The Duke loss adds to a string of close losses for UNC throughout the season. Earlier in the week, UNC lost to Pittsburgh, 65-64. The Panthers notched the game-winning free throws in the final seconds. "Down the stretch, not being able to make plays we usually make," forward Leaky Black said. It's been a similar story throughout the season for the Tar Heels. (WRAL Sports Fan) Duke guard Jeremy Roach on UNC: "They weren't talking (defensively) all night"
With the game on the line, the North Carolina basketball program couldn’t deliver a big shot in the 63-57 loss at Duke.