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Duke Staffer Recovering After UNC Court Storm

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Duke coach Jon Scheyer confirmed Monday a team staffer injured during court-storming after a last-second loss at North Carolina is recovering well. The staff member suffered a bloody lip and was trampled amid fan chaos following the 71-68 defeat to the Tar Heels.

The controversial ending featured Seth Trimble's 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left, prompting fans to rush the court twice before officials could clear the floor. Scheyer revealed the staffer was "punched in the face" during the chaotic moments, with video showing at least one fan throwing a bottle at Duke personnel.

UNC accepted the $50,000 ACC fine for the unauthorized court access, with athletic director Bubba Cunningham apologizing to Scheyer. Tar Heels coach Hubert Davis spoke with Scheyer about the incident, while UNC stated they will review their protocols to ensure safety during future court-storming situations.

Quick Fact: UNC fined $50,000 for court-storming