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North Carolina vs. Duke: How to watch, results, and highlights

By Dan Girolamo Published February 27, 2025

Basketball players on the court at Cameron Indoor Stadium. — Duke Men's Basketball plays a home game at a packed Cameron Indoor Stadium Discover Durham / Wiki Commons

The Tobacco Road rivalry writes its next chapter when the No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels (25-4) take on the No. 16 Duke Blue Devils (21-7). These two teams faced each other back in January, with Duke coming out on top in overtime. North Carolina holds a slight edge (56-53) over Duke in the all-time series.

2025 has been a good year for the Tar Heels. North Carolina is 12-2 in the new year and has won seven consecutive games. One of those wins came over NC State, who just knocked off Notre Dame. Meanwhile, the Duke Blue Devils have gotten sidetracked the past week, with two losses in three games. However, Duke heads into the North Carolina matchup having recently defeated Syracuse.

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This rivalry is one of the best in the sport. Besides winning a national championship, winning the Tobacco Road matchup is probably the next best thing. Scroll below to see how to watch North Carolina versus Duke, including start time, channel, and streaming options. Check out our NCAA women’s basketball March to the Madness for more coverage.

Results and highlights: Duke 68 – North Carolina 53

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The rivalry game between North Carolina and Duke begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium will be rocking on Thursday night. Watch the game on ESPN or stream on WatchESPN. Make sure to log in with a TV provider.

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Fans watch the basketball game inside Coleman Coliseum.

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Results and highlights: Alabama 111 - Mississippi State 73
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Results and highlights: Houston 69 - Texas Tech 61
Houston Cougars vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders | Full Game Highlights | ESPN College Basketball
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Basketball players on the court at Memorial Coliseum.

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Results and highlights: LSU 65 - Kentucky 58
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