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No. 9 Duke Falls, 84-79, to No. 7 North Carolina

DURHAM – The No. 9 Duke men's basketball team surged back with a 48-point second half but fell just short, 84-79, versus No. 7 North Carolina at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday night. Kyle Filipowski scored a team-high 23 points and tied with Jared McCain for the team lead on the glass, with each player grabbing seven boards apiece.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • North Carolina scored the first four points before a turnaround Kyle Filipowski jumper put Duke on the board. A hot start from deep by the visitors sent them into the first media timeout ahead by 11, 15-4.