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UNC's Trimble hits late 3 to beat Duke 71-68
Freshman guard's clutch shot lifts No. 14 Tar Heels over No. 4 Blue Devils in rivalry showdown
Feb. 7, 2026 at 8:55pm
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In a thrilling finish to the storied North Carolina-Duke basketball rivalry, freshman guard Seth Trimble hit a corner 3-pointer with just 0.4 seconds remaining to lift the No. 14 Tar Heels to a 71-68 victory over the No. 4 Blue Devils in Chapel Hill.
Why it matters
The win over their bitter in-state rivals keeps North Carolina in the hunt for a high NCAA Tournament seed, while the loss is a setback for Duke's hopes of securing a top-4 ranking and potentially earning a No. 1 seed.
The details
Trimble's game-winning shot capped a back-and-forth battle that saw the lead change hands multiple times in the final minutes. North Carolina trailed by 3 with under 20 seconds to play before Trimble's heroics, which came after Duke had missed a pair of free throws that could have extended their lead.
- The game was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
- Trimble's game-winning 3-pointer came with just 0.4 seconds left on the clock.
The players
Seth Trimble
A freshman guard for the University of North Carolina who hit the game-winning 3-pointer to lift the Tar Heels over their rivals Duke.
North Carolina
The No. 14 ranked men's basketball team from the University of North Carolina, who defeated their in-state rivals Duke in a thrilling finish.
Duke
The No. 4 ranked men's basketball team from Duke University, who lost a close game to their rivals North Carolina.
What they’re saying
“That was the biggest shot of my life so far. I'm just so proud of my teammates and coaches for believing in me in that moment.”
— Seth Trimble
What’s next
North Carolina will look to build on this big rivalry win as they continue their push for a high NCAA Tournament seed, while Duke will try to rebound from the tough loss.
The takeaway
In a classic North Carolina-Duke showdown, a young Tar Heels team showed their resilience and clutch gene, rallying late to take down their highly-ranked rivals on a last-second 3-pointer from freshman Seth Trimble.
