The Terriers (8-4) led the entire second half and by as many as 14 points before holding off the Tar Heels' late-game run for a huge road win and their first win over a ranked team in 23 games.
The Tar Heels (10-2) got within a point twice and missed four three-pointers for the tie in the final six minutes. But they never could overtake the Terriers, who played confidently and kept counterpunching every time the Tar Heels made a run.
at No. 4 Duke 104, Evansville 40: Freshman Wendell Carter Jr. scored a season-best 27 points for the Blue Devils, who had one of their best defensive performances of the season.