Duke vs. UNC in the Final Four

Duke vs. UNC in the Final Four is as big as college basketball gets, even if coaches and players downplay it

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It was his last face-to-face with the horde of hacks prior to the game. Hated blood rival North Carolina awaits Duke Saturday in the Final Four.

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It still wasn’t over. Duke’s Jeremy Roach drove down and scored a layup to cut the lead to two.

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Duke fouled Love on the next possession, and he made both free throws to give UNC the win.

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