Grayson Allen, Duke Knock Off North Carolina

There was nothing short of excitement Thursday night as the two rivals eight miles apart took to the floor at Cameron Indoor Stadium as both fan bases watched the first meeting of the season between the two unfold. 

The fiercest rivalry lived up to the  expectations  as the game featured 17 lead changes, nine ties while neither team led by more than eight points while Duke won their fourth straight. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211465521&DB_OEM_ID=4200

Grayson Allen led the way for Duke 19-5 7-4 in the ACC with 25 points while Luke Kennard scored 20 points. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211465521&DB_OEM_ID=4200

Jayson Tatum also contributed to the scoring effort as he had 19 points that all came in the second half. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211465521&DB_OEM_ID=4200

North Carolina meanwhile drops to 21-5 9-3 in the ACC. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?

North Carolina meanwhile drops to 21-5 9-3 in the ACC. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211465521&DB_OEM_ID=4200

Justin Jackson led the way for North Carolina with 21 points while Joel Berry finished with 15 points. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211465521&DB_OEM_ID=4200

North Carolina did not have a great night at the free-throw line as they were 10-18 while they were 8-15 in the second half. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211465521&DB_OEM_ID=4200

Duke has a quick turnaround as they host Clemson Saturday. Tip-off is set for 1:00 PM from Cameron.  The game will be televised on WRAL ( ACC Network).

North Carolina meanwhile has a couple days off before visiting another tobacco road rival as they travel to NC State Wednesday. Tip-off is set 8:00 pm The game will be televised on the ACC Network. "according to  http://www.goheels.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=12965&SPSID=668157&SITE=UNC&DB_OEM_ID=3350&_ga=1.128534860.1127014109.1470754128

Can Duke pick up their fifth straight win? Will North Carolina be able to rebound from their loss to Duke?