ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Duke Defeats North Carolina 87-70
Duke earned a 87-70 victory over North Carolina on Saturday, getting 22 points from Kon Knueppel at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Bettors who backed Duke were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -13.5 at sportsbooks.
Cooper Flagg had 21 points for Duke and Tyrese Proctor chipped in with 17 points. Cooper Flagg had 7 assists for them, while Cooper Flagg was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
North Carolina got a 12-point performance from Drake Powell, who was supported by 12 points from RJ Davis. Elliot Cadeau had 3 assists in a losing cause for North Carolina, while Ven-Allen Lubin grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Duke were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
North Carolina had a 30-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Duke heads into a battle against Syracuse. North Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against Pittsburgh.