The Duke basketball defense looked dominant once again after weeks of struggling during the Blue Devils' victory against Cal.

When North Carolina tackled Duke’s Que’Sean Brown on a trick play late in the third quarter, UNC senior Will Hardy celebrated by sprinting, full speed, to the sideline to celebrate with his teammates.

The visitors got off to a quick start, but the Blue Devils weathered the storm and walked away with the 82-75 victory.

Duke beat UNC 32-25 on a fourth-and-three trick play, securing bowl eligibility. UNC committed 12 penalties for 103 yards, undermining defensive stability. QB Gio Lopez rallied in second half, ...