The two winningest coaches in college basketball history met for one final time (in the regular-season) at the Carrier Dome on Saturday. In front of a crowd of 31,803, Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim and Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski squared off in what would prove to be a non-competitive contest as Duke ran away with a 97-72 victory.
Before tip-off, the two coaches met at center court as Syracuse gifted Krzyzewski with a piece of the old Carrier Dome roof, decorated with a photo of the two long-time friends.
Syracuse also honored Krzyzewski with a military-related scholarship in his name, which will be given annually to a military-connected Syracuse University student.