UNC beats Duke in huge college basketball weekend; Sixers’ Joel Embiid to miss extended time

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NORTH CAROLINA AND OTHER BIG COLLEGE BASKETBALL WINNERS

Entering Saturday night, No. 7 Duke hadn’t won three straight games at No. 3 North Carolina in over 20 years. Armando Bacot made sure it stayed that way. The Tar Heels’ big man tallied 25 points — his most since the season-opener — 10 rebounds and five assists to lead the hosts to a 93-84 win in Chapel Hill.

It’s been a bit of a quiet year for Bacot, but this was a vintage performance from the fifth-year star, writes Gary Parrish. Bacot wasn’t alone either, with Harrison Ingram adding 21 points (with five 3-pointers) and 13 rebounds. These Tar Heels are every bit a top-tier title contender.

No. 8 Kansas, meanwhile, reminded us it should never be counted out of that conversation, even when it has some struggles. The Jayhawks cruised past No. 4…

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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-02-05 14:09:37

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