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UNC Stuns Duke With Buzzer-Beater Win

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Seth Trimble drilled a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining as No. 14 North Carolina stunned No. 4 Duke 71-68 in a wild finish at the Smith Center. The Tar Heels overcame a 13-point second-half deficit, with fans storming the court twice after the dramatic victory ended Duke's 10-game winning streak.

Caleb Wilson led UNC with 23 points while Cameron Boozer tallied 24 points and 11 rebounds for Duke. The Blue Devils appeared in control until Henri Veesaar's tying 3-pointer with 1:40 left set up the dramatic final moments. The premature court-storming after Trimble's shot forced a brief delay before the official celebration could begin.

Fact: UNC and Duke have combined for 10 NCAA championships.

The victory gives the Tar Heels crucial momentum in the ACC race and adds another chapter to one of college basketball's greatest rivalries. Duke now faces questions about their ability to close games against top opponents, while UNC's resilience could propel them through the remainder of conference play.