THE OPENING TIP
- It's rivalry weekend in Durham for Duke women's basketball as the Blue Devils gear up to take on North Carolina in its National Women and Girls in Sports Day game.
- The matchup is slated for a 2 p.m., tipoff live on ACC Network with Pam Ward and Stephanie White on the call.
- Duke and North Carolina's rivalry has featured 106 matchups all-time, the Tar Heels holding a slim, 54-52 advantage. When playing in Durham, Duke owns a 28-16 mark.
- The Blue Devils and Tar Heels met three times last season -- North Carolina won the first two matchups while Duke took the final matchup, 44-40, in the ACC Tournament Quarterfinal.