The first Final Four meeting between the Tobacco Road rivals lived up to the hype surrounding UNC coach Hubert Davis’ first Final Four and Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s last.
After two back and forth halves, the Tar Heels ended any chance of a fairytale ending for Krzyzewski with an 81-77 win. That win came just weeks after UNC spoiled Coach K’s home finals.
After scoring just six points in the first half, UNC’s Caleb Love picked up the pace in the second half and led the game by 28 points.
Armando Bacot also made a big contribution for the Tar Heels with 21 boards. He was the first player with a 20-rebound game in the Final Four since Kansas’ Nick Collison in the 2003 title game.
Speaking of which, UNC takes on the Jayhawks for the national championship.
Those on both sides of the Duke-UNC rivalry chimed in on social media after last buzzer:
Never call us!! BECAUSE WE GO OVER THIS ACTION!!!!
— Theo Pinson (@tpinsonn) April 3, 2022
Get her out of here!!!!!
— Danny Green (@DGreen_14) April 3, 2022
I was at the Smith Center in February when Duke dubbed us at 20. The fact that we are here now is a testament to the will and desire of these kids and Coach HD. Incredible growth. Damn proud to be a TarHeel tonight! #GDTBATH #GOHEELS
— Ryan Switzer (@Switz) April 3, 2022
OH MY DAYS… THIS IS THE GREATEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!
4am… WHO CAREES!!!!!
TAAAAAAARRRRRRR!!!!
WE ARE GOING TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!! LET GOOOO!!! pic.twitter.com/MHhFnaNMXS
— George (@britishtarheel) April 3, 2022
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