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North Carolina-Duke Rivalry

North Carolina-Duke Rivalry. By: Leigh Pitre and Chris Vickers. Documenting Rivalry in Sport. History Had their first meeting in January 1920. Known as one of the most storied rivalries in all sports, not just in college basketball.

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North Carolina-Duke Rivalry

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  1. North Carolina-DukeRivalry By: Leigh Pitre and Chris Vickers Documenting Rivalry in Sport

  2. History • Had their first meeting in January 1920. • Known as one of the most storied rivalries in all sports, not just in college basketball. • With the two rivals being located only 10 miles apart, the desire of fans to see their program be victorious is strong.

  3. Interesting Facts • As of Fall 2013, these two programs have played each other a total of 236 times. • The record favors North Carolina with a total of 132 victories to Duke’s 104. • It is difficult to pinpoint one game which led to the establishment of this rivalry as one of the most premier rivalries in the sports.

  4. Interesting Facts • With the continued success achieved each year from both teams, their games often make an impact on both the National and Conference level. • The rivals play each other twice a year.

  5. Interesting Facts • There are a number of unique facts that impact this rivalry. • How close the schools are located to each other. • How different the schools are. • North Carolina is a large public university and Duke is a smaller private institution.

  6. Interesting Facts • The Tarheels play in a 20,000 seat stadium, which is called “Dean Dome.” • Was named after Basketball hall of fame coach, Dean Smith. • Blue Devils play in a 10,000 seat stadium, which is named “Cameron Stadium.” • Which was later named after coach Mike Kryzewski.

  7. Interesting Facts • Coaches from both teams (Coach Roy Williams and Coach Mike Kryzewski) have been enshrined into the basketball hall of fame while still coaching. • This is only true of 5 basketball coaches in the NCAA.

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