One of the biggest rivalries in sports was played yesterday at Cameron Indoor Stadium; Duke Blue Devils vs. North Caroline Tar Heels.Being one of the biggest rivals in sports and only eight miles away from each other wasn't enough; last night was the final game for Duke seniors at home AND this game would decided who wins the ACC title. Being rivals for such a long time, it was only the fourth time these two have met that determined the league title. The Tar Heels were able to keep their cool throughout the keep to come out with the huge win.
The Blue Devils weren't able to bring things together in the first half as they were having trouble finding a shot and when they did, making it. With it being senior night, too much emotion could have been a factor as it displayed in DeMarcus Nelson who ended the first half without a field goal! UNC's defense played extremely well as they ended the game with 17 blocked shots, 5 by
Deon Thompson. Greg Paulus was able to bring the Devils back with 3 threes just before half time despite UNC leading 42-31.
Despite Danny Green (18 points) and Tyler Hansbrough (16 points, 15 rebounds) playing extremely well, Duke was able to make a comeback with just under six minutes left as they took the lead. The Tar Heels offensive power was too much though as they kept answering back with basket of their own as they go on to win 76-68.
My Opinion: If Duke would have been able to get their offense going in the first half, I think they would have been able to come out wit the victory as well as the ACC title. Duke is one of the best shooting teams from the 3-point line but could hardly get anything in in the first half. UNC did play an excellent game to come out with a huge win in Cameron Indoor with the Cameron Crazies.
The Blue Devils weren't able to bring things together in the first half as they were having trouble finding a shot and when they did, making it. With it being senior night, too much emotion could have been a factor as it displayed in DeMarcus Nelson who ended the first half without a field goal! UNC's defense played extremely well as they ended the game with 17 blocked shots, 5 by
Deon Thompson. Greg Paulus was able to bring the Devils back with 3 threes just before half time despite UNC leading 42-31.Despite Danny Green (18 points) and Tyler Hansbrough (16 points, 15 rebounds) playing extremely well, Duke was able to make a comeback with just under six minutes left as they took the lead. The Tar Heels offensive power was too much though as they kept answering back with basket of their own as they go on to win 76-68.
My Opinion: If Duke would have been able to get their offense going in the first half, I think they would have been able to come out wit the victory as well as the ACC title. Duke is one of the best shooting teams from the 3-point line but could hardly get anything in in the first half. UNC did play an excellent game to come out with a huge win in Cameron Indoor with the Cameron Crazies.
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