing with a winning record against their long-standing rivals.
Details regarding individual player performances were not immediately available, but the final score indicates a closely contested match that ultimately favored the home team. The victory for North Carolina represents a reversal of recent outcomes in the Duke-UNC rivalry, a matchup consistently drawing national attention in women’s college basketball.
The game was available for online viewing, according to NJ.com, offering fans a means to watch the ACC rivalry matchup remotely. The broadcast details underscore the game’s prominence and the accessibility sought by both universities and the conference.
As of Sunday, March 1, 2026, neither Duke University nor the ACC have released further statements regarding the game’s outcome or potential implications for the upcoming conference tournament. The Tar Heels’ win concludes the regular season, but the teams’ postseason fates remain to be seen.
