Its that time of year again. Rivalry Week.
Since 1920, these two North Carolina teams have faced off. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University, will face off tonight for the 239th time. Yes, you read that right. This is the 73rd time they meet with both teams ranked. The two teams have been battling it out for decades and tonight will be no different.
The two will face off at 9pm on ESPN, but before you tune in, let me take you down memory lane with the top 10 best moments.
10. Chris Duhon Reverse Layup
When: Feb. 2, 2004
Chris Duhon with the dagger at the end overtime with the reverse lay-up. Despite their end of regulation luck, Carolina just couldn’t make the comeback.
Score: UNC 81, Duke 83
9. Michael Jordan with 32 points
When: Jan. 22, 1983
Cant have a UNC/Duke countdown without the greatest, right? Jordan has 32 point in a big UNC win.
Score: UNC 103, Duke 82
8. Eric Montross bloody face
When: Feb. 5, 1992
Who can forget Eric Montross with the bloody face?
Score: UNC 75 Duke 73
7. Fight Between UNC Larry Brown and DUKE Art Hayman
When: Feb. 2, 1961
This rivalry has always been heated. This fight is between UNC Larry Brown and Duke Art Hayman. As you can see, Hayman fouled Brown. Brown swung on him in what lasted to be a 10 min fight!
Score: UNC 77, Duke 81
6. Tyler Hansbrough bloody nose
When: March 4, 2007
Remember that Flagrant foul committed by Gerald Henderson against Tyler Hansbrough?
Score: UNC 86, Duke 72
5. Jeff Capel’s buzzer beater
When: Feb. 2, 1995
Jeff Capel with the floater to take it into double OT, but its wasn’t enough to extend a win… Almost as good as Austin’s last minute shot?
Score: UNC 102, Duke 100
4. Jerry Stackhouse dunk
When: Feb. 2, 1995
And ESPN think we don’t need Dick Vitale tonight?? Stackhouse’s dunk was that great. America, are you serious?!?!
Score: UNC 102, Duke 100
3. UNC Scores 8 points in 17 seconds
When: March 2, 1974
UNC scoring 8 points in 17 seconds anyone? Lets add a “W” to that too.
Score: UNC 92, Duke 92 (OT)
2. Marvin Williams missed free throw with put back
When: March 3, 2006
And Marvin Williams for the put back!
Score: UNC 75, Duke 73
1. Austin Rivers Dagger
When: Feb. 8, 2012.
Do I need to explain this dagger? UNC will never forget this.
Score: UNC 84, Duke 85
Enjoy the game tonight folks! Maybe tonight we will get some gems to add next time!
(H/T ESPN Stats)